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Loading... Known as the gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers has been a major tourist destination for decades. Thomas Edison and his good friend Henry Ford once vacationed here in neighboring houses. And even before that, the Calusa Indian tribe called this area their home. But history aside, Fort Myers is a great place to enjoy some of Floridas most beautiful beaches, immersive encounters with nature, and endless family fun. 01 of 12 cmcderm1Getty Images By far, one of the must-sees when visiting Fort Myers is a trip to Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Its only about a 45 minute drive from Sanibel and about an hour from Captiva, but well worth the trip. There are also shuttle boats that will get you there much faster. Both islands are known for their pristine beaches, soft smooth sand and incredible seashells. Accommodation and good food are available. All in all, it makes for a peaceful nights escape. 02 of 12 daverhead Getty Images More than just a beautiful beach, Newton Park was the former seaside home of Jim and Elijah Newton, friends of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh. The historic home includes a bocce ball court, a thatched cottage and picnic tables. It is a quiet place for families with small children. The site is owned by the City of Fort Myers Beach. Mound House often offers a free beach walk with a Chief Naturalist as you exit their site. There is paid parking, outdoor showers, toilets and easy access to the beach. 03 of 12 marchello74 Getty Images Fort Myers County is known for its amazing shooting range because of its location on Floridas west coast. The warm waters of the Gulf wash hundreds of clams ashore each day, and Fort Myers Beach and Captiva Island are the best places to find these aquatic treasures. Sanibel Islands National Shell Museum is dedicated to clams and the molluscs that produce them. The museum also offers a guided beach walk where visitors can learn all about shelling, the other marine life that washes ashore. The Shell Factory in north Fort Myers is the worlds largest seller of shells. Today, visitors dont just come for the seashells, theres also an amusement park, nature center and bumper boats. 04 of 12 Getty Images This hands-on science and aquarium has exhibits for all ages. The Imaginarium has more than 60 interactive exhibits where visitors can explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A brand new virtual reality exhibit lets you explore Fort Myers 150 years ago. The museum is open daily, but on Mondays and general admission includes all exhibits and the touch tank experience. The Imaginarium is also affiliated with the Southwest Florida Museum of History. Next, continue with 5 of 12. 05 of 12 SavilizationGetty Images The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico attract a lot of marine life, and the dolphins love it! Dont leave the Fort Myers area except for shootingLoading... Known as the gateway to Southwest Florida, Fort Myers has been a major tourist destination for decades. Once upon a time, Thomas Edison and his good friend Henry Ford spent their holidays here in neighboring houses. And long before that, the Calus Indian tribe called this area home. But history aside, Fort Myers is the perfect place to experience some of Floridas most beautiful beaches, captivating natural encounters, and endless family fun. 01 of 12 cmcderm1 Getty Images Sanibel and Captiva Islands are definitely one of the must-see attractions when visiting Fort Myers. Its only about a 45 minute drive from Sanibel and about an hour from Captiva, but well worth the trip. There are also shuttle boats that will get you there much faster. Both islands are known for their pristine beaches, soft smooth sand and amazing sea shells. Accommodation and quality meals are available. Overall, it ensures a restful sleep. 02 of 12 daverhead Getty Images Newton Park is not only a beautiful beach, but also the former seaside home of Jim and Ellie Newton, who were friends of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Charles Lindbergh. The historic house has a bocce ball court, thatched hut and picnic tables. It is a quiet place for families with small children. The site is owned by the City of Fort Myers Beach. Mound House often offers free guided beach walks where the Chief Naturalist is off site. There is paid parking, outdoor showers, toilets and easy access to the beach. 03 of 12 marchello74 Getty Images The Fort Myers area is known for its incredible shelling due to its location on Floridas west coast. The warm waters of the bay wash hundreds of shells ashore each day, and the city of Fort Myers Beach and Captiva Island are the best places to find these aquatic treasures. The National Seashell Museum on Sanibel Island is dedicated to seashells and the mollusks from which they are made. The museum also offers guided beach walks where visitors can learn all about shelling, the other marine life that washes ashore. The Shell Factory in North Fort Myers is the largest shell marketer in the world. Today, visitors dont just go there for the seashells – theres also an amusement park, nature center and inflatable boats. 04 of 12 Getty Images This hands-on science aquarium offers exhibits for all ages. The Imaginarium has more than 60 interactive exhibits where visitors can explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. A brand new virtual reality exhibit lets you explore Fort Myers 150 years ago. The museum is open daily but on Mondays and general admission includes all exhibits and the touch tank experience. The Imaginarium is also affiliated with the South Florida Museum of History. Go to 5 of 12 below. 05 of 12 savilleization Getty Images The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico attract lots of marine life, and the dolphins love it! Except for shelling, you should not leave the Fort Myers area
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