Fort Myers Attractions
Fort Myers, a town in process of dynamic development, lies on the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River. Abundant traces of human settlement going back 7000 years have been found in the surrounding area. The town became widely known in the 1880s, when Thomas Alva Edison began to establish his home and his laboratory here during the winter. His example was followed in 1916 by his friend Henry Ford, who also built himself a winter home opposite Edison's. From Fort Myers the select Palm Alley (planted with royal palms from Cuba) runs down to the Gulf Coast, with the beautiful bathing resorts of Fort Myers Beach, Estero Island and the islands of Sanibel and Captiva.
Burroughs Home
Wealthy Mid-Western businessman Nelson Burroughs bought this riverside house in 1918. Today, costumed actors lead daily tours of the historic property, which is furnished with period pieces. The two-story house features a wrap-around porch, Florida-pine floors, a mahogany fireplace and winding staircase.
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Imaginarium Hands on Museum and Aquarium
The Imaginarium houses interactive and "hands-on" exhibits which operate under the philosophy that children learn through play. Some examples of the scientific disciplines represented here include: environmental science, physics, anatomy, marine biology and meteorology. Kids can act as virtual weathermen, touch a cloud, watch lightning strike, touch a stingray and more. The aquarium contains a variety of local marine life.
All values are in United States Dollars
Imaginarium
2000 Cranford Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916-4006
United States
2000 Cranford Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916-4006
United States
Phone 1 (239) 321-7420
Fax 1 (239) 344-5915
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 10.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 8.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
J.C. Sightseeing Boat Cruises
The J.C. Sightseeing Boat Cruises travels on the Caloosahatchee River on a tripledeck paddlewheeler. The cruises take passengers past historic sites and wooded areas, which allow for the opportunity to view exotic birds, manatees, alligators and other tropical fauna in their native habitat.
J.C. Sightseeing Boat Cruises
Drawer 1688
Fort Myers, FL 33902
United States
Drawer 1688
Fort Myers, FL 33902
United States
Phone 1 (239) 334-7474
Fax 1 (239) 334-2743
Hours
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Seminole Gulf Railway
The Seminole Gulf Railway offers excursions in vintage coaches with a narrated tour of the history, animals and plant life of the area.
Seminole Gulf Railway
4110 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 207
Fort Myers, FL 33916
United States
4110 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 207
Fort Myers, FL 33916
United States
Phone 1 (239) 275-6060
Fax 1 (239) 275-0581
Shell Factory
The Shell Factory claims to contain one of the largest collections of shells in the world. There are shells from at least 50 different countries. Aside from the shells, there are sponges, coral, fossils and sea life specimens.
The Nature Park at the Shell Factory features a petting zoo, environmental education center and a botanical garden with a trail. There are also arcade games, miniature golf, and a Bumper Boat lagoon.
The Nature Park at the Shell Factory features a petting zoo, environmental education center and a botanical garden with a trail. There are also arcade games, miniature golf, and a Bumper Boat lagoon.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
A 2,500-acre wetland preserve, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, features a mile long boardwalk with opportunities to see turtles, wading or migrating birds and alligators. The Slough also offers visitors the chance to visit the first public LEED-certified green building in Lee County. The Interpretive Center houses nature displays and hands-on opportunities for visitors of all ages. There is a picnic area and amphitheater for interpretative sessions.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tours take place daily at 9:30 a.m. in November, December and April
Tours take place twice daily at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. January - March
Tours take place Wednesdays only at 9:30 a.m. May - October
Parking
Pay
Southwest Florida Museum of History
The Southwest Florida Museum of History is housed in a restored train depot featuring artifacts depicting the history of Fort Myers from Paleo-Indian period to Spanish explorers and early settlers. The longest and last built Pullman private railroad car is also on display along with a pioneer "cracker" house and a 1926 La France fire pumper.
