Fort Myers
Recommended Tours

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Fort Myers and the surrounding areas that include Cape Coral, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Fort Myers Beach and Estero Island, offer a variety of tour options.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Downtown Fort Myers is home to the 19th Century Edison & Ford Winter Estates and the Burroughs Home, both of which offer tours. The nearby Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium also contains an aviary and hiking trails, while the Butterfly Estates has over 1,500 species of butterflies. Enjoy authentic Southern comfort food at Farmer's Market Restaurant.

Fort Myers Historical Museum
Have breakfast at the French Connection Cafe, then visit the hands-on Imaginarium and the Fort Myers Historical Museum. Have a picnic at Centennial Park or visit the picturesque City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin.

Manatee Springs State Park
Visit Manatee Springs State Park and Shell Factory Nature Park. Get the royal treatment at Bliss a day Spa, then grab something to eat at Wally's Waterfront or swim and fish at Cayo Costa State Park.

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum
Visit the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, with its 5,000 acres of mangroves and 200 species of birds. Then browse the Sanibel Gallery and the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Dine at the Great White Grill or Morgan's Forest Restaurant.

Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Wander the boardwalk through the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, kayak at Lakes Regional Park or go on the Everglades Day Safari. Dine at the popular Bistro 41 or the University Grill.

Whichever way you decide to see it, the Fort Myers area offers many opportunities to both learn about and to experience the environment.

Boat Tours
Big "M" Casino Cruise ( +1 239 765 7529/ http://www.bigmcasino.com/ )
Captiva Cruises ( +1 239 472 5300/ http://www.captivacruises.com/ )
Calusa Coast Outfitters Educational Tours ( +1 239 418 5941 )

Helicopter Tours
Gulfshore Helicopters ( +1 239 274 0333 )

Historical Tours
Burroughs Home ( +1 239 332 7577 )
Edison Ford Winter Estates ( +1 239 334 7419/ http://www.edison-ford-estate.com/ )

Winery Tours
Eden Vineyards and Winery ( +1 239 728 9463/ http://www.edenwinery.com/ )