"Visitors to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy seeing the winter residences of famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. There are historical buildings, award-winning gardens, the Edison Botanic Research Lab and the Inventions Museum. The museum has hundreds of inventions, artifacts and special exhibits. Edison Ford offers many tour options, including special "Inside-the-Homes" and "Inside-the-Lab" Tours on select days. The audio tour is available in English, Spanish, German and French. Historian led tours are also offered in German on select days. Group tours can be arranged in advance." -TripAdvisor

"The brick paved streets of Fort Myers are known for their rich history, flavorful restaurants and eclectic shops. Our charming town boasts the most historic buildings still standing in all of Southwest Florida which enhances our vibrant downtown. For more than a decade, monthly Art and Music Walks bring to life a diverse art scene." -My River District

This area was hit particularly hard by Hurricane Ian in 2022. If you have time and want to spend some time at the beach and experience some more quintessential Florida seaside experiences, make a short trip down to Fort Myers Beach. Many attractions are reopened since the hurricane, but the area continues to rebuild and tourism dollars help this process!

Similar to Fort Myers Beach, this picturesque island was also hit hard by Ian. The island offers stunning beaches and a variety of tours including swimming with dolphins, parasailing, and more.