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Sanibel Captiva Fort Myers Downtown River District

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Fort Myers Downtown River District
No visit to Fort Myers is complete without spending some time in the Fort Myers Downtown River District. Here, visitors will find the bulk of what this exciting city as to offer. From lavish hotels to charming inns as well as bars, clubs, museums, theatres, parks, historic homes, and more, this area has something very special for everyone.

The Fort Myers Downtown River District holds a large number of attractions for people of all ages and interests. Families will love The Butterfly Estates, which is a large eco-attraction that offers a 3,614 square foot butterfly conservatory. There are lush tropical plants onsite as well as a gift shop, an ice cream shop, a fudge factory, and much more.

In terms of museums, the river district is where travelers can find it all. From the Southwest Florida Museum of History to the Imaginarium and the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, there is something in the Fort Myers Downtown River District to delight everyone. City of Palms Park can also be found here and serves as the home to the Boston Red Sox during Spring Training.

Burroughs Homes and Gardens is a lovely tour that takes visitors through a remarkable 1901 Georgian Revival home. This home is on the national register of historic places and offers original furnishings. There are two acres of oak shaded lawns at the property, which makes it ideal for a romantic and memorable wedding and visit to the Fort Myers Downtown River District.

Entertainment doesn’t stop here. The Fort Myers Downtown River District also offers Fort Myers Skate Park for the kids and teenagers, which offers 15,000 square feet of space for rollerblading, biking, and skateboarding. There are also numerous water tours that depart from the area, offering beautiful views of the surrounding islands and the Caloosahatchee River.

There are numerous theatres and art museums on offer in the Fort Myers Downtown River District, ensuring that lovers of musicals, performing arts, and numerous other artistic mediums can find something they are sure to enjoy. There are also numerous nightclubs and bars to be found in the area for adults seeking a bit of entertainment and excitement. The area is packed with activities for people of all ages, making it an ideal vacation destination.

No matter what your style, you can find something to enjoy in the Fort Myers Downtown River District. Travelers flock to the area every year knowing that they will have a chance to experience world class entertainment and some of the most exciting and unique attractions in the world. Fort Myers is a destination unlike any other, and this district highlights the very best that the area has to offer.
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