Monday 23 February 2015

Attractions Of Fort Myers Florida

By Jony Mozen


Whether you are traveling to Florida for business or pleasure there are certain activities that cannot be missed. This state is located in the core of our nations vacation center. One of the cities that offer some of the best activities is Fort Myers Florida. This city has a wide variety of activities designed to satisfy the tastes of all who visit.

The first and arguably most popular attraction for this city are the beautiful beaches found here. With the beaches come water sports like para-sailing, jet boating and chartered fishing tours. The fishing charters give fishermen access to deep sea game as well as shallow water species that are found closer to shore. Another activity found near the beaches is fine dining. Many restaurants located nearby face the ocean and provide scenic views along with gourmet meals for their guests.

Visiting the Edison Ford Winter Estates can give an intimate look into the historical aspects of early Floridian evolution. These two American pioneers spent their winters here and developed the area along with their many inventions. They created botanical gardens that house hundreds of rare and exotic plants. An orchid collection and greenhouse for propagation of the plants is also open for touring. Their homes are open for tours and gift shops have been created for guests to gather remembrances.

A nature based and slightly more adventurous type of activity can be found in abundance. The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve contains alligators, wild hogs and multiple exotic birds that live in this area. They have created a walk board that runs over a mile into the slough ending in a blind that allows photography opportunities of wild life for guests. Boat tours are also available throughout the day. Visitors are able to view and photograph egrets and herons during periods of low water seasons.

The Shell Factory is a site that provides a rain forest aviary that is open to the public. There are hundreds of exotic birds in the facility but it is only one of the attractions found there. There is also a petting zoo for children and a butterfly garden where visitors can experience interacting with these delicate creatures. Yet another natural experience can be found at Manatee World Tours. These gentle creatures are protected because they are endangered but boat tours are conducted by trained staff that helps to assure little or no distress is caused to Manatees by visitors.

In the center of town you can find the Art Center. Located in a neoclassical setting with pillars made of coral and limestone you find vibrant art exhibitions and art walks on a regular basis. The city similarly provides ninety minute guided tours of historic sites, reported haunted sites and the major art pieces located throughout the city on a weekly basis.

Other activities available might include air boat rides into the Everglades or a similar day safari on a river boat. On these tours you are allowed to bring a cooler with you while the insect repellent is provided by the crew. There are casino cruises available also. These five hour tours include lunch and dinner buffets and provide professional style roulette, black jack and slot machines. There are two tours a day available for gamblers and their families.

Regardless of your activity level you will find enough things to do here to make your visit exciting and memorable.




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