Fort Myers Florida

Thomas Edison & Festival of Lights

Fort Myers is located on the west coast of south Florida and its main claim to fame is the annual Festival of Lights, in honor of its most famous past resident: Thomas Edison.

Winter Vacation Hotspot

Fort Myers is also a top vacation spot, with some of Florida's most beautiful beaches, only moments from the downtown area.

The city is one of the most frequented winter destinations as people from the north escape the cold for the warm, tropical breezes of south Florida. Winter is by far the busiest season as many visitors from the cold north come to visit this tranquil Florida paradise.

There's Lots of Fun Stuff to Do in Fort Myers

Any time of year is good for golf, and with the variety of challenging public courses available, there is one to fit any level golfer.

Fort Myers is also home to many attractions, museums, restaurants, sports venues, and shopping centers. Three top attractions for visitors to the city are the Edison and Ford Winter Estate, the Imaginarium with its live animals and hurricane simulator, and the Shell Factory and Nature Park with its vast collection of shells, sponges, coral, and fossils.

After a visit to this wonderfully tranquil, yet exciting city in south Florida, you'll understand why Thomas Edison made it his home and why Henry Ford personally opened the first Ford dealership here.

Fort Myers is one of those vacation destinations you'll love visiting, but the odds are you'll want to stay.