26 février 2015

A Look At Attractions In Fort Myers Florida

By Jony Mozen


Florida has a lot to offer for vacationers and those seeking a warmer climate during the winter months. Along with the warm weather and sunny days this state contains cities that offer widely diverse activities to visitors and citizens alike. A prime example of this diverse agenda can be found in Fort Myers Florida. Visitors to this city can expect to find a wide range of activities for themselves and their children.

One main draw for this area is the beaches and all the activities associated with it. This is especially true for college students during spring break. The beaches are a haven for those who enjoy water sports such as wave running, jet skis and para-sailing. Another popular activity is fishing and boats can be chartered for full or half day tours looking for deep sea catches.

The Edison Ford Winter Estates can provide a full day of activities that include historical gardens, buildings and a museum. The botanical gardens contain over five hundred unique plants, flowers and trees. They also have an orchid program and propagation greenhouse that is open to the public and shopping opportunities are available in the gift shops. Visitors are able to tour the winter retreat homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford among other buildings on the property.

If you are a nature buff there are numerous opportunities for jaunts into the wild. Six Mile Cypress Slough offers tours by boat and walking that helps you find wild life and birds. The staff helps guests find photo opportunities of egrets, herons, wild pigs and alligators without disturbing the animals. A walking tour has been created with a boardwalk that leads to a blind where photographers can spend time waiting for animals to approach close enough for picture taking.

The Nature Park at the Shell Factory contains a rain forest aviary containing hundreds of rare and beautiful birds. Additionally, they have a butterfly garden, animal museum and a petting zoo for children. Another nature based adventure available is the Manatee World tours. The boat tours travel daily into their habitat. Manatees are endangered and therefore protected by law so the tours are designed to cause as little disturbance to them as possible.

In the center of this city activities include the Art Center where you can find displays and exhibitions of local artists as well as imported works. The city offers tours of local sites such as historical buildings and parks. One of the more popular tours covers many houses and locations believed to be haunted or that display paranormal activities.

Air boat and riverboat safaris into the Everglades are available also. These tours last a full day and guests are encouraged to bring refreshments with them. Casino cruises can be booked in advance. They last approximately five hours and provide buffet style meals and drinks for guests. Games include roulette, black jack and slot machines for customers to enjoy while aboard.

What ever you choose to do on your trip you can find a wide variety of activities here for the entire family to enjoy days of non-stop entertainment.




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