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Within the Fort Myers area you will find an
array of shops and malls which will suit all tastes and pockets.
In downtown Fort Myers(15 mins) the
Edison Mall and the Bell Tower Mall host a variety of shops and
restaurants. The former includes Sears, JC Penneys and Burdines
department stores.
Within a 5 minute drive, on the road to
Sanibel, the
Tanger Outlet Center offers a range of factory stores including Gap,
Reebok, Levi, OshKosh, Samsonite and many more.
Down the I75 on the edge of Fort Myers
(30 mins) is the largest outlet centre in SW Florida,
Miromar Outlets. With
over 100 different stores and restaurants a visit here is a must for any
serious shopper.
Wildlife
A visit to Florida isn’t complete without taking time out to appreciate
the amazing marine and birdlife.
The
Ding Darling reserve on Sanibel Island offers an excellent
opportunity to observe dolphins, manatee, alligator and a host of
permanent and migratory birds within a safe environment. Tour the
reserve on foot, by bicycle, in the car or for the ultimate experience
take a canoe trip (with or without a guide) which can be hired at Tarpon
Bay.
Further afield the
Babcock Wilderness Park is well worth a visit if you wish to
experience the trill of meeting panthers, bison, birds and dozens of
wild alligators face to face. Swamp buggies carry you through unspoiled
pinewoods, fresh water marsh, and sections of the Telegraph Cypress
Swamp.
Just over an hour’s drive south of Fort
Myers are
The Everglades. There are many ways to explore the swamps and view
the wildlife. Certainly the world renowned
airboat rides should not be missed.
Sports
As well as golf Fort Myers is the home of the
Everblades ice hockey team and
The Miracles baseball team.
Restaurants
With such vast number of restaurants in the area it is difficult to list
all the various alternatives however we recommend reviewing our visitors
book in our home for up to date recommendations. A few restaurants
though which we particularly enjoy are:
Right on the corner entrance to
Beachwalk Isles you'll find
Biscotti's, the best ice cream and coffee bar for many miles. Free
of charge Wi-Fi internet access is available for those wishing to use
their laptop.
The Bridge- just before Fort Myers Beach especially for the ‘live'
reggae on a Sunday afternoon and evening. Live music at weekends can be
found at the waterfront
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and on occasions 'crab racing'! Nearby is
the
Pinchers Crab Shack which offers excellent seafood. If sushi
appeals, several excellent reports have been noted by visitors to
Blu.
Iguana Mia- in Fort Myers always a fun atmosphere and terrific
Mexican food.
On Captiva Island the popular
Mucky Duck is great fun, very reasonably priced and literally a
stone's throw from the beach. Nearby are the
Keylime Bistro and the popular
RC Otter's.
Other
Attractions
As well as the beaches children can’t fail to enjoy the
Sunsplash Waterpark on Cape Coral (20 minutes) or the smaller
waterpark just off Fort Myers Beach. The
Imaginarium is an interesting science and technology museum. The
excellent
Shell Museum on Sanibel is equally fascinating for young and old.
Lakes Park is only a short journey from our home and is particularly
aimed at younger children- the train ride, especially at Halloween,
Christmas and Easter, should not be missed!
There are three mini/ crazy golf courses
nearby. Try
Smugglers Cove and feed alligators just before you start your round.
Of historic interest is the
Edison- Ford Estate which is 15 minutes from our home. As well as
their homes there is a laboratory and museum dedicated to the work of
the famous inventors and a botanical garden.
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