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 History rich Fort Myers lies on the Caloosahatchee River 15 miles
inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Also known as the City of Palms, Fort Myers hosts the
County's largest event, the Edison Festival of Light, every February.
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Cape Coral |
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 Canals divide up one of Florida's finest places to live. Cape Coral is
Florida's 2nd largest city in land mass. The Rose
Gardens was how developers lured early
buyers to Cape Coral in the early 60's. The Iwo Jima Statue was one of the landmarks in
the gardens that thrilled tourists with Waltzing Waters, dolphin and water ski
shows. The
statue now welcomes visitors at the Midpoint Bridge Entrance to Cape Coral.
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| The barrier islands |
| Gasparilla |
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The barrier island at Boca Grande hosts miles of white sand beaches
and quaint shops. The lighthouse at Boca Grande was built in 1890. The Boca Grande Harbor
was once the loading dock for Florida's phospate mines. |
| Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Useppa and North
Captiva. |
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These islands are still only accessible by boat. Cayo Costa is a state park and can be
reached by ferry boat. Rental cabins are available. |
| Sanibel and Captiva Islands |
Famous for the rare and beautiful shells that wash up on the beaches. Sanibel and Captiva
host many white sand beaches, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and
miles of bike trails. Sanibel and Captiva are a vacation destination known the world
over. |
| Estero Island |
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Home to Fort Myers Beach. Seven Miles of beach dotted with resorts,
motels, restaurants and shops. Known as the world's safest beach. There is a public
fishing pier. |
| Lovers Key |
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Between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach is the Lovers Key State Recreation
Area. A
quick and interesting tram ride transports you across Oyster Bay to the beach. |
