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Nicknamed the "City of Palms", Fort Myers is the gateway to southwestern Florida, a major tourist destination for the state. The natural sand beaches, warm waters, short, mild winters, and long, hot summers of Fort Myers lure millions of travelers to its relaxing shores each year. The beaches and islands of Fort Myers are popular destinations for shelling, swimming, and watching spectacular sunsets. Visitors to the City of Palms can walk miles of undisturbed, white-sanded beaches and find gorgeous shells that have washed up from the Caribbean. ...
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Those wanting a romantic get-away can take a cruise to one of the outer islands where more beaches, shells, unique wildlife, and solitude await them. Each beach and island has a different type of sand, most of which is groomed only by nature, and different types of attractions so tourists can really pick and choose according to their desires. Those wanting to unwind and rejuvenate or try an extreme sport, or wanting to cater to young children will easily find the perfect spot.
While exploring the waters of Fort Myers, travelers will want to have their cameras ready for Sanibel Lighthouse, a beacon that has guided boaters to the area since 1884. While on the water, guests should look in the bays, creeks, and rivers in Fort Myers for snook, a popular game fish that draws avid fishermen to the area by droves. Visitors wishing for some time off from the beach may be interested to know that Fort Myers is home to the City of Palms Park, the spring training home for the Boston Red Sox baseball club, as well as the winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
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