Escape to white sand beaches and relaxed island paradise on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. The perfect spot for your next SW Florida beach vacation! ‎Where is Fort Myers Beach · ‎Plan Your Trip · ‎Beaches · ‎Captiva Island Fort Myers is popular for its beaches, fishing, shopping – and the opportunity to learn about two of the nation's most famed inventors and business leaders.

Visits to the Thomas Edison and Henry Ford winter estates are a must. Back in 1916, Ford bought land in downtown Fort Myers, next door to Edison, his mentor. Now, both estates serve as museums that honor their founders and remind all of us about what they overcame and what they accomplished.