Cheap Flights To Fort Myers

In Southwest Florida, Fort Myers is a place of great entertainment, boasting a casual and relaxed lifestyle and wonderful beaches as well as some 100 barrier and coastal islands to explore. Tourists and visitors flock to the town as it's also the gateway to the wider region of Southwest Florida, where the homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are prime attractions. The city takes its name from Colonel Abraham Myers: a famous army officer. Indeed, since the town sits on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, it was considered to be the ideal place for a military fort, which it was originally designed to be.

Benefitting from Southwest Florida International Airport to the southeast, the city is a built-up urban town but has a surprising collection of interesting museums such as the Railroad Museum of South Florida and the Imaginarium Science Centre. In terms of annual festivals, the town hosts some of the best fests in the region, with the Annual American Sandsculpting Championships every November, the annual Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival in early October and the Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair in February.

Things To Do

At first glance, Fort Myers may seem a little superficial, but below the surface lies a wealth of culture, history, entertainment and the great outdoors to enjoy.

• Museums, education, and culture
  Visit the Railroad Museum of South Florida with its train-themed playground that both kids and adults will really enjoy. For a spot of culture, visit the Alliance for the Arts, which hosts many artistic endeavours and stage productions. The Imaginarium Science Center is also a fun place, very hands-on and great for kids.

• Escape to the great outdoors
  Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is all you need to escape from the city. With wildlife and wonderful scenery, simply relax and enjoy this space! The Lakes Regional Park is also a lovely spot for anyone who wants to take a breather and enjoy Florida's scenery.

• Marvel at the Edison and Ford Estates
  Visitors love the winter homes of Edison and Ford. With guided tours of the homes and gardens, the information you can learn about the famous men who lived here is both fascinating and educational.

Calendar Of Events

Enjoy a diverse array of annual festivals and events in and around Fort Myers with a host of fun and celebrations for all the family.

• American Sandsculpting Championship. Every November, this family-friendly event takes place and is one of the world's largest sand sculpting competitions. Many master sand sculptors come to take part from all over the world.

• Fort Myers Beach Pirate Festival. In early October, this 3-day festival takes place on Fort Myers Beach and is a family-friendly event with live music, performances, pirate battles and more.

• Southwest Florida and Lee County Fair. Every February, enjoy all the usual carnival rides along with a petting zoo, magic displays, clowns, stilt walkers and many more attractions at this long-standing annual event.