Fort Myers Historical Museum, housed within the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot, is an important tourist attraction of the place. It provides information on the history of Southwest Florida and has valuable exhibits that include the Pullman rail car and also a replica of a premier "cracker" house. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium with its planetarium, nature trails, museum, and aviary draw a major crowd. This place hosts educational discussions on various animals, planets, constellations, stars, and galaxies. Other must-visit sites include Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Imaginarium Hands-On Museum, Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, and Sun Splash Family Water Park. Fort Myers home rentals provide an easy access to these places of touristic interest. Vacationers can also plan for a getaway to the nearby Captiva Island, which offers hundreds of other attractions to the tourists. Book one of the Captiva Island vacation rentals in advance to avoid the last minute rush.

Fort Myers is a delight for shoppers. The city is boastful of its wide range of shops selling jewelry, garments, antique items, and many other stuffs. Do not miss 'Fleamaster's Fleamarket' which has over 900 shops and restaurants. The city restaurants are mostly centered around its shopping centers and malls. Other than family restaurants, there are several independent restaurants that serves a wide array of international cuisines. You can also pamper your taste buds with some of the finest quality seafood delicacies--thanks to Miami's proximity to Southwest Florida's coastline. Edison Festival of Light is one of the biggest events of the city during which most of the Fort Myers condo rentals remain completely jam-packed. Hence the sooner you book, the better it is for you!