
Fort Myers and the Lee County coast are rich in championship golf courses. With year-round warm temperatures and a variety of fairways, golfers of all calibers flock to the area. Fort Myers area parks preserve fragile habitat while providing trails for hiking, biking and paddling. Manatee Park is home to a herd of endangered Florida manatees that come to winter in its warm waters every year. Visitors can kayak among them or listen to their singing through special hydrophones. Fort Myers barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva lure visitors with nature boat tours, fishing and shelling charters, boat rentals, parasailing, sightseeing voyages. Cruises to the upper islands of Useppa and Pine Island , reclusive and accessible only by boat, offer more adventures. Fans of major league baseball know Fort Myers as the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, Minnesota.
Today, Fort Myers’ historic commercial district is home to a happening after dark scene. A hipster crowd frequents dozens of coffee houses, art galleries, cigar bars, music clubs, and bistros. Two performing arts centers offer national touring productions of Broadway shows, and concerts by renowned recording artists.
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