Best History Museum in Fort Myers Beach

"From Sanibel, it’s about a half hour to Fort Myers, where you can spend a leisurely few hours exploring the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Then hit the road again for the 90-minute drive to Sarasota, where you can catch an opera performance, stroll the downtown art galleries, or gawk at the gaudy architecture of circus magnate John Ringling’s mansion. For fans of serious American architecture, a trip to Sarasota would be incomplete without exploring the scores of gorgeous and innovative buildings in the area, many of which were designed by a confederacy of architects known as the Sarasota School."

"Fast forward in time will bring you to the Edison & Ford Winter Estate. This well-preserved home of the great inventor Thomas Edison and automobile builder Henry Ford is a step back into the beginning of the last century. More than a winter getaway, the estate in Fort Myers also housed a massive laboratory and extensive garden. It was here in Florida that Edison had plants from around the world brought here to search for materials for his inventions."

"The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that cares for over 3,000 orphaned, injured and sick migratory and native wildlife patients per year. Unlike your typical zoos, this veterinary hospital rehabs these creatures and aims to return them to their natural habitat. To make the most of your visit, join their daily presentations, which are led by a pro."

"The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is a teaching hospital and visitor education center dedicated to saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary..."

"If you’ve gotten enough sun and want a shadier place for a walk, this free park offers a glimpse of what this area look like before development. Trails totaling 1.25 miles extend to the bay through hardwood forest and mangrove swamp."

"Not only is it a free attraction, but this untouched 60-acre sanctuary is home to one of the best beach spots in Fort Myers."

"Cold treats are a welcome indulgence on a hot day, and Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream has an assortment of cold treats available in a friendly and colorful environment. The homemade ice cream this long-standing establishment is known for comes in many unique flavors, including Sanibel Crunch and Dirty Sand Dollar. Other sweet treats that are available include gelato, frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, pastries, and gluten-free cookies."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Alessio Damato used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. For a cold, sweet treat on a hot afternoon, be sure to check out Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream."

"The Pinocchios Sanibel Store is an island vacation destination. Many say Pinocchios is the first place they come to on the island when they arrive and the last place they visit before hea..."

"For some truly delicious and unique coffee-style beverages, we suggest taking a stroll to Sanibel Bean. They have a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your beverage and are near many quaint little shops and boutiques. They have an extensive menu of delicious drinks to choose from and many café style treats and sammies!"

"Popular local hangout with an extensive cafe menu of quick, cheap eats that are surprisingly tasty and prepared with love. The staff are as friendly as they come."

"The Sanibel Bean has a dedicated following and is located across from the public park. It is self-service and has indoor and outside seating."

"For over a decade, this colorful coffee house and breakfast spot has become one of the most beloved breakfast places in Naples to locals, but is still a hidden gem to many visitors. Inside, the interior is an inviting mish-mash of tables and chairs that welcome customers to grab a coffee and hang with friends. Unique to the cafe is their Blue Zones Project menu with healthier breakfast and lunch items, a project built on making lifestyle changes like eating plant-based foods, and helping people "live longer and live better."

"This Costa Rica-inspired coffee house also serves breakfast all day. The family-owned Naples breakfast spot specializes in omelettes, scrambles, griddle sweets and meats. Sunburst Cafe favorites include the Costa Rican, eggs on black beans and rice, as well as Benedicts, steel-cut oatmeal, and breakfast sandwiches."

"One of Naples hidden gems, is a Costa Rican inspired coffee house filled with bright colors and an inviting atmosphere. They have a wide variety of different coffee options with beans being imported from South America and the Caribbean islands. Address: 2340 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109 | Phone:(239) 263-3123"