Called the “City of Palms” because of its palm-lined avenues, Fort Myers is a hub of activity. Shopping malls, restaurants and nightclubs offer respite from the nearby beaches and more than 100 coastal islands.

Fort Myers is the center of a number of resort locations that are known locally as the Lee Island Coast and include Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Attractions in Fort Myers include the Southwest Florida Museum of History, cruises operating from the downtown yacht basin, the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, and the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers. For the sports-minded, public golf courses and tennis courts make this some of the best playing turf in the state.