From trendy shops and restaurants to historic homes, there's plenty to enjoy in the Downtown Fort Myers River District.

Step back in time to the year 1918 and learn about life in Fort Myers as it was more than a century ago. Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival style mansion was the scene of many high society parties of Fort Myers’ elite residents. The Burroughs Home & Gardens, located in the vibrant River District of downtown Fort Myers, is the only home of its time still standing in its original location and open to the public. Learn about the Burroughs family, as well as the array of famous Americans, from Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Dr. Alexis Carrel to aviator Charles Lindbergh who often visited the home.

Advanced Reservations and Prepayment required.

Weekly: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00am - 1:00pm

Docent Guided tours Adults $25.00

Self-Guided tours Adults $15.00

Children 5-15 yrs. $8.00 (under 5 are free)

Reservations: E-mail tours@burroughshome.com

Visitors to Edison and Ford Winter Estates can stroll through more than 20 acres of botanical gardens, the 15,000-square-foot air-conditioned museum, and the Edison botanic research laboratory. The museum contains several galleries that feature some of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's most prominent inventions. The site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Southwest Florida's Premier Dinner Theatre is located in Fort Myers, FL. This long-running theatre offers a full lunch and dinner menu paired with Broadway style shows.

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.

Great place to shop and dine. Beautiful views of the river. They have tiki bars, waterfront dining, boutiques, dolphin tours, etc.

We suggest either Wooten's or Captain Jack's airboat tours.