Things to do

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Step back in time by visiting Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's winter estates, the nation's 9th most visited historic home. You can take an extended guided tour of the homes, museum, laboratory and gardens. Botanical tours are available by special request. Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
 

Fort Myers Historical Museum
The Fort Myers Historical Museum is housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot on Peck Street in downtown Fort Myers. Here you will find information on early settlers of Southwest Florida including the Calusa, Paleo and Seminole Indians and an extensive artifacts collection. Exhibits include a private Pullman rail car and an authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house. Browse the exhibits at your own pace, or take part in a group tour.

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm
Sun from noon until 4pm

Imaginarium Hands-On Museum
If you are looking for a place to interact with the kids, the Imaginarium offers fun for the whole family. Located just off Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd this science museum features more than 60 interactive exhibits. These fun and educational exhibits allow children to learn about the environment, weather physics and other topics. Attractions include animals, aquariums displaying marine life, a touch pool, hurricane simulator, puppet theatre and interactive areas for preschoolers.Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12pm-5pm

Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium  www.calusanature.com
The Calusa Nature Center has a museum, nature trails, aviary and planetarium. Visit the museum to learn more about Southwest Florida's natural history. There are daily programs which include educational talks about indigious animals including snakes, alligators, birds and butterflies. Visitors are able to get up close and personal to some of these creatures. Learn all about constellations, planets, star clusters and galaxies in the planetarium. Calusa's 105 acre site has plenty of picnic areas in the grounds.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre  Phone: (239) 278-4422  Website: www.broadwaypalm.com

Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball Family Fun Park  Phone: (239) 574-4386  Website: www.greenwellsfamilyfunpark.com

Shell Factory & Nature Park  Phone: (239) 995-2141  Website: www.theshellfactory.com

Babcock Wilderness Adventures,Inc  Phone: (800) 500-5583   www.babcockwilderness.com   

Big M Casino  Phone: (239) 765-7529   www.bigmcasino.com 

Boston Red Sox (City of Palms Park) Phone: (239) 334-4799   www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/spring_training/city_of_palms_park/  

Edison Festival of Light, Inc.  Phone: (239) 334-2999  www.edisonfestival.org      

Everglades Day Safari  Phone: (239) 472-1559    www.ecosafari.com  
Everglades Day Safari Ecotour- nature and wildlife, airboat rides ...An eco-tour of birdwatching and wildlife photography of alligators, panthers, manatees, reptiles and other zoological and botanical interests in Southwest ...

Florida Repertory Theatre Phone: (239) 332-4665

Key West Express  Phone: (239) 463-5733

Minnesota Twins  Phone: (239) 768-4270

Naples/FM Greyhound Track  Phone: (239) 992-2411

Seminole Casino  Phone: (239) 658-1313

Seminole Gulf Railway L.P.  Phone: (239) 275-8487

Sun Splash Family Water Park  Phone: (239) 574-0557