A visit to Arcadia will provide travellers with an option to enjoy a more serene Southwest Florida, but that does not mean that you should be confined to the city for the duration of your vacation. If you would like to vary your itinerary, combining historical value, culture, riverbank location, nature, shopping, restaurants, and easy access to the coast.
With its riverside setting, Fort Myers has its own unique charm. It has historical downtown streets that reflect the history of the city, waterfront, parks, gardens, and beaches where one can spend quality time outdoors. One can enjoy visiting the Edison and Ford Winter Estates as well as walking around the River District of Fort Myers.
For those staying at the Oak Tree Hotel in Arcadia, Fort Myers is an ideal destination for spending a day outside of their vicinity and returning to Arcadia afterwards.
One of the benefits of visiting Arcadia is being able to visit a few destinations in Southwest Florida without having to keep changing the hotel every time. One such destination is Fort Myers.
This is because there is a variety of things that you can do instead of limiting yourself to one attraction. You can start by getting to know the history of Florida, have lunch in the historic downtown district, enjoy the Caloosahatchee River and move further to nature or the beach.
It is mentioned on the Fort Myers website that the historic downtown, green areas, parks, museums and outdoor activities characterise Fort Myers.
The historical place includes not only the winter homes related to Thomas Edison and Henry Ford but also a museum and garden, as well as Edison's lab. The place covers 20+ acres of botanical garden that gives the chance to get to know the personalities and their work.
The garden is a vital element of the visit to the place. One does not have to move from one historical room to another; he/she can relax outside surrounded by various tropical flora and mature trees.
For tourists interested in history, architecture, gardens, and photography, this tour destination will be one of the key moments of visiting Fort Myers.
The River District has brick-lined streets, old buildings, murals, restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and the Caloosahatchee River visible through windows.
This is a place where you can stroll at your leisure and enjoy the beauty of Fort Myers. Instead of rushing to each destination without pausing, you can use the time to walk around the streets, shop in local stores, buy some coffee, or go to a cafe to have lunch.
In addition, this district allows you to see what is characteristic of the city's architecture. Many of the old buildings are part of the downtown, which creates a unique atmosphere combining old and new.
Caloosahatchee River is another feature of Fort Myers that one must spend some time at during his tour. This will definitely bring a relaxing change in the schedule.
It brings a very different experience compared to the historic street tour downtown. One can sit there, click pictures, enjoy the view, and even watch boats moving on the river.
River District of downtown Fort Myers is especially beautiful because of the historic streets and buildings being near the river. This enables one to do both activities at once. Photography lovers will definitely like this place because there are many interesting things for them in this area, with historic buildings, palm trees, and riverside views.
However, the day trip shouldn’t be all about ticking off sites from the list. There are many places where people can stop for a bite, do some shopping, look around in galleries or have a coffee in the downtown area of Fort Myers.
The River District includes restaurants, cafes, boutiques, galleries, and various other local establishments scattered in the historic downtown area.
Thus, lunch could become a part of the program instead of a quick stop before the next attraction. After the whole morning spent visiting historical sights, a lunch and walk in downtown would slow down the tempo of the day.
Fort Myers could be an ideal location for family vacations, since there are options combining education, entertainment, and other experiences in the area.
Those who are interested in history should not miss the opportunity to visit the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, while those who would like to engage in some activities may choose the IMAG History & Science Centre. As stated on the website of the tourist agency, IMAG is a hands-on facility dedicated to history and science.
Among the many benefits that can be gained when Fort Myers is planned as a day trip is the fact that one can go back to Arcadia rather than change hotels.
At the end of an exhausting day spent in the historic streets, the gardens, at the riverfront, or on the coast, going back to a comfortable room can be a part of the evening that one would look forward to.
The Oaak Tree Hotel serves as a convenient place for guests who wish to explore not only Arcadia but other destinations in Southwest Florida as well. One can explore another attraction such as Sarasota Polo Club.
