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North America United States Fort Myers Do & See Burroughs Home & Garden

Burroughs Home & Garden

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This luxury mansion was a well-known social event venue among Fort Myers's elite at the turn of the century. Built in 1901 in an imposing Georgian Revival style, it is now open for historical tours, and it's also a popular location for marriages and private ceremonies.

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  • Address: 2505 First Street, Fort Myers, FL
  • More Info: You must book a tour in advance
  • Opening hours: Tours on Tue, Wed & Thu 11am–1pm
  • Website: burroughshome.com
  • Phone: +1 239 337 9505
  • Email: tours@burroughshome.com

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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.​

*this will be downloaded as a PDF.

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J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

The area around Fort Myers offers beautiful, diverse landscapes, which you can admire in the many nature reserves. It's not only about the ocean — inland, you'll find river banks lined by woods and coastal wetlands. Bird watchers should head to J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Established in 1945 on Sanibel Island, it is home to 245 different bird species, along with mammals and marine creatures. It also offers activities for guests, such as kayaking, tram tours and fishing.
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Boat Tours

Boat Tours

Another popular way of getting to know Fort Myers's landscapes and nature is going on a boat trip. Manatee & Eco River Tours organize trips along the Caloosahatchee and Orange rivers, with a naturalist on board to tell you about the local flora and fauna. Different options are available — check out the manatee tours (only December to March), which allow visitors to get close to these uncommon sea creatures, or get into a romantic mood with a sunset tour. Book your trip on their website. www.manateeandecorivertours.com Magic Wind Adventure Sailing is run by an enthusiastic couple that offers sailing trips on the gulf for up to 6 passengers. Book your trip on their website or by phone. www.sailmagicwind.com
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Art Walk & Music Walk

Art Walk & Music Walk

For some cultural entertainment, add Fort Myers's Art Walks and Music Walks to your agenda: these free happenings animate the social scene of the downtown River District at fixed times every month, while shops, art galleries and restaurants stay open until late at night, providing drinks on the sidewalk. The Art Walk takes place every first Friday of the month, 6pm–10pm, and takes you to 13 art galleries that offer self-guided tours and meet-ups with the artists. The Music Walk starts every third Friday of the month at 7pm, with bands and singers taking over the streets, performing in a wide range of music genres.
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