Butterfly Estates, 1815 Fowler Street, ☎ (239) 690-2359, . 9AM - 5PM. This butterfly conservatory, set in the Fort Myers river district, is home to all the species of butterfly native to Florida. The enclosure features a cascading waterfall and many exotic species of plants. Every Friday at 1:30PM new butterflies are released into the exhibit, which makes this the best time to visit. $15. �
Edison and Ford Winter Estates, 2350 McGregor Blvd., +1 239 334-7419, . Every day 9AM-5:30PM (during Dec until 9PM). Guided tours through 15,000 sq. ft. museum with hundreds of Edison and Ford inventions and objects, video theatres, and changing special exhibits. Beautiful and interesting plantings on the grounds.
Groove Street Grille and Discotheque, 8595 College Parkway, Fort Myers, +1-239-437-2743. There is no other restaurant, night spot, entertainment center or local gathering place like Groove Street in Fort Myers, Florida. Cover charge is $5. Whether you are a local or a tourist, single person, a couple, or a group, and no matter what race you are, whether you are white, black, Hispanic, Asian, Chinese, French, Mexican, Indian, or Brazilian, if you want to come and dance on the dance floor, meet new people, socialize, or chill for a superbowl, Sunday football, etc, you'll find it at Groove Street. For those that like a little romance here and there, Groove Street even has a history of playing slow songs for everyone on the dance floor. There are, however, a few rules that they have. While they allow you to bring still-photograph cameras, they unfortunately prohibit video cameras. They also have apparently a dress code that prohibits tank tops and short shorts. Additionally, you must be 21+ years old to enter.
Minnesota Twins Spring Training, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway Hammond Stadium, +1 612 338-9467. If you are in Fort Myers during the spring, you may be able to see the Major Baseball League's Minnesota Twins' during their preseason training period. (2007 prices) Dugout Box, $35; Box Seats, $21; Reserved Seats, $19; Deck Rail, $15; Lawn Seating, $10; Standing Room, $10.
Boston Red Sox Spring Training, 2201 Edison Ave City of Palms Park, +1 239 334-4700. The Boston Red Sox also have their spring training in Fort Myers.
Florida Everblades. Local hockey.
Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles, .
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