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CapeCoralHistoricalMuseum. org
Exhibits, activities and displays provide insight into the fascinating and controversial beginnings of Cape Coral, as well as glimpses into Southwest Florida history, from Calusa Indians to present. Lectures and tours are offered. The museum includes a gift shop and reference library.
Cultural Park Theater, 772-5862 528 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral CulturalParkTheater. com
Cape Coral’ s community theater stages Broadway classics, concerts and works of local interest. It also offers theater classes and programs for children and adults.
ECHO, 543-3246 17391 Durrance Road, North Fort Myers ECHOnet. org
Originally known as Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization, this international organization provides agricultural assistance worldwide to developing nations. Locally, it offers walking tours of its global farm, where visitors can learn about resourceful farming
techniques, plants and animals used to help people around the world grow food. A nursery and gift shop let visitors take a taste of the place home with them.
Edison & Ford Winter Estates, 334-7419 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers EdisonFordWinterEstates. org
Explore the winter homes of iconic inventors Thomas A. Edison and Henry Ford, whose contributions to the world pushed society into a new era— and who had neighboring winter homes in Fort Myers. Guided and self-guided audio tours take visitors through the museum, botanical gardens, homes and laboratory.
Florida Repertory Theatre, 332-4488,( 877) 787-8053 2267 Bay St., Fort Myers FloridaRep. org
Housed in the historic Arcade Theatre in downtown Fort Myers, Florida Rep features Equity actors in classic comedies and dramas as well as local premieres. Workshops and children’ s programs are a l s oo ff e r e d.
Germain Arena, 948-7825 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero GermainArena. com
Elton John, Alan Jackson and Cirque du Soleil are a few of the major acts who have performed at the arena. It also hosts ice shows, boasts two recreational ice rinks and is home to the Florida Everblades ice hockey team and the new Florida Tarpons indoor football team.
Koreshan State Historic Site, 992-0311 U. S. 41 and Corkscrew Road, Estero FloridaStateParks. org
The Koreshan Unity, a Utopian sect, established a village here at the turn of the 20 th century to accommodate their earthly, spiritual and intellectual needs. Take a ranger-led or self-guided tour of the site beside the Estero River. A campground, boat ramp and canoe rentals are also available.
Museum of the Islands, 283-1525 5728 Sesame Drive, Pine Island MuseumoftheIslands. com
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