Located 30 minutes from downtown Fort Myers, Edison Beach House offers the perfect basecamp for your Southwest Florida vacation. Make the short drive from our hotel and discover the rich history, flavorful restaurants, eclectic shops, museums, and theatres downtown. Stroll down the brick-paved streets and discover all the fantastic things to do in downtown Fort Myers during your stay. After a day of adventures, return to our beachfront hotel and unwind with gorgeous oceanfront views from your private balcony. 

Discover Fort Myers’ Rich History

Downtown Fort Myers is home to the largest concentration of historic structures still standing in Southwest Florida. 

  • Visit the historic homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Explore 20 acres of historic buildings, stroll through the gardens, visit the Botanic Research Laboratory, and journey back in time at the museum.
  • Take the kids to the IMAG History & Science Center and learn about the history of Fort Myers through interactive exhibits and fossil hunting.
  • Sign up for a River District History Tour with True Tours and learn about our rich history on a 90-minute walking tour.

Theatres and Entertainment

Enjoy a night of entertainment at the theatres and concert venues downtown. Plan your getaway around concerts, festivals, or local celebrations at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater overlooking the Caloosaharchee River. Or experience a night of comedy, drama, or music at the Florida Repertory Theatre or The Laboratory Theater. 

Restaurants, Bars, & Nightlife

There are endless restaurants to choose from in downtown Fort Myers, including:

  • Ford’s Garage: burgers and craft beers in a 1920’s service station-inspired dining room
  • Downtown House of Pizza: authentic New York pizza served in downtown Fort Myers
  • Firestone’s Grill: fine dining restaurant with a scenic sky and martini bar
  • Social House: downtown hangout spot for appetizers, handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and wine
  • The Veranda: fine dining restaurant serving Southern comfort food in a historic home.
  • City Tavern: Local happy hour and nightlife hot spot offering drink specials, dancing, and darts.

Book a Fort Myers Beach Hotel Room Today

Discover Southwest Florida with Edison Beach House and stay in the heart of Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy everything FMB has to offer and discover even more things to do in downtown Fort Myers, just 30 minutes away. Browse our Fort Myers Beach hotel rooms and book your Florida getaway today!