Fort Myers River District

Atomic Clock  - Centennial Park

The Fort Myers River District is the result of years of historical restoration projects, new construction projects and major road and street-scape projects to revitalize the downtown area. Downtown Fort Myers had been in a state of decline with many decaying buildings abandoned in the1980s and 1990s until redevelopment began and it was renamed the River District.

Edison Bridge Light

Many historical buildings have been restored including the Arcade Theatre, Bradford building, the Dean building, the DeLeon Building, the Earnhardt building, the Gwynne Institute, the old Lee County Courthouse, as well as, the old post office, which was transformed into the Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center. Additionally, some of the original lights from the old Edison Bridge were moved to the pier at Centennial Park.


Color-coded maps are available online and at local venues listing an eclectic mix of cultural and historical attractions, boutiques, entertainment, restaurants, retail shops and services. A self-guided tour to the free public art and parks is also available with monuments and landmarks described and numbered on a map, including the Uncommon Friends Fountain, with Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and a few Florida natives, shown below.