Fort Myers Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Explore Edison's Riverfront Legacy

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Light urban walking—moderate fitness; able to walk 2–3 miles on flat terrain

Overview

Grab your phone and walk into Fort Myers’ River District with an app-led scavenger hunt that stitches history, street art, and riverside views into a two-hour urban adventure. Perfect for groups, bachelorettes, or team-building—start anytime and let the city lead.

Fort Myers Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Explore Edison's Riverfront Legacy

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The map opens on your phone and the Caloosahatchee River pushes a cool breeze toward Main Street, daring you to step off the curb and go find the city’s stories. The Let’s Roam scavenger hunt folds Fort Myers into a two-hour puzzle: brick façades, painted murals, and the occasional palm tree framing a historic doorway. Players split into roles—photographer, mapper, brainiac—and sprint or stroll through the River District chasing riddles that point to the Arcade Theatre, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, and the elegant porches of the Murphy-Burroughs House.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Charge your phone and bring a power bank

The Let’s Roam app runs on GPS, photos, and constant screen time—don’t let a dead battery end your hunt early.

Wear comfortable, broken-in shoes

You’ll cover 1.5–3 miles on mixed pavement and occasional uneven sidewalks; opt for supportive footwear.

Start early or late in the day to avoid heat

Fort Myers heats up quickly—plan a morning or late afternoon start in summer to stay comfortable and dodge afternoon storms.

Download the app and redeem voucher before you begin

Install Let’s Roam, log in, and add your TripAdvisor voucher so you can jump straight into clues when you arrive.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins often seen near the river mouth
White ibis and wading birds along the waterfront

History

Fort Myers began as a Civil War-era outpost and later became a winter home and informal lab for Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, whose influence shaped local estates and civic growth.

Conservation

The Caloosahatchee River faces runoff and sea-level pressures; stay on designated paths, avoid disturbing shoreline habitats, and support local river clean-up initiatives.