Boulevards fringed with towering royal palms are what have earned Fort Myers its moniker as the 'City of Palms'. The Caloosahatchee River meanders past the city and scenic biking and hiking trails along with fishing and boating make this city fun for outdoor enthusiasts. Among the city's illustrious inhabitants, perhaps the most famous are Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, whose Edison and Ford Winter Estates span 21 glorious acres right along the river, and are home lush botanical gardens, a historic museum and Edison's laboratory.