Sanibel Island, FL
Sanibel's georgraphy features a shallow crescent lying at an angle to the currents. That accident of shape and location causes what are said to be the world’s most prolific shell deposits and the resultant “Sanibel stoop” of the island’s visitors.
More than 300 varieties of shells have been found on these beaches. The best shelling is at low tide after a storm when winds and waves have washed a new supply up on the beaches. Sanibel Island can have as many as four tides a day.
The best way to see Sanibel Island is on the miles of bicycle paths.
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Strolling through the downtown area of Fort Myers is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. Art lovers are sure to find events of interest throughout the year, including an Art Walk held on the first Friday of each month all year long.
Farther afield is Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, which offers a boardwalk trail that winds through 3500 acres of wetlands and offers views of local wildlife, including alligators and birds. Or continue south to take in a game at JetBlue Park, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox.
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