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Off-Island Attractions The area attractions are not just on Sanibel. Here are some off-island suggestions... Edison and Ford Estates The winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are museums showing life from a century ago as well as giving insights into these two great entrepreneurs. Baseball Fort Myers is home to the Spring Training camps of both the Boston Red Sox at the City of Palms Park and the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium. You can also watch the Fort Myers Miracle play a summer game at Hammond Stadium. Adventures In Paradise cruises Cruises to many local islands and even a sunset dolphin cruise start just the other side of the causeway. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall See top-rates stage shows and concerts at this theater in Fort Myers. Seminole Gulf Railway This restored railroad offers many unique ways to see the region including their unique Dinner Train Theather. Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium Nature trails, a butterfly aviary and a planetarium are just some of the attractions at this 105 acre site. Babcock Wilderness Adventures The Babcock Ranch is a massive 90,000 acre tract offering eco-tours through this pristine area. Everglades tours There are many ways to tour the Everglades and see Florida'a "ocean of grass" as described on these and other sites: Seminole Tours and Billie Swamp Safari Everglades Island Airboat Tours Collier-Seminole State Park Tours