A long thoroughfare in the city of Fort Myers, Florida, McGregor Boulevard is the less official name for Florida State Road 867 and Lee County Road 867. The boulevard stretches for 14 miles from Punta Rassa to Fort Myers and is often the road on which visitors enter the city.
McGregor Boulevard is best known for the stately palm trees that are planted along the sides of the road (along with many other varieties of trees). An estimated 1,800 palm trees line the street and give Fort Myers the nickname "City of Palms.'' Many of the original palm trees were brought to the town from Cuba by inventor Thomas Edison, whose winter estate - along with that of Henry Ford - is located along McGregor Boulevard. The Edison-Ford Winter Estate is the ninth most visited historic home in the United States and includes 20 acres of property featuring two homes (Edison's and Ford's), botanical gardens, a museum, and Edison's rubber lab. Guests can tour the estate all year long.
Some of Fort Myers' most beautiful homes are located along McGregor Boulevard including in Edison Park, a development of estate homes of a variety of architectural styles, located across the road from the Edison and Ford Estates. Those who drive straight down the thoroughfare through Fort Myers' most expensive neighborhoods will be treated to views of many similar mansion-type homes, most of which sell in the multi-million dollar range. Most feature opulent landscaping and the best in amenities including large pools and hot tubs, tennis courts, and more.
Up and down McGregor Boulevard are tons of restaurants and cafes. They range from places to grab a quick bite to upscale eateries that demand high prices and feature top-notch service. The restaurants offer a variety of cuisine from traditional American to Continental to several different types of Asian food. Numerous bars, clubs, and lounges can also be found along this stretch of road, many of them offering live entertainment, dancing, karaoke, and more.
There are also plenty of shopping opportunities along McGregor Boulevard including several strip shopping centers with various kinds of stores including well-known chain establishments, antique stores, one-of-a-kind gift shops, and more. Service-oriented businesses are also located along the thoroughfare including florists and salons. Professional offices, including those of doctors, attorneys, accountants, and others, are also found along McGregor Boulevard.
Also located on McGregor Boulevard is the sprawling Fort Myers Country Club. This course is nearly 100 years old, having been built in 1916 by golf course architect Donald Ross and opened in 1917. Known as "The Fort'', the course is the home of the annual pro-am Coors Open tournament.
