Fort Myers

Held every Thursday in Centennial Park, the farmers' market offers many kinds of local produce, including fruit, bakery, seafood and flowers. It is also a popular meetup for the people of Fort Myers — seize the occasion to mingle with locals.

An exploration of Fort Myers's art scene can start with this art gallery on Colonial Boulevard: it displays and sells the work of more than 30 local artists and also features other craft products. Here you may also find some unique souvenirs to bring home.

Remedies Parlor is worth a visit for its very sophisticated atmosphere, along with its collection of curious decor. Specializing in perfumery products and creative home furniture, it also has a polished inside garden, complete with a wine and beer bar.

Small-scale plastic boat reproductions, whimsical gift ideas, unlikely message plaques, bold shirts which might require some bravery to be worn back in the motherland — this souvenir shop in Fort Myers Beach will provide shoppers of every taste with a perpetual memory of their trip to Florida.

An impressively eclectic collection of items: clothing, souvenirs, boxes of teas, scented candles, local artwork, and more are on offer at this locally owned store. Some of them are unique, and all are reasonably priced.

A less common shopping experience might happen in downtown Fort Myers, at this fascinating gem gallery specializing in crystals. Their collection is put together by gemologists, which guarantees some good ideas for home decor or souvenir gifts.