The Franklin Shops in downtown Fort Myers is a wonderful and fun place in The River District. It is a beautiful store featuring gifts from one hundred shops, acting as a one-stop shop with an amazing selection of goodies. Visitors find unique souvenirs, gifts, crystals, cool clothing, neat creations, jewelry, art, resort exquisite apparel, and home furnishings. The store has a great layout with a swirling staircase to a second level. It is always clean with a changing inventory. The staff is nice, helpful, stellar, and customer friendly. Prices are reasonable. It is a true gem and a must-see, perfect for out-of-towners or anyone looking for a unique gift.
If you have a friend visiting who loves to shop to find art, exquisite gifts, unique, fun reasonably priced items you must bring them to The Franklin Shoppes for a one of a kind experience. If you live locally and you are downtown it's always worth popping in because there's always something new to discover. JUST GO.
June 2026
This store showcases a lot of local artisans, jewelry, clothing and art as well as souvenirs for the tourists. We loved it. The handmade jewelry pieces were unique and reasonably priced and the store itself was laid out very well. If you come to the ft myers downtown district, this is a don't miss place
June 2026
I love this shop. It has wonderful items and people. I appreciate sparkle’s help and she is the best in town. Come in and check it out for yourself.
Recommended as Best Shopping Because: Find a wide variety of one of a kind designs in this artists co-op, from jewelry to clothing to pottery and gadgets. Best for Christmas Shopping Because: Find one of a kind designs by local artists and entrepreneurs, from jewelry and clothing to art and gadgets.
