In many ways, the city of Fort Myers remains a hidden gem in a state full of popular and well-known spots. Still, the incredible growth of recent years tells the tale of what it does have: an affordable cost of living, a beautiful natural environment and climate, a strong job market, and so much more.
What is Fort Myers best known for?
It's the location along the Gulf of Mexico that makes Fort Myers a shelling mecca boasting more shell varieties than any other spot in North America. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is one of a kind. In fact, it's the only museum in the U.S. solely devoted to shells and the mollusks that create them.
