If you're in the mood to 'shop till you drop', you've certainly come to the right place! Not only does The Shell Factory have the largest collection of common and rare seashells, sponges, coral, fossils and sea life specimens in the world, it also sells sea and nautical-inspired lamps and night-lights, as well as gold jewelry. You can pick your own pearl & have it mounted in one of many styles of bands. Also sold at the Shell Factory are inlaid seashell toilet seats, accent pieces such as wood and ceramic sculptures, folk art birds, drift wood, hand-painted tables, wall hangings and a wide variety of mirrors, palm tree wine glasses, books and maps, cards and stationery, nautical-motif gifts and accent pieces, candles, magnets and key chains. There are also decorations for every holiday imaginable, including a large Christmas store.

The Shell Factory has a newly renovated Nature Park, which features a Petting Zoo, Environmental Education Center and a Botanical Trail and Garden. The primary focus is to provide an opportunity for the general public to experience and learn about different plants and wildlife found within the various ecosystems throughout the world. Special emphasis has been placed on those ecosystems unique to Florida. A variety of activities, exhibits and programs will, in most cases, offer individuals and groups a hands-on educational experience.

If it's fun you're seeking, you can play arcade games, miniature golf, water wars or bump into friends at the Bumper Boat lagoon. All found at our Fun Park & Arcade.

Don't miss The Shell Factory’s Waltzing Waters Liquid Fireworks® extravaganza. The waters jump, twist, sway and swirl in breathtaking movements that surpass those of human dancers. The world's most elaborate water, light and music production, it's a triumph of artistry and engineering.

Dine at Southwest Florida's largest seafood restaurant—Capt'n Fishbones—that boasts a new menu, exciting cuisine and newly renovated interior.

The Shell Factory has over 18 acres of shopping, displays and entertainment. You will always find something to entertain and educate every member of the family. As if this isn't enough, we also have facilities to host events from small birthday parties to a full-scale wedding and, with the addition of our own Post Office, you can now ship all of your purchases home, freeing up lots of luggage space! Don't forget to stop by on your next visit to the Lee Island Coast!

Click on the images or links below to read the article written about Tom Cronin in the Winter 2007 edition of the Gulf & Main - Southwest Florida Lifestyle magazine.

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