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Fifth Avenue South - The Heart of Downtown Naples

Fifth Avenue South is a vibrant tropical scene with world-class shopping, gourmet dining and cultural art shows. As you stroll along Fifth Avenue you'll find historic and modern architecture with tropical blooms and lush greenery that line the pedestrian walkways. There are many unique boutiques to shop with such stores as Del Sol, a clothing and accessories line that change color in the sunlight, Femmes Je Bous Aime, French and Italian designer clothing, Julie's of Naples, with its unique line of accessories and so much more.

There is a wide variety of art stores to see that depict the many different art forms from glass art and sculpture to oil paintings and photography. Enjoy viewing galleries such as the Art Modern Gallery, Ocean Breeze Art Gallery and The Weathernburn Gallery. Fifth Avenue also hosts nationally ranked art shows a couple of times a year.

While visiting Fifth Avenue you can dazzle your taste buds with the fine gourmet dining and outdoor café experiences. Some local favorites include Chops City Grill, specializing in steaks, seafood and 300 bottle wine list, Ciao, voted best Italian restaurant, McCabe's Irish Pub and Grill, serving traditional Irish fare and includes live entertainment. There is something for everyone on Fifth Avenue.

For your entertainment pleasure, take in a play with the Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre - musicals, drama and comedy. On Thursdays, live entertainment is featured along the sidewalks. Listen to music while you stroll down Fifth Avenue. There are so many shops and restaurants to choose for which we can't mention them all. When you come to Fifth Avenue, stop in to the Downtown Naples Information Center located at 800 Fifth Ave South Suite 103. The guest relations consultant is happy to provide a brochure of shopping, dining and entertainment along with a list of current events.