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Symbols: q = Family Friendly, g = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours,
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AREA
SIGHTSEEING
Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee
ATTRACTIONS
Audubon Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary
corkscrew.audubon.org
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375 Sanctuary Rd., Naples,
239-348-9151
13,000-acre wilderness area with country's largest
remaining virgin bald cypress forest. Boardwalk
through pinelands, wet prairies and hammocks. One of
the top birding sites in the U.S.
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Nature Center
conservancy.org
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1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, 239-262-0304
Connect with nature! Take an electric boat tour and
explore our Nature Center. Open 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, 7
days a week. Closed Sundays May - December.
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Coral Cay Adventure Golf
coralcaygolf.com
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2205 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239-793-4999
Two 18-hole miniature golf courses in a tranquil,
tropical setting. Snack bar and daily golf specials.
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Golisano Children's Museum
of Naples
cmon.org
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15080 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-514-0084
Committed to nurturing bonds among families and all
generations. The two-story, 30,000-sq.-ft. museum
celebrates the natural curiosity
of children.
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AD ON PG. 47
Marco Golf & Garden
marcogolfandgarden.com
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971 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island,
239-970-0561
A challenging miniature golf course in an
award-winning garden.
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Naples Botanical Garden
naplesgarden.org
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4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples, 239-643-7275
A world-class tropical paradise with cultivated
gardens of Brazil, Florida, Asia and the Caribbean,
plus preserve trails and a fanciful Children's Garden.
Enjoy lunch at the Fogg Cafe and
many special events and exhibits.
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Naples City Dock at Crayton Cove
naplesgov.com/cdw
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880 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-213-3070
The completely rebuilt Naples City Dock has 84 slips
on floating docks accommodating up to 60' vessels.
Transient vessels welcome. Home to Naples' largest
fishing and sailing charter fleet, boats from 25 to 53 ft.
available for charter and sightseeing.
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Naples Pier
naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/naples-pier
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25 12th Ave. S., Naples,
239-213-7120
The pier is the focal point of Naples Beach, the most
visited spot in downtown Naples and perfect for
viewing the spectacular nightly sunsets. Beer and wine
is now available for sale from noon until one hour after
sunset from Cosmos Cafe & Pizzeria on the pier.
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Naples Zoo
at Caribbean Gardens
napleszoo.org
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1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples,
239-262-5409
Naples Zoo is a nationally accredited zoo & historic
botanical garden. Enjoy a full day of activities from
animal exhibits, to shows, to boat tours!
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AD ON PG. 55
Ochopee Post Office
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38000 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee,
239-695-2099
Officially recognized as the smallest post office in the
U.S., formerly an irrigation pipe shed. Opened after a
1953 fire burned Ochopee's general store and post
office. Stop to get your postcards and letters stamped.
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Rookery Bay National Estuarine
Research Reserve
rookerybay.org
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300 Tower Rd., Naples, 239-530-5940
Tour 110,000 acres of protected waterways by
boat or kayak; visit the Environmental Learning
Center's aquariums, exhibits, nature trail and store.
Programs offered twice daily. Many special events and
exhibits.
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Seminole Casino Hotel
- Immokalee
seminoleimmokaleecasino.com
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506 S. First St., Immokalee,
800-218-0007, 239-658-1313
Open 24/7, Seminole Casino Hotel is the premier
gaming destination in Southwest Florida with slots,
blackjack, poker and more. Live entertainment, concerts
and special events.
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Skunk Ape Headquarters
skunkape.biz
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40904 Tamiami Trl. E., Ochopee, 239-695-2275
Learn the story of the legendary Everglades Skunk
Ape. Shop for memorabilia, alligator heads and
other souvenirs. Reptile and bird exhibit with gators,
constrictors and exotic birds.
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Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
napleswaterpark.com
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15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000
A six-acre water park located in North Collier Regional
Park. Features include a water tower and slides,
water-dumping buckets, water pistols, four pools,
and a lazy river. Check the website for open dates
throughout the year.
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AD ON PG. 41
BEACHES
Barefoot Beach
Preserve County Park
colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches
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2 Barefoot Beach Rd., Bonita Springs,
239-252-4000
The park has nature trails, estuary waters for canoe
tours, a long stretch of beach, restrooms, showers plus
a food and rental beach equipment concession. No. 2
on Top Ten USA Beaches list.
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Clam Pass Beach Park
colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches
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Seagate Dr., Naples, 239-252-4000
Concessions rent chairs, cabanas, canoes, kayaks and
beach equipment, including beach wheelchairs. Snack
bar and restrooms. Ranger-guided tours available.
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Conner Park
colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches
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492 Bluebill Ave., Naples, 239-252-4000
Metered parking lot (credit card only) with 158 spaces
located 1/4-mile from the Bluebill Beach access and
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. There is a fishing area
and a 3/4-mile walking trail.
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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins
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11135 Gulfshore Dr., Naples, 239-597-6196
This popular beach park is located on a 199-acre
barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico and features
more than a mile of unspoiled beach. Enjoy fishing,
sunbathing, shelling, birding, picnicking, swimming,
snorkeling and scuba diving on the natural hard bottom
reef just offshore.
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Everglades National Park
nps.gov/ever/index.htm
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815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City,
239-695-3311
Access the deserted, white sand beaches within the
Gulf Coast region of Everglades National Park by
motorboat, kayak, canoe or tour boat. Depart from
the Gulf Coast Visitor Center or hire a private ecotour
or fishing guide to get you there. Beach camping by
permit.
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Keewaydin Island
rookerybay.org/visit/keewaydin.html
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Barrier Island Beach between Naples
and Marco Island
Keewaydin Island is an 8-mile long barrier island
between Marco Island and Naples accessible only by
boat. Most of the island is preserved as conservation
land. Popular for shelling, relaxing beach days. Dogs
are allowed but must be leashed. Visit by taking the
Hemingway Water Shuttle from Marco Island, the Water
Wϋber from Naples, or your own boat.
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Lowdermilk Park on Naples Beach
naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/lowdermilk-park
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1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples,
239-213-3029
Gazebo rentals, picnic tables, full concession, sand
volleyball courts, restrooms, showers available. Free
sand wheelchairs available at concession.
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