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SIGHTSEEING
Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee
Six Chuter Charters Inc.
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Marco River Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Dr.,
Marco Island,
239-389-1575
Catch Florida's game fish in the backwater,
near the coast and in the Gulf of Mexico.
Also offering shelling, sightseeing and family
combo trips for all.
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Spirit of the Fly
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Call for launch location, Everglades City
239-298-3863
Explore the waters of Everglades National Park and the
Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge with dedicated
fly angler Capt. Buddy Ferber.
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INLAND PARKS
Ann Olesky Park at Lake Trafford
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6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee,
239-252-4000
Public ramp at park and a 200-foot pier provide
access to 1,500-acre Lake Trafford. Fish for bass,
crappie and bluegill. Fantastic bird and wildlife
watching. No swimming due to high alligator
population.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
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33000 Tamiami Trail E., Ochopee,
239-695-2000
America's first national preserve, protecting 729,000
acres of pristine, freshwater swamp ecosystem and
supporting marine estuaries along Florida's Southwest
coast. Hike, bike, canoe, kayak or drive on trails, roads
and waterways. Hunting and fishing allowed according
to state seasons and regulations.
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Cambier Park and Norris Center
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8th St. S., Naples, 239-262-6517
Theatrical performances, art displays, classes and
recreational rooms. Other amenities include band shell,
tennis, shuffleboard, bocce and open play area.
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Collier-Seminole State Park
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20200 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples,
239-394-3397
View tropical plants and many types of endangered
animals. The historic walking dredge that constructed
the Tamiami Trail in the 1920s is on display. Canoe or
take a pole boat tour on the Blackwater River. Popular
camping area.
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CREW Bird Rookery
Swamp Trail
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1295 Shady Hollow Blvd. W., Naples,
239-657-2253
The Bird Rookery Swamp Trail offers 12 miles of hiking
and biking trails, including an 1,800-ft. boardwalk with
wheelchair accessibility.
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CREW Cypress Dome Trails
& Caracara Preserve
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3980 CR 850, Immokalee, 239-657-2253
The CREW Cypress Dome Trails (also known as Gate
5) offer six miles of well-marked loop trails through
pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, wet prairie, popash
slough, and two beautiful cypress domes. Trails are
flat grass/sand ground level and seasonally wet in low
spots. This trail also connects to the Caracara Prairie
Preserve trails.
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CREW Marsh Trail
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4600 CR 850, Immokalee, 239-657-2253
The CREW Marsh Hiking Trails (also known as Gate
1) offer 5.5 miles of marked loop trails through
pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, along the edge of
a sawgrass marsh, and through a popash slough.
Observation deck and tower, two boardwalks, benches
along trails, picnic tables located 0.7 miles from
trailhead.
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Eagle Lakes
Community Park
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11565 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239-793-4414
Listed as one of the top 10 birding sites in Southwest
Florida, it's home to more than 160 species of birds.
Ball fields, restrooms, playground and picnic areas.
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Everglades National Park
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815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City,
239-695-3311
The park is the only subtropical wilderness in the U.S.
It contains temperate and tropical plant communities,
as well as marine and estuarine environments. The Gulf
Coast entrance in Everglades City is your gateway to
the saltwater portion of the park in the Ten Thousand
Islands. Boat tours, ranger programs, paddling
adventures.
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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve
State Park
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137 Coastline Dr., Copeland,
239-695-4593
Forests of bald cypress, native royal palms and
orchids. Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk to virgin
cypress strand. Day hikes available. Park-guided
swamp walks Nov.–Apr. Tram tours and special
events.
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Fleischmann Park
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1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples,
239-213-3020
Lighted racquetball, volleyball, basketball,
pickleball courts and game fields. Playground,
water splash area, game room, skate park and
restrooms.
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Florida Panther
National Wildlife Refuge
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12085 S.R. 29, Immokalee,
239-657-8001
Serves as habitat for the Florida panther and other
wildlife, and as a research site for the Native Orchid
Restoration Project. Hiking trails open to the public.
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Frank E. Mackle Jr.
Community Park
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1361 Andalusia Ter., Marco Island,
239-642-0575
Walking and biking paths around a scenic lake, picnic
area, soccer fields and all-new playground and spray
park facility.
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Fred W. Coyle
Freedom Park
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1515 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples,
239-252-4062
50 acres with 5-acre lake good for bass fishing and
approximately 3,500 feet of boardwalk winding
through the lake, ponds, wetlands and forest
hammocks.
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Golden Gate Community Park
and Aquatic Center
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3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples,
239-353-7128
Large pool, kids' pool and waterslide, lighted tennis,
racquetball, basketball, volleyball and shuffleboard
areas, playground, restrooms and fitness center.
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Gordon River
Greenway
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1596 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples,
239-262-0015
A scenic, paved nature trail with water access along
the Gordon River in the heart of Naples. Ideal for
walkers, hikers, runners, cyclists, kayakers, birders,
families, artists and nature lovers.
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Margood Harbor Park
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325 Pear Tree Ave., Goodland,
239-252-4000
This 2.5-acre park features the Margood History
and Community Center, a pedestrian walkway,
open-air pavilions, bocce ball, sand volleyball courts,
horseshoes, playground, a canoe and kayak launch.
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The Naples Preserve
naplesgov.com/d/departments/
parksandrecreation/naplespreserve.aspx
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U.S. 41 N. at Fleischmann Blvd., Naples,
239-261-4290
A unique green space located in the heart of Naples.
An elevated boardwalk enables visitors to take a tour
through this scrub oak community. A great place to
see gopher tortoises.
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North Collier Regional Park
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15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon water park offers fun and relief
from the heat for families. Large facilities for soccer
and softball, fitness center and gymnasium. C'mon
children's museum is also located at the park.
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