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Symbols: q = Family Friendly, g = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours, l = Boat Launch AREA SIGHTSEEING Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee ATTRACTIONS Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary corkscrew.audubon.org u 375 Sanctuary Rd., Naples, 239-348-9151 13,000-acre wilderness area with country's largest remaining virgin bald cypress. Boardwalk through pinelands, wet prairies and hammocks. One of the top birding sites in the U.S. q g V Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center conservancy.org u 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, 239-262-0304 Open 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Mon.-Sat. Learn about the importance of our natural resources. Explore the Dalton Discovery Center, take an electric boat ride, visit the wildlife rehabilitation hospital, browse the gift shop. q g V AD ON PG. 29 Coral Cay Adventure Golf coralcaygolf.com u 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. q Golisano Children's Museum of Naples cmon.org u 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. q g V AD ON PG. 17 Horticultural Learning Center collier.ifas.ufl.edu u 14700 Immokalee Rd., Naples, 239-252-4800 Themed gardens, including a series of education and demonstration gardens. How-to workshops and events. FREE q g Marco Golf & Garden marcogolfandgarden.com u 971 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, 239-970-0561 A challenging miniature golf course in an award-winning garden. q Naples Botanical Garden naplesgarden.org u 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. q g V AD ON PG. 45 Naples City Dock at Crayton Cove naplesgov.com/departments/ parksandrecreation/citydock.aspx u 880 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-213-3070 Naples' largest fishing and sailing charter fleet, boats from 25 to 53 ft. available for charter and sightseeing. FREE q g V Naples Pier naplesgov.com u West end of 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. The city of Naples provides a blanket fishing license for the pier, so everyone with a fishing rod is welcome. FREE q g Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens napleszoo.org u 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples, 239-262-5409 Southwest Florida's only nationally accredited zoo. Feed the giraffes and have wild fun from apes to zebras. Wildlife shows, a cruise to view primates living on islands in Lake Victoria and lots more, all located in a beautiful, historic botanical garden. q g Ochopee Post Office u 38000 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee, 239-695-2099 Officially recognized as the smallest post office in the U.S. Stop to get your postcards and letters stamped in this historic post office. q g Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve rookerybay.org u 300 Tower Rd., Naples, 239-530-5940 Tour 110,000 acres by boat or kayak; visit the Environmental Learning Center's aquariums, exhibits, nature trail and store. Programs offered twice daily. q g V Seminole Casino Hotel - Immokalee seminoleimmokaleecasino.com u 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. FREE g AD ON INSIDE BACK COVER Skunk Ape Headquarters skunkape.biz u 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. q g V Sun-N-Fun Lagoon napleswaterpark.com u 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. q V BEACHES Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=455 u 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. q g V Clam Pass Beach Park colliergov.net/parks u 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. g V Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins u 11135 Gulfshore Dr., Naples, 239-597-6196 A 199-acre barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. More than a mile of unspoiled beach, fishing, sunbathing, shelling, swimming, picnicking and birding. Named No. 9 on the Top Ten USA Beaches list. g V Lowdermilk Park on Naples Beach naplesgov.com u 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, 239-213-3029 Picnic tables, concessions, sand volleyball courts, restrooms and showers are available. Free sand chairs available for beachgoers who require a wheelchair. q g Naples Beach naplesgov.com u 25 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-213-7120 The pier is the focal point of Naples Beach, but the sand stretches for miles. There are public access points at the west end of all the downtown avenues. FREE q g North Gulf Shore Beach Access colliergov.net/parks u N. Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples, 239-252-4000 Walking path between the condominiums of Seagate and North Gulf Shore Blvd. provides access to the Gulf beach in North Naples. q South Marco Beach Access colliergov.net/parks u 930 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 239-252-4000 Popular and convenient public beach access. $8 daily parking fee without Collier County beach parking permit. Tigertail Beach Park collierparks.com u 480 Hernando Dr., Marco Island, 239-252-4000 White-sand beach, barrier island in the making, bird watching, shelling, tidal pool exploration and breathtaking sunsets. Playground and full facilities. q g Vanderbilt Beach colliergov.net/parks u 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000 Bird watching, shelling and stand-up paddleboarding are just some of the activities to be enjoyed at this white-sand beach. q g D i s c o v e r Y o u r P a r a d i s e . | N a p l e s , M a r c o I s l a n d & T h e E v e r g l a d e s 4 0 D i s c o v e r Y o u r P a r a d i s e . | N a p l e s , M a r c o I s l a n d & T h e E v e r g l a d e s 4 0

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