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
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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. World-famous
as one of the top birding sites in the U.S.
q g V
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Nature Center
conservancy.org
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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
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.
q g V
AD ON PG. 47
Horticultural Learning Center
collier.ifas.ufl.edu
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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.
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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.
q g V
AD ON PG. 45
Naples City Dock at Crayton Cove
naplesgov.com/cdw
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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/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 the spectacular nightly sunsets. The pier
is open to just past the concession stand. The west
end of the pier is closed for repairs and fishing is
suspended until the full pier reopens in Fall 2018. Beer
and wine is now available for sale from noon until one
hour after sunset from Cosmos Cafe & Pizzaria on the
pier.
FREE q g
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
napleszoo.org
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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 V
AD ON PG. 58
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. Stop to get your postcards and letters stamped in
this historic post office.
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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 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.
q g V
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.
FREE g AD ON INSIDE BACK COVER
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.
q g V
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.
q V
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.
Has been recognized on Top Ten USA Beaches list.
q g V
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.
g V
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
floridastateparks.org/park/Delnor-Wiggins
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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. Has been
recognized on Top Ten USA Beaches list.
g V
Keewaydin Island
hemingwaywatershuttle.com
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951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island 239-315-1136
Take the water shuttle boat to and from the dog-
friendly beaches at Keewaydin Island, 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.
Lowdermilk Park on Naples Beach
naplesgov.com/finance/page/beach-parking
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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.
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Naples Beach
naplesgov.com/finance/page/beach-parking
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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
colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches
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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.
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South Marco Beach Access
colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches
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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
colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches
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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 V
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