DISCOVER NAPLES
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EXPLORE NAPLES
Nature
Naples Botanical Garden
The naples botanical garden is a 170-acre, world-class garden paradise that features plants from around the world. award-winning horticultural design, exhibitions, concerts, flower shows, holiday celebrations, and family-friendly events all make the garden a truly special place to visit.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Naples Zoo is a nationally-accredited zoo offering a full day of fun activities for the whole family. paved pathways wind past rare and beautiful animals residing within a tropical paradise. Enjoy educational animal shows, alligator feedings, and a boat ride through jungle waterways to view the antics of the inhabitants of monkey island.
Rising Tide Explorers
Kayak and boat rentals and guided excursions led by active local biologists and scientists dedicated to the mission of sharing their passion and knowledge of swfl’s local ecology with you and your family.
Manatee Sightseeing
Captains barry and carol fulfill dreams on their tours of manatees in their natural habitat. Approx. 45 mins. from the hotel. $39 per person with coupon from concierge. Reservations required.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
The conservancy of southwest florida nature center is a 21-acre nature preserve home to more than 150 species of native and exotic wildlife. With a touch tank, live sea turtle display, 5,000-gallon aquarium, daily nature programs, and wildlife hospital exhibits, the nature center is fun and educational for the whole family. Don’t miss the informative and relaxing 45-minute electric boat tour along the gordon river.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk
A local treasure offering nearly 2 miles of boardwalk through the corkscrew swamp and home to a multitude of wildlife, hundreds of plant species, and the elusive “ghost orchid.”
Performing Arts
Artis - Naples
Artis is the premier destination for the visual and performing arts in southwest florida, offering music, film, dance, comedy, lectures, and exhibitions featuring internationally-acclaimed artists. home of the baker museum of art.
Gulfshore Playhouse
The gulfshore playhouse presents high-quality professional theatre ranging from venerated classics and broadway hits to contemporary plays and world premieres.
The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre
The state-of-the-art sugden community theater is nestled among the fine restaurants and shops of nearby 5th avenue south. home to the naples players, who perform professional-quality musicals, comedies, dramas, and children's theatre.
Local Landmarks
Naples Pier
Stretching 1,000 feet over the gulf of mexico from the beach at nearby 12th avenue south, the naples pier is the perfect place for a stroll, fishing, people watching, and sunset viewing.
Naples Trolley Tours
Explore beautiful naples by trolley while listening to fascinating historic narrations. the tour is approximately 2 hours long.
Keneca Coastal
Adventures Made Easy! Keneca Coastal is leading the way to stunning South Florida destinations. Be our guest! Whether guests visit the glitz and glamour of world class Palm Beach, the gorgeous Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, or the Winter Equestrian Capital of the World in Wellington, Keneca Coastal is committed to exceeding guests expectations, one magical trip at a time.
Palm Cottage
The palm cottage is naples’ oldest house (built in 1895) and is listed in the national register of historic places. located just a block from the naples pier, the cottage is open for house tours and historic district walking tours.
Museums
Collier Museum at Government Center
Located in the government center, the collier county museum invites you to tour more than 10,000 years of florida history. from prehistoric fossils and long-vanished indian civilizations, discover the people, places, and events that shaped collier county.
Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples
The golisano children’s museum invites visitors of all ages to experience hands-on exhibits that allow them to: journey through the swamps of the everglades; weave through a maze; climb a two-story banyan tree; experiment at a water play station; become a weather forecaster, farmer, chef, fisherman, artist, architect or veterinarian; explore the cold of an igloo, the whoosh of the wind, the sound of the sea, and the colors of the rainbow.
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center
Inspired by a local middle school holocaust project, the museum’s mission is “to teach the lessons of the holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence.” daily docent and self-guided tours are offered.
Revs Institute, Inc.
The revs institute is a non-profit organization showcasing miles collier’s collection of over 100 automobiles built between 1896 and 1995. The vehicles on display are some of the rarest and most important ever built—cars that blazed technical pathways, redefined aesthetic standards, made history, and changed the world.
Water Activities & Boat Cruises
Pure Florida Boat Cruises
Explore Naples by boat from nearby tin city. Options include boat rentals, sightseeing, dolphin watching, sunset cruises, jetboat rides, jetski rentals, fishing trips, and more.
All Water Excursions
Enjoy a day on the water in north naples. offering backwater and offshore fishing, kayak and paddle board rentals and guided tours, dolphin eco sunset tours and cruises, wave runner/jet ski tours, boat rentals, private charters, and shelling excursions.
Sweet Liberty
Departing from the nearby naples city dock, sweet liberty is a 53’ sailing catamaran from which you can enjoy a sunset cruise or an afternoon shelling and sightseeing adventure.
Naples Princess
Cruise liner offering sightseeing, sunset, lunch, and dinner cruises. full bar on board. Enjoy cruising through royal harbor on Naples bay and watch the sunset on the gulf of Mexico from the open air deck or air-conditioned cabin. Departs near hotel.
Lucky Strike Fishing Charters
1/2, 3/4 & full day inshore & offshore charters. captain gordie offers a catch fish guarantee...if you don’t catch fish, he will give you your money back! Departs from Bay View Park (5 miles from hotel).
Dalis Fishing Charters
Deep-sea fishing with lifelong fishermen who know all the spots! 1/2 day 4.5 hour public trip ($100 per person). private charters: 1/2 day 4.5- hour trip ($750); 3/4 day 6-hour trip ($1150); full day deep sea trip 50+ miles off shore ($1550). Departs near hotel.
Naples Beach Water Sports
1/2-hour ($110) or full hour ($175) jet ski gulf adventure. Parasailing ($96-$120 per person) —fly solo, double or triple! Banana boat rides & paddle board rentals. Age restrictions apply. 8.5 miles north of hotel.
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Waterpark
A day of fun for the whole family with 4 pools, a lazy river, a splash playground, diving boards and 5 water slides.
The Everglades
Everglades National Park
The everglades is the largest tropical wilderness in the united states. the national park is breeding ground for tropical wading birds and contains the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere. 36 threatened or protected species inhabit the park, including the florida panther, the american crocodile, and the west indian manatee.
Wooten's Everglades Tours
Take an airboat ride in the everglades! Wooten's offers unique airboat rides through 259 acres of private everglades grasslands, swamp buggy tours through a cypress forest, and an animal sanctuary with panthers, tigers, snakes, crocodiles, and over 100 alligators.
Speedy's Airboats
1-hour airboat trip through the majestic everglades. up close and personal experience on smaller boat that carries up to 6 passengers. $43 per adult, $25 per child with concierge coupon.
Shopping
5th Avenue South
Just blocks away from the hotel is naples’ charming main street, 5th avenue south, and just a bit further, you’ll find the quaint and historic 3rd street south. Both are considered the heart of old naples and home to a myriad of shops, galleries, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes.
3rd Avenue South
Nestled among courtyards, plazas, fountains, and abundant colorful landscaping and flowers, the shops of the 3rd street south historic area are brimming with chic high fashion and resort casual attire for men, women and children. Jewelers, home décor shops, and art galleries round out the offerings of this not-to-be-missed shopping and dining destination in the heart of old naples. During season, don’t miss the third street farmer’s market!
The Village Shops on Venetian Bay
Set on the waterfront of venetian bay, the village is known for its myriad of independent shops, galleries, and restaurants. From casual to elegant, the village shops have unique selections for ladies, men, and children, as well as dazzling jewels and gifts for the home.
Waterside Shops
Waterside is an upscale open-air, lushly-landscaped mall lined with majestic royal palms and exceptional water features. The collection of shops include over 50 of the world’s best retailers and there are several restaurants to choose from for lunch or dinner.
Coastland Center
Indoor shopping mall and food court anchored by macy’s and dillard’s department stores and including mall favorite stores such as h&m, forever 21, victoria’s secret, express and abercrombie & fitch, and old navy.
Miromar Outlets
Featuring over 140 designer and brand name outlets in an outdoor shopping mall. ideal destination for a day of bargain outlet shopping.
Mercato
Aanchored by whole foods market, nordstrom rack, and silverspot cinema (an 11-screen luxury theater), mercato offers manynotable restaurants and upscale retailers. Mercato hosts a vibrant year-round event calendar with many events such as concerts and movies on the lawn that are free and open to the public.
Tin City Waterfront Shops
Tin city is an eclectic waterfront collection of local shops offering unique merchandise, souvenirs and mementos. from swimsuits to scrimshaw, crafts and crystals, tee shirts and fine jewelry, wine and soap, and everything in between, tin city is a one-of-a-kind destination that truly has something for everyone! Tin city is also home to several restaurants offering waterfront dining.
Airport Transportation
Golf Courses
Arrowhead Golf Club
18 holes · par 72 · 6,832 yards
2205 heritage greens dr
Naples, FL 34119
239-596-1000
Lely Resort Golf & Country Club
54 holes · par 72 · 7,230 yards
8004 lely resort blvd
Naples, FL 34113
239-793-2600
Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club
18 holes · par 72 · 6,243 yards
3525 northbrooke dr
Naples, FL 34119
239-593-3392
Old Corkscrew Golf Course
18 holes · par 72 · 7,400 yards
17320 corkscrew rd
Estero, FL 33928
239-949-4700
Esplanade Golf & Country Club
18 holes · par 71 · 6,983 yards
8918 torre vista dr
Naples, FL 34119
239-494-8020
Raptor Bay Golf Course
18 holes · par 71 · 6,461 yards
23001 coconut point resort dr
Estero, FL 33928
239-390-4600
Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club
27 holes · 3 9-hole courses · par 36 · 3,409 yards
10154 heritage bay blvd
Naples, FL 34120
239-353-7056
Stoneybrook Golf Club
21251 stoneybrook golf blvd
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 948-3933
Hibiscus Golf Club
18 holes · par 72 · 6,476 yards
5375 hibiscus dr
Naples, FL 34113
239-774-0088
TPC Treviso Bay
18 holes · par 72 · 7,367 yards
9800 treviso bay blvd
Naples, FL 34113
239-331-2052
Valencia Golf & Country Club
1725 double eagle trail
Naples, FL 34120
239-352-0777
Places to Worship
Celebration Community Beach Church
worship in cambier park
755 8th ave s
Naples, FL 34102
239-649-1588
celebrationbeachchurch.com
Naples Community Church
849 7th ave s
Naples, FL 34102
239-213-1325
First Baptist Church of Naples
3000 orange blossom dr
Naples, FL 34109
239-597-6057
fbcn.org
Naples United Church of Christ
5200 crayton road
Naples, FL 34103
239-261-5469
naplesucc.org
First Presbyterian Church
250 6th st s
Naples, Fl 34102
239-262-1311
fpcnaples.org
St Ann's Catholic Church
985 3rd st s
Naples, FL 34102
239-262-4256
naplesstann.org
First United Methodist Church
388 1st ave s
Naples, FL 34102
239-262-1033
fumcnaples.org
Temple Shalom Synagogue
4630 pine ridge road
naples, fl 34119
239-455-3030
naplestemple.org