Naples Florida is renowned for gorgeous beach sunsets, upscale waterfront
homes, the finest restaurants, world-class shopping, a vibrant arts scene
and abundant nature-based activities.
Because of its affluence, Naples Florida is one of America's most
desirable visitor destinations. This is where you find Southwest
Florida’s
finest four and five star resorts like the Ritz Carlton, the Registry
and the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Naples is a superb
vacation destination, especially for the well to do.
For generations a visit to Naples
Zoo at Caribbean Gardens has been
a visitor's highlight. This lush setting was founded in 1919 by conservationist
Dr. Henry Nehrling and attracted the likes of President Theodore
Roosevelt, inventor Thomas Edison, and botanist David Fairchild.
In 1954, Julius Fleischmann’s
vision for Naples Florida became reality and included the restoration
of the gardens and an attraction featuring rare birds. In 1969, zoo
operators Lawrence and Nancy Jane Tetzlaff (Jungle Larry and Safari
Jane) introduced exotic animals from their attraction at the Cedar
Point theme park in Ohio. Today, Naples Zoo is one of the top 10%
of the nation’s
zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. And it’s
still a must-see attraction when visiting Naples Florida!
Other outdoor attractions abound
in Naples. Naples Botanical Garden has just undergone extensive renovations and is home to six themed gardens. Perfect for an afternoon stroll. Visitors
can also tour Audubon’s Corkscrew
Swamp Sanctuary, a quiet solace where
walkers wind through pinelands, wet prairies and cypress grounds
on an elevated boardwalk. Delnor-Wiggins
State Recreation Area in
North Naples offers a wonderful natural setting for a day at the
beach or picnic. Other
great beach locations are found surrounding the City Pier near downtown
Naples Florida, at Clam
Pass and Lowdermilk
Parks, and at smaller
beach accesses along Gulf Shore Blvd to the north.
Tin City, one of the most unique shopping centers in the world, is a must visit attraction. Previously a center of commerce for Naples’ boating, fishing and seafood industries, Tin City's a quaint collection of boutique shopping along the waterfront downtown.
For a lunch or dinner sightseeing cruise, hop aboard the Naples Princess sailing from the heart of Naples. For "Everything on the Water" visit Naples Marina & Excursions for anything you can imagine that involves water sports.
Prime Outlets operates a center in East Naples and Village on Venetian Bay on the Gulf. Naples offers hundreds of small boutiques and with shops in the downtown district along Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South, you can find just about anything you desire in Naples Florida.
Dining around Naples is a delicious experience. Whether it's at favored seafood restaurants overlooking the water in the heart of Naples, like The Riverwalk or The Dock Restaurants, or in north Naples at a family restaurant like the Watermark Grill, you'll find just what you are looking for. Don't forget the area favorites Rib City, with 11 Southwest Florida loations, Perkins Restaurants, with 13 locations and Mel's Diner with 5 area locations.
With more than 35 golf courses,
Naples has the highest ratio of golf courses to golfers in the US. If mini golf is more your style, visit Coral Cay Adventure Golf for a tropical-themed putt.
Fishing
is great, too – take your pick of seasoned fishing guides at the
City Docks, the party boats at Tin City or just go to the Pier, Naples'
classic landmark right next to the downtown district. Click here for the Golf Course Directory.
If it's culture you're after, Collier County Museums offer visitors a glimpse of Southwest Florida’s past with four facilities located in the heart of Naples, as well as in Immokalee and in Everglades City. The Philharmonic
Center for the Arts is the premiere performance hall in the region
and is home to the Naples Philharmonic. With over 130 galleries in Greater Naples, the region
is definitely on the map as a cultural destination.
Naples Florida is a high amenity town with a variety of attractions
and activities to enjoy. Call on the Greater
Naples Chamber of Commerce for full visitor information about Naples
Florida.
One of the best ways to explore Naples is aboard Naples Trolley Tours. Their fully narrated tour covers over 100 points of interest in and around the heart of Naples. You can board the trolley at dozens of locations, hop off to shop or dine along the route, and hop on the next trolley to complete your circle tour. Naples Florida shopping is another treat in store, with a spectacular selection of retail options to choose from. Coastland Center is the major regional mall, but the selection doesn’t stop there.
If you want to see Naples from the water, your best bets are Cruise Naples which operates a variety of excursions from Tin City and the Naples Princess for delightful lunch and dinner cruises.