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Must Do Attractions in the Naples Area

Naples • Marco Island • The Everglades

The Paradise Coast is home to some of Florida’s most popular attractions and things to do and encompasses the cities of Bonita Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City Museums

Boasting six museums and more than 100 art galleries, Naples, Florida fully deserves its title as “The No. 1 Small Art Town in America”.

With a strong performing arts community and a resident orchestra, culture lovers can attend theater productions ranging from humorous plays to full Broadway musicals. But that’s not all this historic city has to offer.

Cruises, botanical gardens, animal parks and a zoo, historic homes, and educational museums make Naples and Marco Island, Florida fun for all ages and interests.

We have chosen the top Naples and Marco Island attractions to help you plan the perfect Florida Vacation.

Collier County Historical Attractions

Collier County’s history stretches back to the era of Mastadons. In more recent times, the area has been inhabited by Seminole and Calusa Indians, loggers, pioneers, farmers, cattle “crackers”, and entrepreneurs, whose stories are told in the museums, state parks, and attractions of the area.

Discover for yourself what the beautiful Paradise Coast has to offer.

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Must Do Attractions in the Naples Area

Naples Botanical Garden

This 170-acre garden paradise features a showcase of the tropical plant world, including cultivated gardens reflecting the plants and cultures of Florida, Brazil, Asia, and the Caribbean. Water features throughout the grounds are filled with hundreds of species of waterlilies, with lotus and papyrus as well. The 90-acre Preserve features several habitats, including coastal scrub, marshes, pine flatwoods, and mangroves where hundreds... Read More

Wooten's Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park

Alligator Show Wooten’s alligator show is very popular and an Everglades must-see. Kids and adults can get up-close and personal with alligators as the professional handlers share their knowledge about these powerful and mysterious reptiles. You’ll want to bring your camera because, after the show, visitors have an opportunity to hold or hug an alligator – now that’s a vacation souvenir! But don’t worry... Read More

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Visit Southwest Florida's Nationally Accredited Zoo The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is much more than a walk-through zoo. Cruise on a guided tour through islands of monkeys, lemurs, and apes. Experience engaging zoo keeper talks, wildlife shows in the Safari Canyon Open-Air Theater; alligator feedings or Jungle Larry™. It's wild fun from apes to zebras in Southwest Florida’s only nationally accredited zoo! Hand-feed... Read More

The Naples Players

The Naples Players is a nationally recognized community theatre in Naples, Florida, offering musical and theatrical performances, programs, and classes for all ages. The 2024/2025 71st Season includes 42nd Street, Rumors, Almost, Maine, A Christmas Story: The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, Death of a Salesman, Man of La Mancha, The Half-Life of Mari Curie, and The... Read More

Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center

View meaningful exhibits on Holocaust and WWII history, and the personal stories of Southwest Florida residents who are Holocaust Survivors and Liberators. The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples, Florida presents a chronological display of Holocaust and World War II history, pre-war through the post-war Nuremberg Trials. Many of the artifacts have been donated or permanently loaned by local area Holocaust... Read More

Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

This 13,450-acre preserve located about 30 minutes east of Naples is home to the largest remaining stand of virgin bald cypress trees in the world and is the Western Everglades gateway. Start your visit at The Blair Audubon Visitor Center to view exhibits, artwork, and a family-friendly discovery area. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary... Read More

Naples Historical Society’s Historic Palm Cottage

Visit Naples, Florida's Oldest Historic Home Naples' oldest house, Historic Palm Cottage, was built in 1895 and is a treasured and respected symbol of Naples's history. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Palm Cottage, preserved by the Naples Historical Society, is a 3,500-square-foot house-turned-museum where residents and visitors alike can learn about Naples' history. Learn about the early settlers and squatters... Read More

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center

View Native and Exotic Wildlife and Visit the Kid-Friendly Interactive Nature Center The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is a 21-acre nature preserve home to more than 150 species of native and exotic wildlife and is located in the heart of Naples, Florida. The Dalton Discovery Center at The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is an interactive learning center featuring live animals and exhibits... Read More

Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee

Gaming Casino a Short Drive From Naples and Marco Island With 1,400 of the newest slot machines and tons of high paying table games, there are plenty of things to do and lots to win. If you like card games, try your luck at Blackjack, Pai Gow poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Electronic Roulette, and Mini-Baccarat. Slot bets from 1¢ to $100. Table Games starting at... Read More

Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs

Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs, Florida is a charitable zoological park and botanical garden nestled among sprawling banyan trees and plantings overlooking the Imperial River. While preserving the best of Wonder Gardens' history, the nonprofit cares for rescued, rehabilitated, and non-releasable animals. Wonder Gardens Wildlife Exhibits See flamingos, alligators, exotic... Read More

Collier County Museum in Naples

Naples History Comes Alive at This Historical Attraction Naples is proud of its history and heritage and the museum comes alive with exhibits and dioramas that journey back more than 10,000 years to capture the panorama of Southwest Florida's unique history. Both kids and adults will be fascinated while learning about mastodons, prehistoric saber-toothed... Read More

Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier

The Naples Pier is a Top Attraction The Naples Pier sustained substantial damage from Hurricane Ian and will need to be rebuilt. There is only 100 feet of the Pier that is open to the public. The restrooms are open. Concessions are closed. The Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier is one of the most popular attractions in Naples, Florida. Built in 1888 as... Read More

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