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Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum - The world largest display of rare artefacts highlighting the history and culture of the seminole tribe.
WHERE? Located 17 miles north of exit 49 (I-75).
Airboat Tours by Captain Doug - If you haven't seen the Everglades by airboat, then you haven't seen the Everglades.
WHERE? 200 Collier Avenue, Everglades City. Phone (239) 695-4400.
Airboat Tours by SPEEDY JOHNSON'S - All boats have the highest seats in the area for better visibility.
Open daily 9-5.
WHERE? 621 Begonia Street (just off Highway 29), Everglades City. FL. Phone (800) 998-4448.
ATLANTA to NAPLES -
A flight to ATLANTA.
Sightseeing of ATLANTA.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around ATLANTA.
Finally driving down to NAPLES by rental car.
Automotive Museum REVS of Collier County has about 100 classic cars on display. A MUST to see!
WHERE? 2500 S. Horseshoe Dr. Phone (239) 687-7387. Advance Reservation Tickets Required.
AVE MARIA, a new hometown where you can live, play, shop, dine, learn and work in a naturally beautiful environment.
Visit the visitor center and watch a FREE movie about Ave Maria.
WHERE? Ave Maria, FL 34120.
COMBINE WITH: Lake Trafford
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures - Discover the delicate balance of nature at Babcock Ranch on a 90-minute buggy tour through the
Telegraph Swamp. Tours by reservation only.
WHERE? 8000 SR 31, Punta Gorda, FL. Phone (800) 500-5583.
Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park is the place to experience the wildlife of a barrier island.
A nature lover's dream! It's located at the end of Barefoot Beach Road off Bonita Beach Road on 342 acres.
Walk along the interpreted trail to get a good overview of the habitats.
A must to see!
BAYFRONT, ideally located on Naples Bay, where Goodlette Frank Road meets the US41,
situated in the inner city, there is this exclusive oasis with top galleries, fine shops and gourmet restaurants -
surrounded by colorful European architecture.
Musical entertainment and special events fill the calendar year-round.
WHERE? Just opposite of Tin City.
Beach Hotel is hosting JAZZ ON THE GULF once a month on Saturday night.
You can enjoy the beautiful sunset at the bar and beach.
WHERE? 851 Gulfshore Boulevard N., Naples, Phone (239) 261-2222.
Learn more in our calendars of events...
Bicycle Tours Naples - Tour Old Naples or the Everglades with Naples Bicycle Tours. Or pedal your own way to get a dose
of sunshine and lose those love handles. Phone (239) 455-4611.
Big Cypress National Preserve
is home to all that is wild Florida, from rare orchids to as many as 35 endangered Florida panthers.
Take a senic drive along the Turner River Loop Road.
WHERE? Visitors' center is about 50 miles east of Naples on U.S.41.
Scheduled activities are FREE but require reservations: Phone (239) 695-1201
Bird Gardens of Naples is a nonprofit organization whose sole concern is parrot welfare in captivity and conservation of wild parrots. We are an outreach and placement program which places into safe custody, parrots which are abandoned, abused, or in need of a home for any reason.
WHERE? 1060 Purple Martin DR, Naples, Florida 34120. Phone: (813) 841-1911.
COMBINE WITH: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
COMBINE WITH: AVE MARIA
Bonita Flea Market FLAMINGO - is our favorite flea market. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 4.
WHERE? 11902 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
COMBINE WITH: Greyhound Track
COMBINE WITH: Everglades Wonder Gardens
Botanical Garden of Naples is creating a world class paradise that combines delightful
cultivated tropical gardens with beautifully restored natural habitats.
WHERE? 4020 Bayshore Drive, Naples.
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Caribbean Gardens
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Discover animals from Alligators to Zebras among the giant trees of this historic garden founded in 1919!
WHERE? 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL 34102.
Children Museum. A lot of fun for kids of all ages!
WHERE? Golisano Children s Museum of Naples, 15080 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34109, PH: 239-514-0084.
Chokoloskee Museum, also called as "The Smallwood Trading Post",
is located at 360 Mamie Street on Chokoloskee Island, just 4 miles south of Everglades City.
It is open from 10 to 4 seven days a week, except Wednesdays and Thurdays.
It's a must-see. For more information call (239) 695-2989...
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Clam Pass - that's the name of a unique beach and park in Naples - you have to see.
It consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
There is a boardwalk, which provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest.
The boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and
can be walked or you can catch a ride on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day.
WHERE? 410 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34103.
Coastland Center Mall at Golden Gate Pkwy corner to U.S.41 is the biggest mall in town.
There is - of course - a food court!
WHERE? 1900 Ninth Street North, Naples.
Coconut Point Mall is a big shopping center - not a Mall! Located between Bonita Springs and Estero.
They have 113 stores and 25 restaurants - all surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk.
Coconut Point is the place for people to gather, shop, dine, work, play, see a new film - you name it.
WHERE? US41 between Corkscrew Road and Coconut Road in Estero.
COMBINE WITH: Koreshan State Park
Collier County Museum gives you 10,000 years of southwest Florida history: prehistoric fossils,
Indian artifacts, a Seminole village and much more. WHERE? Collier County Government Center. U.S.41 corner Airport Road.
It's a must-see. Phone (239) 774-8476...
Collier-Seminole State Park.
This park features a wealth of vegetation and wildlife typical of the Everglades, plus a forest made up of tropical trees.
Located on U.S. 41, 17 miles south of Naples.
WHERE? 20200 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 33961
Conservancy Natural Science Museum displays sea life and ocean displays, has trails, bird watching and electric boat rides.
A must to see.
WHERE? 1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples, Phone (239) 262-0304.
Coral Cay Adventure Mini Golf.
Twin 18-hole miniature golf courses.
WHERE? 2205 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, Phone (239) 793-4999.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a gentle, pristine wilderness that dates back more than 500 years.
A 2.25 mile boardwalk meanders through mother nature.
WHERE? 275 Sanctuary Road, West, Naples, Phone (239) 348-9151.
Cruises (Sightseeing or sunset cruises at Tin City) beside mangrove islands inhabited by an abundance of bird life including
the bald eagle. Dolphin and manatee may thrill you with a playful appearance. See also the beautiful waterfront homes of Port Royal...
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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
is one of the most popular seashore destinations in Naples,
this park's mile-long stretch of white sugar sand has been rated as one of the best beaches in the nation.
The beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling, and picnicking.
DENVER to NAPLES -
A flight to DENVER (Colorado).
Sightseeing of DENVER.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around DENVER.
Finally driving down to NAPLES by rental car.
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EDEN VINEYARDS Winery - The awarding wines are enjoyed by thousands and carried home all over the world. Wine tasting available all day.
WHERE? 19709 Little Lane, ALVA, FL 33920.
Open daily 11:00 - 4:00.
COMBINE WITH: Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Edison & Ford Winter Estates is one of the greatest historic treasures within South West Florida.
Edison visited Fort Myers in 1885 where he built two beautiful winter homes
complete with an electric laboratory and botanical gardens.
In 1896 Edison became friends with Henry Ford. Ford bought his own property next to Edison.
WHERE IS THIS MUSEUM? 2350 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, Florida 33901, Phone (239) 334-7419.
COMBINE WITH: EDEN VINEYARDS Winery
EDISON MALL in Fort Myers - There are approximately 150 specialty shops including a well stocked food court.
WHERE? The Edison Mall is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
Epcot Center in ORLANDO as a day trip,
where visitors can make a ride "around the world"
while being amazed of an exhibition of high tec in present and future.
Everglades Area Tours is a family owned business that has been providing intimate, Guided Boating, Kayaking and Walking Eco Tours since the late 1990 s. All guides are full-time, formally trained Florida Master Naturalists and are THE most experienced in the area.
WHERE? Everglades City (Chokoloskee).
COMBINE WITH: Smallest POST OFFICE of the world.
Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands are a rare and beautiful place. It is one of North America's unsung wild places.
Go to Everglades City and discover Mother Nature.
WHERE? The visitor center is just south of Everglades City with educational display, films and brochures.
COMBINE WITH: POST OFFICE
Everglades Wonder Gardens - is a private company categorized under Zoological Garden.
Largest collection of live Florida Crocodiles. Wild Florida Panthers. Rattlesnakes. Alligator feeding.
German Language Tours available. Open daily: 9-5.
WHERE? 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
COMBINE WITH: Bonita Flea Market
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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park -
Called "the Amazon of North America". The Fakahatchee Strand is a linear swamp forest,
approximately twenty miles long by five miles wide and oriented from north to south.
WHERE? 137 Coastline Drive, Copeland, FL 34137, Phone (239) 695-4593.
Farmers Market in Naples at Third Street South.
WHERE? Located behind in the Neapolitan parking lot between Third Street South and Gordon Drive.
SATURDAY 7:30 - 11:30
FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH Naples' main street, combines the charm of a beautiful historic district with the cosmopolitan
sophistication of world-class-shopping, dining and cultural arts.
Musicians entertain from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month.
Learn more from the calendar of events.
COMBINE WITH: THIRD STREET SOUTH
Fishing (Deep-Sea-Fishing departs at Tin City). LADY BRETT 45 departs twice daily for deep sea fishing fun up to 12 miles off-shore...
Fleamasters Fleamarket in FORT MYERS is the biggest in SW-Florida and is easy to find: From I-75 take SR 82 (exit 138) west 1.25 miles.
Open FRI, SAT, SUN from 8-4. WHERE? 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers.
French Bread Oven is an ALL NATURAL ARTISAN BAKERY. COFFEE. BREAKFAST. LUNCH. WINE. CATERING. Handcrafted Bread.
Sundays closed.
WHERE? St. Andrews Square, 8793 Tamiami Trail East, #105-1.
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Golf Lesson - by Clay Ballard.
This video is one of my favorites!
WHERE? Click here...
Great Calusa Blueway
Find out just how easy it is to explore the Great Calusa Blueway by kayak or canoe.
Learn about the dolphins, manatees and other wildlife that inhabits these rich waters.
WHERE? Between Naples and Ft.Myers.
Greyhound Track
in Bonita Springs, north of Naples, on Bonita Beach Road. Year-around dog racing.
COMBINE WITH: Bonita Flea Market
Gulf Coast Skimmers.
The Gulf Coast Skimmers have been performing free water ski shows in Naples, Florida since 1988.
WHERE? At Lake AVALON in Naples. Tamiami Trail East corner to Lakewood Blvd.
Gulf Coast Town Center is a huge shopping center between Bonita Springs and Fort Myers.
There are also fine shops and many restaurants.
If you visit MIROMAR Outlets (Exit 123 of I-75) - make a detour to this Town Center.
WHERE? Exit 128 of I-75 (Alico Road).
COMBINE WITH: Miromar Outlets
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Holocaust Museum. It houses over 1,000 World War II and Holocaust artifacts and original photographs displayed chronologically
from the rise of Nazism to Allied Liberation and the Nuremberg Trials.
WHERE? Suite 7. Sandalwood Square Naples, FL 34103. Phone (239) 263-9200.
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The IMAG History & Science Center is an extraordinary, unique family-friendly destination in Southwest Florida featuring aquariums and animal exhibits; interactive displays, exhibits, and activities; presentations, and innovative programs all to inspire the imagination in you, your family, and friends.
WHERE? 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916.
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JUNGLE QUEEN - Go to FORT LAUDERDALE and enjoy a riverboat trip you won't never forget.
WHERE? Click here or call and make reservations today. Phone: (954) 462-5596.
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KEY WEST EXPREss - Get away to Key West, America's Caribbean Paradise, aboard Key West Express,
where getting there is half the fun! What are you waiting for?
WHERE? 1200 Main Street, Ft Myers Beach, Florida 33931. Phone: 239-463-5733.
King Richards Medieval Family Fun Park. A paradise for kids! Admission $29.
WHERE? 6780 North Airport Road, Naples, FL 34109.
Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing!
WIND STALKERS KITEBOARDING give lessons at select beaches in SW-Florida, Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Beach.
Come and get Kiteboarding Lessons with a Professional and Experienced CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR. 5 1/2 years on Teaching kiteboarding.
Koreshan State Park -
Cyrus Reed Teed was probably the most unusual pioneer, bringing followers to Estero in 1894 to build NEW JERUSALEM for his new faith,
Koreshanity. The colony believed that the entire universe existed within a giant, hollow sphere.
In 1961 the last four members deeded the land to the state. Today, visitors can fish, picnic, boat and can get information about Koreshanity.
WHERE? 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928, Phone (239) 992-0311.
COMBINE WITH: Coconut Point Mall
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Lake Trafford Airboat Tour - Sit back and hang on for a thrilling adventure on one of Florida s most unique vessels.
Glide through the glades exploring areas of the lake only accessible by airboat.
WHERE? 6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee, FL 34142, Reservation call recommended Phone (239) 657-2214.
Visit the small kiosk at the lake and look at the small zoo they have. There are some snakes and parrots.
And if your are there - don't miss the farmers market in Immokalee. May be you can buy cheap fruits or vegetables. Do haggle.
COMBINE WITH: Ave Maria
Liebig Art Center
The von Liebig Art Center, 585 Park Street, Naples, FL 34102, Phone (239) 262-6517
Lovers Key State Park (Beach) - For years, Lovers Key was accessible only by boat and it was said that only lovers traveled to the island
to enjoy its remote and solitary beach. Today, the islands and their waters are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins,
roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles.
Lowdermilk Beach Park - our favorite beach in Naples.
Near downtown Naples this lovely beach stretches 1000 feet along the Gulf of Mexico offering a playground, covered picnic areas, concession stand,
bathrooms and sweet water showers.
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Manatee World - Boat trip to see manatees. They are one of Florida's most interesting animals,
and unfortunately endangered. The trip last an hour and a half, and costs $18.
WHERE? 5605 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, Reservation call recommended Phone (239) 693-1434.
MANHATTAN on foot in 7 days. Why not a detour to NEW YORK?
NEW YORK is loved by many - and hated by few.
Read more here...
Marco Island is the only one of the Ten Thousand Islands along the Gulf Coast that is inhabited.
It is an attractive starting point for trips to the Everglades.
MERCATO - shop, dine and be entertained at MERCATO - Naples newest uptown destination.
Enjoy many good restaurants and shop at the best food supermarket in town: WHOLE FOODS MARKET.
Free concert from 6 to 10 p.m. every first Friday of the month.
WHERE? Just North of Vanderbilt Beach Road on U.S.41
Miami's South Beach, also known as SoBe, the area from 1st street to about 25th street,
is one of the more popular areas of Miami Beach. Topless sunbathing is tolerated on certain designated areas of the beach.
The TV show Miami Vice helped make the area popular. SoBe is considered one of the richest commercial areas on the beach,
It's a place where the rich and beautiful live. Visit the
NEWS CAFE
and you could meet PARIS HILTON.
Or stay overnight for about $100 in the
ART-DECO-HOTEL "Breakwater".
Miami Seaquarium bietet aufregende Shows mit verschiedenen Tieren. Der Tierpark ist eingebunden in Biscayne Bay.
Alle Shows und Veranstaltungen sind im Eintrittspreis enthalten:
(Seaworld in Orlando is better!)
Miniature Golf or Mini Golf!
Come relax and enjoy our tranquil, tropical settings among the caves, reefs, waterfall and harbor. Enjoy our concession area for snacks, drinks, ice slush and ice cream.
Museum of the Art in Fort Lauderdale display among others pictures from PICAssO and WARHOL.
WHERE? 1 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Museum of Collier County at 3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112.
Museum of ONE MAN BAND at 5880 Shirley St., Unit 207, Naples, FL 34109.
Bill Edgerton is maestro to a veritable museum of mechanized, self-playing instruments.
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Naples is known as the most glamorous city in southwest Florida. Visitors are spoiled by exclusive
boutiques, good restaurants, and an array of cultural events. Golfer love the area because of its picturesque
golf courses. Last but not least: beachgoers enjoy 10 miles of beaches with white sand. LEARN MORE HERE...
Naples Players are top-notch local performers producing up-scale musicals and comedies.
399 Goodlette Rd. Phone (239) 263-7990.
Naples Preserve - A unique green space located in the heart of Naples! Unbelievable. Corner of Fleischmann Blvd and U.S.41.
A 4-mile boardwalk for a self-guided tour.
NAPLES PRINCEss - it's the ROLLS ROYCE - Enjoy Naples Bay, see the multimillion-dollar homes of Port Royal,
and cruise out into the Gulf of Mexico aboard Naples' most elegant cruise ship, a 93 foot air-conditioned luxury yacht for 149 passengers.
WHERE? 550 Port 'O' Call Way, Naples. Phone: (239) 649-2275.
New Year's Eve -
If you are here on New Year's Eve you have to attend
the huge annual Fireworks at Naples Pier. In 2016 it starts at 7:30pm.
Get local tips on where to park and where to go after to continue celebrating.
WHERE? West end of 12th Ave South.
NEW YORK is loved by many - and hated by few.
Here is an interesting travelogue Walk through Manhattan in 7 days...
NEW YORK - Affordable...
Traveling with the low-budget airline WOW AIR from Frankfurt to New York with an intermediate stop in Reykjavik.
You can also interrupt the trip on ISLAND for a week.
www.bigapplegreeter.org or www.windowswear.com will guide you thru NEW YORK.
www.wyndhamhotels.com at the Wyndham Garden Hotel on Long Island is with $89 not pricey.
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Orlando is doubtless one of
the most popular destinations in Florida. Here, among the many different theme parks, the whole family can fulfill their vacation dreams.
Even adults have no trouble exploring the numerous imaginary worlds and experiencing the fun of being a child again.
The various attractions of the Mickey Mouse empire are quite diverse, ranging from
Disney's Animal Kingdom
(a breathtaking safari through exotic landscapes) to
Epcot Center
, where visitors embark on a mini world-tour and can marvel at the latest wonders of science and technology,
or
MGM Studios
, where visitors can watch the creation of the wonderful cartoon characters.
Non-Disney attractions in the Orlando area are
Universal Studios Escape ,
Sea World Florida and
Kennedy Space Center
located on the Space Coast near Orlando.
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Palm Cottage -
is the second oldest house in Collier County. The house was built in 1895 for Henry Watterson,
the famous editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. It's now home to the Naples Historical Society's Museum.
WHERE? Corner of 12th Ave South and Gulf Shore Blvd.
Parasail over Paradise - Fly through the air with the greatest ease at about 250 feet above the Gulf of Mexico.
WHERE? Bonita Jetski & Parasail, 27908 Hickory Blvd Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Phone (239) 825-7559.
PGA TOUR Superstore - At more than 40,000 square feet, the massive store includes several golf swing simulators and practice bays,
indoor putting greens and chipping areas, plus a full club-making and repair facility.
WHERE? 2135 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34102, Phone: (239) 384-6380. Right across the Coastland Mall.
Philharmonic Center for the Arts offers quite an array of entertainment: ballet, opera, jazz, pops, Broad-
way and concert piano. For the art lover, the Center has four art gallerles. WHERE? 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Phone (239) 597-1900.
Pier of Naples -
Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, The Naples Pier stands as a community landmark.
No license needed for pier fishing.
WHERE? End of 12th Ave South.
POST OFFICE - the smallest in America -
Tourists flock to this tiny 7 by 8 foot historic place in the middle of nowhere.
WHERE? 5 miles east of crossing U.S.41 and State Road 29.
COMBINE WITH: Everglades City
Prime Outlets (former Coral Isle Factory Shops) one mile south of U.S.41 on State Road 951 to Marco Island.
40 shops (Mark Cross, Etienne Aigner)...
Promenade shops in Bonita Springs on U.S.41 (1 mile north of Bonita Beach Road, western side)
provide 30 exquisite boutiques, restaurants, specialty shops and services. It's a must to see.
WHERE? 26811 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134.
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Rental Boats for half or full day
WHERE? 951 Bald Eagle Drive, MARCO ISLAND, FL. Phone (239) 394-2502.
Ringling Museum - Visit the state art museum of Florida! The institution offers twenty-one galleries of European paintings as well as Cypriot antiquities and Asian, American, and contemporary art, including a world-renowned collection of Peter Paul Rubens paintings. Visit the campus, which includes the art museum, circus museum, and Ca' d'Zan, the Ringlings' mansion!
You need 2 hours to drive. But it's worth it.
To acquire a taste for it click here...
WHERE? 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, Phone: (941) 359-5700.
Rookery Bay - The Rookery Bay and Ten Thousand Islands ecosystem is a prime example of a nearly pristine subtropical mangrove forested estuary.
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SALT LAKE CITY and UTAH -
A flight to SALT LAKE CITY (Utah).
Sightseeing of SALT LAKE CITY.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around SALT LAKE CITY and UTAH.
Finally driving back to SLC.PART 1: FROM SLC TO PAGE.
SALT LAKE CITY and UTAH -
A flight to SALT LAKE CITY (Utah).
Sightseeing of SALT LAKE CITY.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around SALT LAKE CITY and UTAH.
Finally driving back to SLC.PART 2: FROM PAGE TO SLC.
Salvador Dali Museum - Visit the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist.
Come see why the Michelin Guide gave us the only three star rating on Florida's west coast!
WHERE? 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701.
Sanibel Factory Stores located on the way to Sanibel Island, just before the bridge (Summerlin Road).
55 outlet stores (Reebok, Levi's).
Sanibel Island J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico.
The refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States.
It is world famous for its spectacular migratory bird populations.
WHERE? 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957. Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Fridays closed. Admission: Car $5.
And don't miss the beaches!
Sawgrass Mills Mall near Fort Lauderdale
is one of the most popular shopping destinations. With more than 400 name brand discounters, manufacturer and retail outlets
offers it something for the entire family. WHERE? 12801 West Sunrise Blvd, SUNRISE, FL 33323.
Open daily 11-8.
Sea World Florida in Orlando
offers not only sophisticated water parks, but also a different perspective on the world of water and its creatures. Orcas, dolphins, sea lions, polar bears, walruses and manatees are favorites for big and little guests, and a range of animal encounters is as educational as it is unforgettable...
SEATTLE. -
A flight from FRANKFURT to SEATTLE.
Sightseeing of SEATTLE.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around SEATTLE.
Finally going down to NAPLES by plane.
Segway of Naples - The Segway Tour is perfect for visitors.
This tour will offer a fantastic orientation and give you a great opportunity to see all of the sites.
Seminole Casino
in Immokalee, east of Naples, has 24/7 action. Look at the 1150 slot machines and get the LAS VEGAS feeling.
Visit also the Farmers market in Immokalee.
Shell Factory & Nature Park - "We have something for Everyone" - that's the motto!.
WHERE? U.S.41 North Fort Myers. Phone (800) 282-5805.
Shirley Street Antique Mall - Fifty plus antique dealers have put out their best wares to provide you with an enjoyable
shopping experience with everything from the Antique to the Unique. You'll love it.
WHERE? corner of Central Ave and Goodlette Road South in Naples.
Shy Wolf Sanctuary -
Our mission is first and foremost, to provide a home for displaced animals.
Second, to encourage empathy and understanding in people towards all life;
and third to bring about awareness of breeding practices that put these animals and others like them in harm's way.
Busch Gardens. Just over an hour west of Orlando near Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast,
you'll find yourself on the edge of Africa at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay.
Experience up-close encounters with amazing animals, take an unforgettable safari across the Serengeti Plains,
test your courage on pulse-pounding roller coasters, take in a stage show, and colorful live entertainment all year long.
Sugden Regional Park in East Naples (Tamiami Trail East across Lakewood Drive).
Amenities: White sand beach on a 60-acre freshwater lake AVALON with designated swimming area,
lighted children's playground, waterski shows, amphitheater, picnic pavillions, paddleboat rental, restrooms and much more. Phone (239) 591-8596.
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Ted Smallwood Store -
Indians traded at the store, founded in 1906. now a museum run by the Smallwood Family.
WHERE? At the tip of Chokoloskee Island, way south of Everglades City.
Ten Thousand Islands -
is a refuge is part of one of the largest expanses of mangrove estuary in North America; approx. 30% of refuge (8,000 acres) is mangrove forest, 16,000 acres marine water, 11,000 acres freshwater marshland and other habitat.
THIRD STREET SOUTH runs through a charming, historic district in the heart of Old Naples
and is filled with many upscale shops and gourmet restaurants,
only a few blocks from the beach. Enjoy a beer in Naples' Pub.
Musicians entertain from 6 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month.
COMBINE WITH: FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH
Tin City Waterfront Marketplace is Naples' original shopping sensation. In a setting which recalls Naples' nautical past, you'll find more than 40 creative boutiques and great restaurants.
Authentically Naples, Tin City lets you discover local treasures of yesterday and today.
And don't forget to visit the nearby RIVER WALK SHOPS!
WHERE? US41 East at Goodlette Road.
TRIP: From ATLANTA to NAPLES -
A flight to ATLANTA.
Sightseeing of ATLANTA.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around ATLANTA.
Finally driving down to NAPLES by rental car.
TRIP: From DENVER to NAPLES -
A flight to DENVER (Colorado).
Sightseeing of DENVER.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around DENVER.
Finally driving down to NAPLES by rental car.
TRIP: Around SEATTLE -
A flight from FRANKFURT to SEATTLE.
Sightseeing of SEATTLE.
Pick-up a rental car.
Touring around SEATTLE.
Finally going down to NAPLES by plane.
Trolley Tours of Naples - See the best of Naples...first!
This sightseeing tour covers over 100 points of interest and is a must-do. We recommend it.
WHERE? 1010 Sixth Avenue South, Naples. Phone: (239) 262-7300.
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Universal Studios Escape in Orlando,
visitors can experience movies "live." With the exception of Hollywood in California, the
studios in Florida are some of the U.S.'s largest film production facilities where movies are actually made. In "Twister" tourists are kept in high suspense when they witness a "real" tornado develop from just 20 feet away.
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Venetian Village (reachable from U.S.41 - take Park Shore Drive to Gulf Shore Blvd North)
have over 50 luxury shops, galleries, and restaurants, all in a unique mediterranean panoramic waterfront setting.
VILLAGE NIGHTS with LIVE MUSIC from 6 to 9 p.m. every first Thursday of every month.
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Water Park Sun-N-Fun in North Naples is the best for Kids in the entire Naples Area.
WHERE? North Collier Regional Park at 15000 Livingston Road in North Naples. Admission $9.
Water Slide for kids of all ages. With big swimming pool. Fitness Center etc.
WHERE? GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd, Naples, Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am - 10 pm
Waterside shops corner at U.S.41 (north) and Seagate Drive
provide exquisite shops and boutiques, restaurants and services (e.g. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE). It's a must-see.
WHERE? 5414 Tamiami Trail North (U.S.41).
Water Ski Shows can be seen on LAKE AVALON.
And if you don't like to swim in the Gulf - Here you can swim in a calm sweetwater lake!
WHERE? 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples, FL 34112, Phone (239) 732-0570
Wave Runner Rentals are available (among other locations) in FORT MYERS BEACH.
WHERE? The information booth (very nice staff) is right on the beach
in front of the pool of the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa Hotel.
WEB CAM at NAPLES's Pier.
WHERE? Click here:
WOOTEN's Alligator Park and Airboat Tours - 200 alligators and 27 crocodiles.
WHERE? 35 miles south of Naples on US41, Ochopee, FL 34141, Phone (239) 695-2781.
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Zoo in Naples
Discover animals from Alligators to Zebras among the giant trees of this historic garden founded in 1919!
WHERE? 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL 34102
(near Coastland Mall).
Without guarantee of correctness: Every first Saturday of the month FREE admission for Naples Property Tax Payer. Show your tax certification.
NAPLES in sunshine...
...that's normal!
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Trolley Tours of Naples - See the best of Naples...first!
This sightseeing tour covers over 100 points of interest and is a must-do. We recommend it.
WHERE? 1010 Sixth Avenue South, Naples. Phone: (239) 262-7300.
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Pier of Naples -
Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, The Naples Pier stands as a community landmark.
No license needed for pier fishing.
WHERE? End of 12th Ave South.
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Clam Pass - that's the name of a unique beach and park in Naples - you have to see.
It consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
There is a boardwalk, which provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest.
The boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and
can be walked or you can catch a ride on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day.
WHERE? 410 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34103.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a gentle, pristine wilderness that dates back more than 500 years.
A 2.25 mile boardwalk meanders through mother nature.
WHERE? 275 Sanctuary Road, West, Naples, Phone (239) 348-9151.
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Lowdermilk Beach Park - our favorite beach in Naples.
Near downtown Naples this lovely beach stretches 1000 feet along the Gulf of Mexico offering a playground, covered picnic areas, concession stand,
bathrooms and sweet water showers.
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Venetian Village (reachable from U.S.41 - take Park Shore Drive to Gulf Shore Blvd North)
have over 50 luxury shops, galleries, and restaurants, all in a unique mediterranean panoramic waterfront setting.
VILLAGE NIGHTS with LIVE MUSIC. from 6 to 9 p.m. every first Thursday of every month.
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FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH Naples' main street, combines the charm of a beautiful historic district with the cosmopolitan
sophistication of world-class-shopping, dining and cultural arts.
Musicians entertain from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month.
Learn more from the calendar of events.
COMBINE WITH: THIRD STREET SOUTH
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THIRD STREET SOUTH runs through a charming, historic district in the heart of Old Naples
and is filled with many upscale shops and gourmet restaurants,
only a few blocks from the beach. Enjoy a beer in Naples' Pub.
Musicians entertain from 6 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month.
COMBINE WITH: FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH
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Botanical Garden of Naples is creating a world class paradise that combines delightful
cultivated tropical gardens with beautifully restored natural habitats.
WHERE? 4020 Bayshore Drive, Naples.
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Caribbean Gardens
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Discover animals from Alligators to Zebras among the giant trees of this historic garden founded in 1919!
WHERE? 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL 34102.
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Epcot Center in ORLANDO as a day trip
, where visitors can make a trip "around the world"
while being amazed of an exhibition of high tec in present and future.
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NAPLES in the rain...
...what seldom happens!
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Coastland Center Mall at Golden Gate Pkwy corner to U.S.41 is the biggest mall in town.
There is - of course - a food court!
WHERE? 1900 Ninth Street North, Naples.
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Miromar Outlets located right at I-75 (Exit 123). Polo Ralph Lauren, Brooks Bothers, Etienne Aigner,
and much more. Recommandation: Park your car at K1 or L1. Go to the
VISITOR INFOMATION KIOSK (located at the "question mark") and ask for the COUPON BOOK.
Start saving money while spending money! PLAYLAND is a covered kid's play area.
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Here is the Website:
COMBINE WITH: GULF COAST TOWN CENTER
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Bonita Flea Market FLAMINGO - is our favorite flea market. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 4.
WHERE? 11902 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
COMBINE WITH: Greyhound Track
COMBINE WITH: Everglades Wonder Gardens
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EDISON MALL in Fort Myers - There are approximately 150 specialty shops including a well stocked food court.
WHERE? The Edison Mall is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers.
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Tin City Waterfront Marketplace is Naples' original shopping sensation. In a setting which recalls Naples' nautical past, you'll find more than 40 creative boutiques and great restaurants.
Authentically Naples, Tin City lets you discover local treasures of yesterday and today.
And don't forget to visit the nearby RIVER WALK SHOPS!
WHERE? US41 East at Goodlette Road.
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Waterside shops corner at U.S.41 (north) and Seagate Drive
provide exquisite shops and boutiques, restaurants and services (e.g. SAKS FIFTH AVENUE). It's a must-see.
WHERE? 5414 Tamiami Trail North (U.S.41).
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Fleamasters Fleamarket in FORT MYERS is the biggest in SW-Florida and is easy to find: From I-75 take SR 82 (exit 138) west 1.25 miles.
Open FRI, SAT, SUN from 8-4. WHERE? 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers.
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Sawgrass Mills Mall near Fort Lauderdale
is one of the most popular shopping destinations. With more than 400 name brand discounters, manufacturer and retail outlets
offers it something for the entire family. WHERE? 12801 West Sunrise Blvd, SUNRISE, FL 33323.
Open daily 11-8.
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Prime Outlets (former Coral Isle Factory Shops) one mile south of U.S.41 on State Road 951 to Marco Island.
40 shops (Mark Cross, Etienne Aigner)...
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Discover NAPLES! (ideal if it's raining)
Sit in the car and just stroll through the streets near the beach.
This video gives you a taste of Naples - without comment and without musical accompaniment.
The second half is better because you have the sun from behind.
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Automotive Museum REVS of Collier County has about 100 classic cars on display. A MUST to see!
WHERE? 2500 S. Horseshoe Dr. Phone (239) 687-7387. Advance Reservation Tickets Required.
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The IMAG History & Science Center is an extraordinary, unique family-friendly destination in Southwest Florida featuring aquariums and animal exhibits; interactive displays, exhibits, and activities; presentations, and innovative programs all to inspire the imagination in you, your family, and friends.
WHERE? 2000 Cranford Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916.
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Status: AUG 2024
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