Attractions in Naples Florida

Attractions

Briggs Nature Center Conservancy
401 Shell Island Road
Naples, Florida 34113
239-775-8569
Since its grass-roots beginnings when citizens rallied to prevent construction of a road slated to run through pristine Rookery Bay, The Conservancy has emerged as the leader in the challenge to protect and sustain Southwest Florida's natural resources.

Barefoot Beach County Park
Bonita Beach Road
Naples, Florida
239-353-0404
The park is comprised of 342 acres on a barrier island. It is separated from the mainland by tidal creeks and mangrove swamps. The mangrove area is extremely important as it provides a breeding area and nursery for sport and commercial fish and shellfish.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
375 Sanctuary Road West
Naples, Florida 34120
239-348-9151
A 2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through four distinct environments: pine upland, a wet prairie, a cypress forest, and a marsh. Interpretive signs along the boardwalk and a field guide and Children's Activity Book available at the admissions desk in the Blair Center allow each visitor to take the self-guided tour. Benches and rain shelters are along the trail. For those who do not wish to walk the full 2.25 miles, an optional trail shortens the walk to one mile. Volunteer naturalists are usually on the boardwalk to answer questions. Allow about 2-3 hours.

Caribbean Gardens Zoo
1590 Goodlette Frank Road
Naples, Florida 34102
239-262-5409
A nature path almost a mile in length winds past rare and beautiful animals residing within a 52 acre jungle of exotic plants first planted in 1919. You can take delight in seeing many of your favorite animals such as lions, kangaroos and monkeys.

Clam Pass Beach Park
410 Seagate Drive
Naples, Florida 34103
239-353-0404
The Park consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boardwalk that provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest. The boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and can be walked or visitors can ride along it on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day. Should you decide to stroll down the boardwalk, you will see three species of mangrove trees, red, black and white. These trees protect and stabilize low lying coastal areas and play a vital role in coastal fishery food chains. Mangrove trees are protected by federal, state and local laws. Mangrove trees are unique because they are salt tolerant.The park has lifeguards, refreshments, restrooms, picnic tables, an observation tower, and facilities for the physically challenged. Canoes. kayaks, windsurfers and snorkeling gear are available to rent.

Collier County Museum
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34104
239-774-8476
Established in 1978, the Collier County Museum preserves and interprets the history, archaeology and development of Southwest Florida’s last frontier. The Museum’s five acre historical park at the Collier County Government Center in Naples, offer a full range of education, family activities and cultural programs.

Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayhore Drive
Naples, Florida 34112
239-643-7275
Naples Botanical Garden is in the midst of developing a fully accredited living museum on its 160 acre site located minutes from Downtown Naples. The mission of Naples Botanical Garden is connecting people and plants, the campus will be a center for natural science, plant collections, art, science, history exhibitions and education.

Palm Cottage
137 12th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-261-8164
Palm Cottage is 102 years old and the second oldest house in Collier County. The house was built in 1895 for Henry Watterson, the famous editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. The walls are of tabbie mortar which is a process of burning seashells over buttonwood. This produces an intensely high heat. In the process, the shells are mixed with lime and seawater to produce the mortar. Palm Cottage has been placed on the state register of historic sites and included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Naples Museum of Art
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.
Naples, Florida 34108
239-597-1900
See a variety of artworks at the museum.

The Teddy Bear Museum
2511 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, Florida 34109
239-598-2711
Open: Tues--Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Sunday & Monday
Nestled amid a small group of pines stands “a dream home for teddy bears,” which attracts visitors from around the world. Bears in all shapes and sizes are to be found in this unique Museum in every conceivable medium including fabric, crystal, wood, marble, and bronze in every shape size and color imaginable. Founded in 1990 this museum is now home to over 5000 teddy bears by artists and manufacturers from around the globe.

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area
11100 Gulfshore Drive
Naples, Florida 34108
239-597-6196
Ranked one of the Top 20 Beaches of America. Separated by the mainland by mangrove swamps and tidal creeks, this recreation area is located on a narrow barrier island off Florida’s southwest coast. A pass on the north end of the island is a natural outlet for the Cocohatchee River. The park offers Gulf-front swimming, fishing, picnicking and a boat ramp in a lush setting of sea oats, sea grapes, cabbage palms and mangroves. Facilities for the physically challenged and concession stand are also available.

Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier)
25 12th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-434-4696
Admission Free
This is the perfect beach for everyone -- swimmers, fishermen, sunbathers, windsurfers, and shellers alike. Restrooms, showers, concessions stand, bait shop, and metered parking are all available. Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, The Naples Pier stands as a community landmark. Narrow gauge train rails spanning the length of the pier transported freight and baggage in the early 1900's. Part of the structure as well as the post office located on the pier was razed by fire in 1922. It remains a public symbol of the area's history.

Naples Dinner Theater
1025 Piper Blvd.
Naples, Florida 34110
239-514-STAR (7827)
The Naples Dinner Theatre is the premiere professional dinner theatre in Southwestern Florida, offering first-class, professionally-cast Broadway Musicals & Comedies with Gourmet Dining in a buffet style, created by the Chef for the discerning diner. Menus include extensive salad buffet, hot entrees, vegetables, carved meats, and a dessert table, coffee and tea. A full bar is available with a wide range of standard drinks and coffees.

Philharmonic Center for the Arts
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.
Naples, Florida 34108
239-597-1900

Sugden Community Theatre
701 5th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-263-7990
This is the home of The Naples Players, a regional community theatre located in the City of Naples in Southwest Florida. Our actors light up the stage with musicals, comedies, dramas, children's' theatre, original plays and much more. From the artful to the thought-provoking, The Naples Players provides affordable quality entertainment.