Big Cypress National Preserve

Do & See

Beyond the beaches, there is much more to enjoy in Naples. The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples is a must-see, as is the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens with its popular giraffes, black bears, and boat rides to view primates living cage-free on islands in the zoo's Lake Victoria. Cool off at Sun-n-Fun Lagoon water park with five water slides, water fountains and a lazy river. For pursuits in nature, take one of the guided tours through the Everglades National Park and/or Big Cypress National Preserve - all with a short drive from town.

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Everglades National Park

The subtropical Everglades National Park offers visitors a plethora of fun and engaging activities, ranging from boat trips to guided walking tours through the natural wilderness. On a boat tour, visitors will be able to see wildlife in its natural habitat, with creatures as exotic as crocodiles a stone's throw away. …

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Golisano Children's Museum

Golisano Children's Museum is a platform that gives parents and children a possibility to partake in a variety of different activities all the while developing their curiosity and creativity. Here, families will be able to learn all about green living and ways to make their own home a tiny bit more eco-friendly. …

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Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Naples Zoo is much more than a walk-through zoo. Hand-feed the herd of giraffe. Experience keeper talks, premier wildlife shows, hand-feeding of alligators by professional staff, venomous snake presentations, and cruises through islands of monkeys. Plus, see favorites like lions, tigers, and bears. Naples Zoo is one of only four zoos in the nation …

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Naples Historical Society

To learn more about Naples through the years, take a tour of the historic Palm Cottage (and adjacent gardens) - the city's oldest building, and let yourself be taken on a travel through time by the knowledgeable guides. A variety of further tours are available. …

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Marco Island Center for the Arts

For locals, Marco Island Center for the Arts is a place of learning about arts and culture - the center hosts a variety of themed classes and lectures. Guests from out of town are welcome to pay a visit to the galleries, gift shop, and outdoor …

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Artis-Naples

Artis-Naples is a consolidated art center, where a variety of performances (theatrical, musical, dance, and comedy) are held throughout the year - check the schedule and you might just be able to catch a Broadway show or world-class ballet. This is where the Naples Museum of Art and Philharmonic Orchestra are both based. …

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Museum of Military Memorabilia

The museum displays military photos, medals, flight jackets, uniforms, newspaper clippings, and as many as 500 of the museum's 10,000 artifacts honoring veterans. Its exhibits and presentations seek to create a greater understanding of military conflicts among present and future …

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Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery

The gallery features large format black and white landscape photography by Clyde Butcher. It is displayed along with works of other selected artists featuring landscapes and nature. They also conduct swamp walks and guided photo …

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Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

The collection of mangrove islands and islets off the coast to the south of Naples is a scenic natural area open to visitors, who are welcome to engage in bird-watching, photography, and even fishing, but are nevertheless cautioned against causing any disturbances to local …

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Big Cypress National Preserve

The Big Cypress National Preserve (belonging to the Everglades ecosystem) is a vast area of swampland holding varied tropical flora and fauna, a great place for a weekend camping getaway or a tour guided by rangers through the swamps and prairies. …

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