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Must Do Visitor Guides Riverwalk waterfront dining, activites at Tin City Naples, FL. Photo credit Debi Pittman Wilkey

Visit Colorful and Historic Tin City in Naples

In addition to Fifth Avenue, Naples, Florida has another historic district for shopping and dining – Tin City. Located right on the waterfront, this charming historic area is home to over 30 independent... Read more
MustDo.com | Beautiful white sand beach on Cayo Costa State Park which is a barrier island only accessible by boat from nearby Captiva Island, Punta Gorda, Pine Island and Boca Grande, Florida.

Be a Castaway for a Day on Beautiful Cayo Costa Island

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Southwest Florida for a day, take a trip to Cayo Costa Island State Park. Accessible only by private boat or ferry, this barrier... Read more
MustDo.com | Dixie Fish Co. casual Old Florida waterfront seafood restaurant Ft. Myers Beach, FL

Dixie Fish Co. in Fort Myers Beach

Fort Myers’ locals know that the best place to buy fresh fish is at the old shrimp docks on Fisherman’s Wharf, San Carlos Island. It follows that the best place to find excellent... Read more
MustDo.com | Fort Myers, Florida historical marker The Southwest Florida Historical Society.

Downtown Fort Myers River District

Located on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, Fort Myers has a rich past and an equally flourishing present. Built in the early 1900s, downtown Fort Myers retains a charming ambiance with its... Read more
MustDo.com | Naples Pier and beach Naples, Florida

The Historic Naples Pier

NOTE: THE NAPLES PIER WAS DESTROYED BY A HURRICANE. There are plans to rebuild. Just down the street from Palm Cottage, Naples Oldest House, is an even older structure – Naples Pier. Built... Read more
MustDo.com | Sand dollars on the beach Naples, Florida

Shelling in Naples and Marco Island

The beaches around Naples, Marco Island, and the 10,000 Islands provide some of the best shelling opportunities in the USA, attracting shell enthusiasts from all over the world. Sugar-white sandy beaches are bordered... Read more
Sailing along the Florida coastline on a sleek private yacht with your own chef onboard is the stuff dreams are made of, but dreams can come true! Image Yacht Charters provides customized cruises aboard their luxury yachts so you can be master of your own floating palace – for a few hours or even a whole week.

Explore the Caloosahatchee or the Caribbean with Image Yacht Charters

Sailing along the Florida coastline on a sleek private yacht with your own chef onboard is the stuff dreams are made of, but dreams can come true! Image Yacht Charters provides customized cruises... Read more
MustDo.com | Fresh Stone crab claws Captain & Krewe Seafood Market & Restaurant downtown Naples, Florida.

Captain & Krewe Seafood Market and Raw Bar

Enjoying the freshest seafood and shellfish is one of the joys of living in Southwest Florida, and it’s hard to beat the selection at Captain & Krewe in downtown Naples. Beautifully presented in... Read more
MustDo.com | Sanibel Island Lighthouse, wildlife area and beach Sanibel, FL

Sanibel’s Popular Lighthouse Beach and Fishing Pier

Most people cross the causeway to Sanibel Island and then turn right down Periwinkle Way heading for the popular beaches, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, Bailey Matthews Shell Museum and shops. However, turning left... Read more
MustDo.com | Babcock Wilderness Swamp Buggy wilderness tour north of Fort Myers in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Fun at Babcock Wilderness Adventures

Babcock Wilderness Adventures Has Permanently Closed Located just north of Fort Myers on S.R.31, Babcock Wilderness Adventures is an exciting place to discover “real” Florida. Spread over 90,000 acres, this Punta Gorda ranch... Read more