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.

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Pure Florida Jet Boat & Water Tours

Naples Most Thrilling Water Tour For the ultimate Naples, Florida vacation adventure, visit Pure Florida Jet Boat located at Tin City in the heart of Old Naples and experience an unforgettable ride on a passenger jet boat that’s fun for the entire family. Climb aboard Odin, a 23-passenger jet boat and take a one-hour guided tour down the Gordon River and into the Ten Thousand Islands... Read More

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Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier

The Naples Pier is a Top Attraction The Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier is one of the most popular attractions in Naples, Florida. Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, it continues to be a community landmark. The beach and the pier that extends 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico is a favorite location for family activity and one... Read More

Naples Botanical Garden

A Tropical Garden Oasis This 170-acre tropical garden paradise features designs from some of the finest landscape architects in the world including cultivated gardens of Florida, Brazil, Asia, the Caribbean and a Water Garden filled with water lilies, lotus, and papyrus. The 90-acre preserve features seven ecosystems and includes mangroves, marshes, and untouched forests where hundreds of animal species and more than 300... Read More

TheatreZone presents concerts, plays, and musicals on stage from December through May at the intimate 250-seat G&L Theatre on the Community School of Naples campus. | Must Do Visitor Guides MustDo.com

TheatreZone in Naples

Naples, Florida Performing Arts Theatre Naples’ TheatreZone is a non-profit Professional Equity Regional Theatre Company that employs professional performers from around the country and is a member of the Actors’ Equity Association. They also include live musicians for every performance! Read TheatreZone's featured blog article. Plays, Concerts, and Backstage Tours TheatreZone... Read More

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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

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

MustDo.com | Conservancy of Southwest Nature Center Naples, Florida is a 21-acre nature preserve that features more than 150 species of local wildlife and a 500-gallon touch tank.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center

View Native and Exotic Wildlife and Visit the Kid-Friendly Interactive Nature Center NOTE: The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center is temporarily closed for renovation and expansion. The Nature Center will reopen in late 2021. 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... Read More

View meaningful exhibits of over 1,000 donated artifacts, documents, and original photographs from the Holocaust and World War II at the Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples, Florida USA. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center

The Museum's Holocaust & World War II Exhibits And Programs View meaningful exhibits of over 1,000 donated artifacts, documents, and original photographs from the Holocaust and World War II. This important and educational museum grew out of a Naples, Florida middle school exhibit created by students and teachers studying the Holocaust. The exhibit was transformed into a museum and educational center in 2001. Today the... 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

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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

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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 20021/2022 68th Season includes The Cake, The Savannah Sipping Society, Mary Poppins, and When We Were Young and Unafraid. See The Naples Players full schedule. The Naples Players Season Ticket Holders... Read More