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.

Attraction, kids activity, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Garden, Naples, Florida, USA

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Visit Southwest Florida's Nationally Accredited Zoo NEW Temporary Hours until September 30 and Early Closure August 9 - 11, 2023. In an effort to help guests beat the heat, Naples Zoo will have a temporary change in hours of operation, starting Saturday, August 12, guests will have early access to the Zoo. Naples Zoo will open an hour earlier at 8:00... Read More

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 2023/2024 70th Season includes The Dining Room, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Harvey, the Fantasticks, Laugh, Cry, Repeat!, The Producers, and The Play That Goes Wrong; as well as other youth and teen performances... Read More

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Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier

The Naples Pier is a Top Attraction The Naples Pier sustained substantial damage from Hurricane Ian and will need to be rebuilt. There is only 100 feet of the Pier that is open to the public. The restrooms are open. Concessions are closed. The Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier is one of the most popular attractions in Naples, Florida. Built in 1888 as... 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

View meaningful exhibits on Holocaust and WWII history, and the personal stories of Southwest Florida residents who are Holocaust Survivors and Liberators. The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples, Florida presents a chronological display of Holocaust and World War II history, pre-war through the post-war Nuremberg Trials. Many of the artifacts have been donated or permanently loaned by local area Holocaust... 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

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... Read More

MustDo.com | Hold an alligator at Wooten's Everglades Animal Sanctuary Alligator Park. Must Do Visitor Guides Naples, Florida vacation information and tips. Photo by Jennifer Brinkman.

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

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

Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

This 13,450-acre preserve located about 30 minutes east of Naples is home to the largest remaining stand of virgin bald cypress trees in the world and is the Western Everglades gateway. Start your visit at The Blair Audubon Visitor Center to view exhibits, artwork, and a family-friendly discovery area. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary... Read More

Naples Botanical Garden

This 170-acre garden paradise features a showcase of the tropical plant world, including cultivated gardens reflecting the plants and cultures of Florida, Brazil, Asia, and the Caribbean. More than 60,000 square feet of water features throughout the grounds are filled with hundreds of species of waterlilies, with lotus and papyrus, as well. The 90-acre Preserve features several habitats, including coastal scrub, marshes,... Read More

Conservancy of Southwest Nature Center Naples, Florida

Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center

View Native and Exotic Wildlife and Visit the Kid-Friendly Interactive Nature Center 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 of Naples, Florida. The Dalton Discovery Center at The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is an interactive learning center featuring live animals and exhibits... Read More