Naples is the largest city in Collier, Florida. Tourism is Naple’s main industry, and the city offers numerous attractions and a wide range of activities.

Everglades National Park – Enjoy the excursion while boarding the Safari Wagon in the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Take a glimpse of the different protected species, the largest mangrove forest and the different species of wading birds. Camping, tram tours, canoeing, bird watching and hiking are among the activities that you’ll surely enjoy while visiting the Everglades National Park.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – the sanctuary that holds the largest remaining stands of Bald and Pond Cypress offers a boardwalk that provides a walking access to the endangered wetland birds and other wading bird species, the pine flatwoods and wet prairie.

Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge – a refuge that protects the Florida panther and other endangered inhabitants. A hiking trail is accesible to have visitors take a look at the threatened plant and animal species.

Big Cypress National Preserve – a national preserve that holds a wet cypress forest and a variety of birds and flowers. Visitors can stay overnight as the place have designated campgrounds. Aside from camping, hiking trail is also available for those who wants to take a good look of the entire preserve.

Picayune Strand State Forest – a forest that serves as a habitat for various wildlife animals, remnant trees, cypress strands and pine flatwoods. Activities include horseback riding and camping. The forest offers a horse trail and a camping area.

Restaurants and Dining

Naples offers a variety of casual and fine dining. Different cuisines to choose from that will surely satisfy your taste buds, from Italian, French, American,Carribean and fusion cuisine. They have wonderful waterfront restaurants, steak houses, cafes and bistros that will definitely build up your appetite.

Arts and Entertainment

Naples have a wide selection of art galleries and theaters. The Naples Players at the Sugden Community Theatre and the TNP KidzAct Program have been recognized as one of the top three Community Theatre in the United States. The local shops presents atypical pieces and unique home accessories.

Shopping

The city has a wide range of shops and boutiques for all your needs. For visitors that are into souvenir items and rare finds, Naples have an array of local shops that offers antiques and local novelties. Every year, the city holds the “swamp buggy” races wherein vehicles that are used for hunting expeditions will be used to race in mud. The said race is held three times each year, and is also televised on the National Geographic Channel.

Beaches

Aside from the forests and wildlife reservoirs, Naples also have white-sand beaches for those who love to stay under the warm sun, take a good swim, or simply hang out and relax, while enjoying the scenic view of the sea. Naples beaches include: Bonita Beach , Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Clam Pass Beach Park, Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier), Vanderbilt Beach, North Gulfshore Boulevard Beach, Lowdermilk Beach Park, among others.

Boating and fishing, are among the most preferred activities of visitors, as the city bears several marinas that will cater to your fishing and boating needs. From east to west, visitors can explore open waters such as bays, rivers, canals, and private beaches. Taking a boat cruise of the coast, with dolphins playing near the boat, will let you enjoy and appreciate the true beauty of the city.

Besides boating and fishing, beach resorts and marinas also offer other activities for beach lovers. Some of them are jet skiing and deep sea angling and custom tours. Boats can be rented at very reasonable prices and tour packages are also available.

Golfing

The city of Naples is a nest of some of the most expensive and most beautiful courses in the United States. With the lush green grass, tall swaying palms and deep white bunkers, golf courses here in Naples are now some of the world’s top destinations for golf vacation and golf championships. The collection of manicured greens is unquestionably a niche paradise. Naples is known to be the “Golf Capital of the World”, with more golf holes per capita than any other community and had 80 championship golf courses.

Naples Florida is indeed a perfect place for those who want to unwind and relax and get away from the hassles of the crowded and noisy city. . Beach lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, golfers, fishing partisans have their place in Naples. A great place to stay, offering a wide variety of activities and attractions that will surely quench your desire of enjoyment and relaxation.