
1. Dine on Fifth Avenue South:
Explore upscale boutiques, art galleries, and charming shops in the vibrant downtown areas. Here’s some of our favorite spots:
Trulucks
Address: 698 4th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: 239.530.3131
Website: trulucks.com/locations/naples-florida
Captain & Krewe
Address: 629 8th St S, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: 239.263.1976
Website: www.cknaples.com
La Trattoria
Address: 878 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: 239.315.4571
Website: www.latrattorianaples.com
Del Mar
Address: 494 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: 239.350.0134
Website: www.delmarnaplesrestaurant.com
2. Bike the Gordon River Greenway
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride along the scenic Gordon River Greenway, a lush nature trail. The mangrove forest along the Gordon River is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and reptiles. Visitors to the trail can often see pelicans, herons, egrets, and other birds soaring overhead. They may also see fish swimming in the river, or reptiles sunning themselves on the banks.
Address: 1580 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples
Length: 2.6 miles round-trip
Fees: Free
Phone: 239.252.4000
Website: www.gordonrivergreenway.org
3. Explore Tin City
Visit Tin City, a historic waterfront shopping district with unique boutiques, waterfront dining, and boat tours. Tin City is home to a waterfront boardwalk full of family-friendly activity with more than 30 charming shops, two waterfront restaurants; Pinchers and Riverwalk, and some of Naples most unique attractions. Some fun activities include: water cruises, fishing charters, jet ski rentals and even hugging alligators (yes, really!)
Address: 1200 5th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102
Hours: Open 7 days a week | Mon – Sat: 10 AM – 9 PM | Sun: 12 – 5PM
Phone: 239.262.4200
Website: www.tincityofnaples.com
4. Picnic at Lowdermilk Park
Have a relaxing picnic at Lowdermilk Park, featuring picnic tables, grills, sand volleyball courts, gazebos for rent, and a playground for kids.
Address: 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Hours: Every day: 5 AM – 11PM
Parking: Parking requires the resident or visitor to have a permit or pay-by-space
Phone: 239.213.3020
Website: www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/lowdermilk-park
5. Dolphin-Watching Cruise
Take a boat tour to spot playful dolphins in their natural habitat. There are a few options you have to choose from, but here’s one of our favorites:
Name: Pure Florida – Boat Charters, Fishing, Tours
Address: 1200 Fifth Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102
Phone: 239.263.4949
Website: www.purefl.com
6. Attend a Live Performance
Enjoy live performances, concerts and shows at Artis-Naples or local theaters like Gulfshore Playhouse.
Gulfshore Playhouse
Address: 755 8th Avenue South Naples, Fl 34102
Phone: 239.261.7529
Website: www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org
Artis-Naples
Address: 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples FL 34108
Phone: 239.597.1111
Website: www.artisnaples.org
7. Play Golf
Naples is a golfer’s paradise with numerous world-class golf courses to choose from, offering stunning views and challenging play. Here are some good courses to try:
Valencia Golf & Country Club
Address: 1725 Double Eagle Trl. Naples, FL 34120
Phone: 239.352.0777
Website: www.valenciagolfandcountryclub.com
Tiburon Golf Club
Address: 2620 Tiburon Dr. Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239.593.2214
Website: www.tiburonnaples.com
Arrow Head Golf Club
Address: 2205 Heritage Greens Dr. Naples, FL 34119
Phone: 239.596.1000
Website: www.arrowheadgolfnaples.com
Naples Grande Golf Club
Address: 7760 Golden Gate Pkwy Naples, FL 34105
Phone: 239.659.3700
Website: www.naplesgrande.com/resort/golf-tennis/course
8. Visit Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a 43-acre zoo and botanical garden in Naples, Florida. The zoo is home to over 1,500 animals from around the world, including lions, giraffes, monkeys, pythons, and bears.
Address: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, Florida, 34102
Phone: 239.920.2085
Website: www.napleszoo.org
9. Enjoy Watersports
Try kayaking, paddleboarding, jet skiing, or parasailing to experience the thrill of watersports in Naples. Here’s a place you can check out:
Marco Island Water Sports – Naples Beach
Address: 600 S. Collier Blvd. Marco island, FL 34145
Phone: 239.394.4344
Website: www.marcoislandwatersports.com