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8 Best Things to Do in Naples, FL

White-sand beaches, a historic pier, a zoo, botanical gardens and mangrove kayaking on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Naples Pier

This pier stretches about 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. Fish without a license and keep an eye out for pelicans and dolphins.

Lowdermilk Park

A beachfront park on Gulf Shore Boulevard with a playground, pavilions, volleyball courts and a snack stand beside the sand.

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5th Avenue South

Stroll Naples’ stylish shopping district, with luxury boutiques, lush flower displays and architecture inspired by modern and historic styles.

Naples Zoo

A family-friendly zoo with lions, giraffes, elephants and a giant anteater, grown from a tropical garden started in 1915.

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Naples Depot Museum

Free to enter, this museum tells how Naples became a destination in the 1880s, with train exhibits, miniature trains and classic cars.

Naples Botanical Garden

Wander 170 acres of themed gardens, with a butterfly house and a splash pad for kids, at a garden that won a Garden of Excellence award in 2017.

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Audubon Corkscrew Swamp

Explore about 13,450 acres of swamp attached to the Western Everglades, home to alligators, turtles, otters and many birds.

Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Join a guided kayak or boat tour into a mangrove habitat, then browse the visitor center gallery of animals and sculptures.

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