Must Do Naples Visitor Guide Summer/Fall 2019
At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Naples Summer/Fall 2019 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Naples and Marco Island, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings. At Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Naples Summer/Fall 2019 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit to Naples and Marco Island, Florida. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Must Do directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink while on vacation. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and coupon savings.
Adventure Awaits MARY CAROL FITZGERALD A perfect way to kick-off your vacation is to get a broad overview of the area and all its intriguing points of interest. You can choose to spend a morning, an afternoon, or even the entire day with the area’s myriad of tour options for exploring and observing the region. Whether you choose a guided or self-guided tour, you’re sure to learn something new and create lasting memories. JENNIFER BRINKMAN CHRIS L. SMITH 28 | Must Do Visitor Guides
MUST DO TOURS Coupon Backwater Adventure 205 Harbor Place, Goodland 239.877.4531 • BackwaterAdventure.com Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the beautiful mangrove tunnels of the 10,000 Islands on a 2-person power catamaran. Boats are safe, smooth riding, fun, and easy to operate. This 3-hour guided eco-tour adventure is a one of a kind experience. See native birds, dolphins, and other wildlife. Tour includes a stop for swimming and shelling. Reservations are required. Departs from Little Bar Restaurant. Everglades Day Safari Various Pick-up Locations 239.472.1559 • EcoSafari.com Join one of the world’s premier eco-tours and travel through the magnificent Everglades. See alligators, birds, and much more from airboats, conventional boats, and on foot. Explore all four ecosystems that make up the Everglades: the sawgrass prairie, mangrove estuary, cypress swamps, and pine savannah. Tours include lunch and depart daily. Also offers tours suitable for younger kids. Marco Island Water Sports 3 Marco Island Beachfront Locations 239.389.4386 • MarcoIslandWaterSports.com Experience an unforgettable guided WaveRunner tour through subtropical passages of Everglades’ 10,000 Islands. Explore and relax on a shelling, dolphin watch, or sunset cruise aboard the comfortable Calusa Spirit, a 45’ power catamaran. Also offers WaveRunner rentals and parasailing adventures. Departs directly from Marco Island beachfront locations; see ad on back cover for details. Marco Pedal Boat 3620 Collier Blvd., Marco Island 239.920.1230 • MarcoPedalBoat.com Pedal at your own pace while your captain navigates the boat on this fun 90-minute pedal power Marco waterway cruise. Bring your own snacks and beverages for the onboard cooler. Features a canopy cover for sun protection, back-up engine power, and Bluetooth stereo. Families and kids 12 and over are welcome on the 2 p.m. Happy Hour tour. Departs from Collier Blvd. Boating Park. Naples Bicycle Tours Tour Departure Locations Vary 239.825.6344 • NaplesBicycleTours.com Observe the area on a unique and memorable guided bicycle tour. Delve into Old Naples with its exceptional Gulf and bay views, restored Old Florida homes, and modern architecture. Discover Marco Island’s hidden gems or experience the astonishing Everglades. Tours include high-quality bikes, helmets, water, and snacks. Reservations are required. TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE PRESERVE This 35,000-acre preserve is North America’s largest continuous mangrove forest. The area is an unspoiled natural habitat for manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, numerous species of fish, and birds. The best way to explore the preserve is via eco-charter or tour boat. Naples Bicycle Tours CHECK IT OUT 2 to 2.5 hour guided tours with Certified Naturalist of Historic Old Naples, Marco Island or the Everglades All equipment, water & snacks provided | Reservations required NaplesBicycleTours.com 239-825-6344 FLORIDA’S FINEST ECOTOUR TOUR INCLUDES Naturalist Guided Transportation Airboat Tour • Wildlife Drive Southern Lunch • Nature Walk • Boat Cruise Full Day & Half Day Tours Available Make Your Reservation Now Call 239-472-1559 Or Book Online At Ecosafari.com Mention code “MUSTDO” for $10 OFF per person on a full day tour. MustDo.com | 29
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MUST DO TOURS<br />
Coupon<br />
Backwater Adventure<br />
205 Harbor Place, Goodland<br />
239.877.4531 • BackwaterAdventure.com<br />
Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the<br />
beautiful mangrove tunnels of the 10,000<br />
Islands on a 2-person power catamaran.<br />
Boats are safe, smooth riding, fun, and easy<br />
to operate. This 3-hour guided eco-tour<br />
adventure is a one of a kind experience.<br />
See native birds, dolphins, and other wildlife.<br />
Tour includes a stop for swimming and<br />
shelling. Reservations are required.<br />
Departs from Little Bar Restaurant.<br />
Everglades Day Safari<br />
Various Pick-up Locations<br />
239.472.1559 • EcoSafari.com<br />
Join one of the world’s premier eco-tours<br />
and travel through the magnificent Everglades.<br />
See alligators, birds, and much more from<br />
airboats, conventional boats, and on foot.<br />
Explore all four ecosystems that make up<br />
the Everglades: the sawgrass prairie, mangrove<br />
estuary, cypress swamps, and pine savannah.<br />
Tours include lunch and depart daily.<br />
Also offers tours suitable for younger kids.<br />
Marco Island Water Sports<br />
3 Marco Island Beachfront Locations<br />
239.389.4386 • MarcoIslandWaterSports.com<br />
Experience an unforgettable guided<br />
WaveRunner tour through subtropical<br />
passages of Everglades’ 10,000 Islands.<br />
Explore and relax on a shelling, dolphin<br />
watch, or sunset cruise aboard the<br />
comfortable Calusa Spirit, a 45’ power<br />
catamaran. Also offers WaveRunner rentals<br />
and parasailing adventures. Departs directly<br />
from Marco Island beachfront locations;<br />
see ad on back cover for details.<br />
Marco Pedal Boat<br />
3620 Collier Blvd., Marco Island<br />
239.920.1230 • MarcoPedalBoat.com<br />
Pedal at your own pace while your captain<br />
navigates the boat on this fun 90-minute<br />
pedal power Marco waterway cruise. Bring<br />
your own snacks and beverages for the<br />
onboard cooler. Features a canopy cover<br />
for sun protection, back-up engine power,<br />
and Bluetooth stereo. Families and kids 12<br />
and over are welcome on the 2 p.m. Happy<br />
Hour tour. Departs from Collier Blvd.<br />
Boating Park.<br />
<strong>Naples</strong> Bicycle Tours<br />
Tour Departure Locations Vary<br />
239.825.6344 • <strong>Naples</strong>BicycleTours.com<br />
Observe the area on a unique and<br />
memorable guided bicycle tour. Delve into<br />
Old <strong>Naples</strong> with its exceptional Gulf and<br />
bay views, restored Old Florida homes,<br />
and modern architecture. Discover Marco<br />
Island’s hidden gems or experience the<br />
astonishing Everglades. Tours include<br />
high-quality bikes, helmets, water, and<br />
snacks. Reservations are required.<br />
TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS<br />
NATIONAL WILDLIFE PRESERVE<br />
This 35,000-acre preserve is<br />
North America’s largest continuous<br />
mangrove forest. The area is an<br />
unspoiled natural habitat for<br />
manatees, dolphins, sea turtles,<br />
numerous species of fish, and birds.<br />
The best way to explore the preserve<br />
is via eco-charter or tour boat.<br />
<strong>Naples</strong><br />
Bicycle<br />
Tours<br />
CHECK IT OUT<br />
2 to 2.5 hour guided tours with Certified Naturalist<br />
of Historic Old <strong>Naples</strong>, Marco Island or the Everglades<br />
All equipment, water & snacks provided | Reservations required<br />
<strong>Naples</strong>BicycleTours.com<br />
239-825-6344<br />
FLORIDA’S FINEST ECOTOUR<br />
TOUR INCLUDES<br />
Naturalist <strong>Guide</strong>d Transportation<br />
Airboat Tour • Wildlife Drive<br />
Southern Lunch • Nature Walk • Boat Cruise<br />
Full Day & Half Day Tours Available<br />
Make Your Reservation Now<br />
Call 239-472-1559<br />
Or Book Online At Ecosafari.com<br />
Mention code “MUSTDO” for<br />
$10 OFF per person on a full day tour.<br />
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