Naples, FL Discount Hotels

Collier County Museum

3301 Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida 34104
941-774-8476

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Established in 1978, the Collier County Museum preserves and interprets the history, archaeology and development of Southwest Florida’s last frontier. The Museum’s five acre historical park at the Collier County Government Center in Naples, offer a full range of education, family activities and cultural programs.

Palm Cottage

137 12th Avenue South

Naples, Florida 34102
941-261-8164

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Palm Cottage is 102 years old and the second oldest house in Collier County. The house was built in 1895 for Henry Watterson, the famous editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. The walls are of tabbie mortar which is a process of burning seashells over buttonwood. This produces an intensely high heat.  In the process, the shells are mixed with lime and seawater to produce the mortar. Palm Cottage has been placed on the state register of historic sites and included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Naples Museum of Art

5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34108
941-597-1900

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See a variety of artworks at the museum.

The Teddy Bear Museum

2511 Pine Ridge Road

Naples, Florida 34109
941-598-2711

Open: Tues--Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Sunday & Monday

Admission Charged.

Nestled amid a small group of pines stands “a dream home for teddy bears,” which attracts visitors from around the world.  Bears in all shapes and sizes are to be found in this unique Museum in every conceivable medium including fabric, crystal, wood, marble, and bronze in every shape size and color imaginable.  Founded in 1990 this museum is now home to over 5000 teddy bears by artists and manufacturers from around the globe. Every year volunteers greet over 50,000 visitors.

Briggs Nature Center (Conservancy)

401 Shell Island Road

Naples, Florida 34113
941-775-8569

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Since its grass-roots beginnings when citizens rallied to prevent construction of a  road slated to run through pristine Rookery Bay, The Conservancy has emerged as the leader in the challenge to protect and sustain Southwest Florida's natural resources.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

375 Sanctuary Road West

Naples, Florida 34120
941-348-9151

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A 2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through four distinct environments: pine upland, a wet prairie, a cypress forest, and a marsh. Interpretive signs along the boardwalk and a field guide and Children's Activity Book available at the admissions desk in the Blair Center allow each visitor to take the self-guided tour. Benches and rain shelters are along the trail. For those who do not wish to walk the full 2.25 miles, an optional trail shortens the walk to one mile. Volunteer naturalists are usually on the boardwalk to answer questions. Allow about 2-3 hours.

Naples Botanical Garden

4820 Bayhore Drive

Naples, Florida 34112
941-643-7275

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Naples Botanical Garden is in the midst of developing a fully accredited living museum on its 160 acre site located minutes from Downtown Naples. The mission of Naples Botanical Garden is connecting people and plants, the campus will be a center for natural science, plant collections, art, science, history exhibitions and education.

Caribbean Gardens Zoo

1590 Goodlette Frank Road

Naples, Florida 34102
941-262-5409

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A nature path almost a mile in length winds past rare and beautiful animals residing within a 52 acre jungle of exotic plants first planted in 1919.  You can take delight in seeing many of your favorite animals such as lions, kangaroos and monkeys. 

Barefoot Beach County Park

Bonita Beach Road

Naples, Florida
239-353-0404

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Admission Free

The park is comprised of 342 acres on a barrier island. It is separated from the mainland by tidal creeks and mangrove swamps. The mangrove area is extremely important as it provides a breeding area and nursery for sport and commercial fish and shellfish.

Clam Pass Beach Park

410 Seagate Drive

Naples, Florida 34103
239-353-0404

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Admission Free

The Park consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boardwalk that provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest. The boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and can be walked or visitors can ride along it on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day. Should you decide to stroll down the boardwalk, you will see three species of mangrove trees, red, black and white. These trees protect and stabilize low lying coastal areas and play a vital role in coastal fishery food chains.  Mangrove trees are protected by federal, state and local laws. Mangrove trees are unique because they are salt tolerant.The park has lifeguards, refreshments, restrooms, picnic tables, an observation tower, and facilities for the physically challenged. Canoes. kayaks, windsurfers and snorkeling gear are available to rent.

 

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area

11100 Gulfshore Drive

Naples, Florida 34108

239-597-6196

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Admission Free

Ranked one of the Top 20 Beaches of America. Separated by the mainland by mangrove swamps and tidal creeks, this recreation area is located on a narrow barrier island off Florida’s southwest coast. A pass on the north end of the island is a natural outlet for the Cocohatchee River. The park offers Gulf-front swimming, fishing, picnicking and a boat ramp in a lush setting of sea oats, sea grapes, cabbage palms and mangroves. Facilities for the physically challenged and concession stand are also available.

Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier)

25 12th Avenue South

Naples, Florida 34102
239-434-4696

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Admission Free

Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, The Naples Pier stands as a community landmark. Narrow gauge train rails spanning the length of the pier transported freight and baggage in the early 1900's. Part of the structure as well as the post office located on the pier was razed by fire in 1922. Rebuilt after damage by hurricanes in 1910, 1926 and 1960, it remains a public symbol of the area's history.