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 While you are
here in Naples, we hope that you spend the majority of time playing on our golf
courses. But we know that you will want to eat, too. Perhaps maybe even take in
a show or go to a professional sporting event.
Here are some of the places to and things to do that will help to complete
your Naples and Ft. Myers golf experience. This list will continue to grow as we review and add
more selections. If you have questions regarding a specific restaurant or
entertainment venue not listed, please ask your 1-888-GOLF-FLOrida
representative.
Attractions and Events:
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Big Cypress National Preserve
Catch a glimpse of herons, bald eagles, deer
and the endangered Florida Panther amongst scenic marshlands.
U.S. 41 in Ochopee, about 20 miles south of
Naples. Phone (941) 263-3532
Caribbean Gardens
Go on a Primate Expedition Cruise or see a
Safari Canyon Show. Lots of tropical foliage and exotic animals.
1590 Goodlette Road, Naples. Phone (941)
262-5409
The Collier County Historical Museum
Highlighting the people, places and events from
the past that helped shape the present
3301 Tamiami Trail East, Naples. Phone (941)
774-8476
Collier-Seminole State Park
Located about 17 miles south of Naples, this
park features 6,400 acres of vegetation and wildlife typical of the
Everglades. Boat tours, canoe rentals, hiking trail and a Visitor's
Center.
20200 East Tamiami Trail. Phone (941) 394-3397
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's
Briggs Nature Center
Located off State Road 951 in the Rookery Bay
National Estuarine Research Reserve. Features an interpretive Center,
butterfly garden, boardwalk and seasonal guided boat tours. Canoe and
kayak rentals.
401 Shell Island Road. Phone (941) 775-8569
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida's
Naples Nature Center
Features a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and
Museum of Natural History. Boat tours, trail walks, canoe and kayak
rentals.
1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples. Phone (941)
262-0304
Everglades National Park
Features the largest protected wilderness east
of the Rocky Mountains. A haven for birders, nature photographers, and
saltwater sport fishermen.
Entrance is 25 miles southeast of Naples. Phone
(800) 445-7724
Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
This 20 mile-long area which is part of the Big
Cypress Swamp is sometimes known as the "orchid capital of the United
States" with about 44 native species of orchids.
Seven miles west of State Road 29 in collier
County. Phone (941) 695-4593
Florida Sports Park
Home of the famous Mile o' Mud, where swamp
buggies race in March, May and October. Also throughout the year are
fairs, festivals and circus performances.
Located just off State Road 951 near
Rattlesnake Hammock Road in Golden Gate. Phone (941) 774-2701
Golden Gate Aquatic Center
Located at Golden Gate Community Park. Includes
activities for the whole family. Pool, water slide and child's activity
pool.
3300 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Golden Gate.
Phone (941) 353-7128
Jungle Larry's Caribbean Gardens
A 52-acre botanical and zoological preserve.
Walk a Nature path, cruise the primate island and see monkeys in their
natural habitat. Daily educational shows.
1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. Phone (941)
262-5409
King Richard's Fun Park
An amusement park with a medieval-theme.
Includes bumper boats, go-cart track, miniature golf and more.
6780 North Airport Road, Naples. Phone (941)
598-1666
Naples Aquarium
Part of the Marine Habitat Foundation, Inc.
1001 10th Avenue South, Naples. Phone (941)
403-7300
Naples Princess
Enjoy the peacefulness of the bay on a lunch,
dinner, or Sunday brunch cruise.
1001 10th Avenue South, Naples. Phone (941)
649-2275
Naples Trolley Tours
The best way to see Naples is aboard a narrated
trolley tour covering over 100 points of interest. The trolley makes stops
throughout the tour.
Phone (941) 262-7300
National Audubon Society's Corkscrew Swamp
Sanctuary
An 11,000-acre wilderness sanctuary of bald
cypress trees hundreds of years old. This sanctuary is home to an array of
birds, alligators, bobcats and otters.
Off Immokalee Road, 20 miles north of Naples
and 14 miles west of Immokalee. Phone (941) 657-3771
Palm Cottage
Built in 1895, this cottage is the headquarters
of the Collier County Historical Society. Located by the Naples Pier.
137 12th Avenue South, Olde Naples Phone (941)
261-8164
The Philharmonic Center for the Arts
A multi-million dollar headquarters for the
performing and fine arts. Includes a gallery and museum shop.
5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. Phone (941)
597-1900
Ruling Passion
Full day or half day cruises aboard a 45'
triamaran. Also available for private parties.
Phone (941) 774-1220 or (941) 641-6116
Seminole Gaming Palace
The Palace features indoor gaming such as
bingo, low-stakes poker and video gaming machines. Also a continental
dining room.
506 South First Street, Immokalee. Phone (941)
658-1313
Sweet Liberty
Sailing cruises, sunset cruises, dolphin
watches, or shelling trips.
Next to the Waterfront Cafe`. Phone (941)
793-3525
The Teddy Bear Museum of Naples
Home to more than 3,000 teddy bears, from small
to giant, plain to fancy and stuffed to antique.
2511 Pine Ridge Road, Naples. Phone (941)
598-2711
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Enjoy a 90 minute swamp buggy ride with a
trained naturalist through the still water of the Telegraph Cypress Swamp.
Observe panthers, bison, exotic birds, alligators and much more.
On State Road 31, north of the Lee Civic
Center. Phone (941) 338-6367
Boston Red Socks-Spring Training
Spring Training stadium for the Boston Red Sox.
Located at the City of Palms Park, Fort Myers.
Phone (941) 334-4700
Burroughs Home
A turn-of-the-century riverside home built in
1901 for a wealthy businessman. Listed in the National registry of
Historic Places.
2505 First Street, Fort Myers. Phone (941)
332-1229
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
Offers learning area for children, nature
trails, an aviary and a reproduction of a Seminole Indian village. Home to
snakes, turtles, alligators and crocodiles. Planetarium shows presented
twice daily.
3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers. Phone (941)
275-3435
Echo
The Educational Concerns for Hunger
Organization. Guided tours through gardens of edible plants.
Located on Durnace Road in North Fort Myers.
Phone (941) 543-3246
Edison-Ford Complex
Site of the winter homes of two of Americas
most famous early 20th-century industrialists; Thomas Edison and Henry
Ford.
2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. Phone
(941) 334-3614
Europa Sea Kruz
Enjoy a 6 hour day or evening cruise aboard a
300-passenger ship. Includes Las Vegas style casino gambling, live
entertainment and dancing. Offers full table-side meal.
645 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers. Phone
(800) 688-PLAY
The Everglades Day Safari
Offers jungle cruise, airboat ride, nature walk
or a 15-mile wildlife drive through four realms of the Everglades.
Departing from Sanibel and Fort Myers daily.
Phone (941) 4472-1559
Fort Myers Historical Museum
A restored depot with displays on Calusas and
Seminole Indians, a scale model of turn-of-the -century Fort Myers, and a
restored railroad car from the 1030's.
2300 Peck Street, Fort Myers. Phone (941)
332-5955
Imaginarium
Hands-On Museum and Aquarium. Exhibits
encompass the enviornment, physics, anatomy, weather and much more.
2001 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers. Phone (941)
337-3332
J.C. Sightseeing Boat Cruises
Offers several jungle cruises. Also day or
evening crusies aboard a triple decked paddlewheeler. Cruises pass by
historic sights and lush wooded areas. Abserve many tropical fauna in
their native habitat.
At the foot of Hendry Street in the Fort Myers
Yacht Basin Phone (941) 334-7474
Lakes Park
277-acre park offers nature trails, swimming,
vita course, rental pavillions, picnic sites with grills, paddle boats,
canoes and showers.
7330 Gladiolus Road Phone (941) 481-SWIM
Lee County Alliance of the Arts
Public art gallery which features local
craftsmen and artists. Recitals, concerts and workshops.
10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. Phone
(941) 939-2787
Manatee World
A 1 1/2 hour narrated tour observing manatees
in their natural habitat.
I-75, Exit 25 just 1/4 mile east on State Road
80. Phone (941) 693-1434
Matanzas Pass Wilderness Preserve
Over 40 acres of unspoiled live oak hammock and
mangrove shoreline on Ester Bay. Watch birds, paint or just relax.
Located on School Street, in Fort Myers Beach.
Phone (941) 338-3300
Mound Key
Constructed from shells by the Calusa Indians
1,000 or more years ago. Accessible by boat only. A nice place to picnic.
Northeast of the southern tip of Fort Myers
Beach. Phone (941) 338-3300
Ostego Bay Foundation
A Marine Science Center. Exhibits include
aquariums, near shore tank, fossils, mangroves, shells and endangerd
species.
Located in Fort Myers Beach Phone (941)
765-8101
Seminole Gulf Express
A two-hour round trip excursion aboard a
vintage railroad car.
4110 Centerpointe Drive, Ft. Myers. Phone (813)
275-8487
Seminole Indian Casino
At the Seminole Indian Reservation in
Immokalee, visitors can play high stakes bingo, poker and gaming machines.
Open 24 hours.
Located at the intersection of Highway 29 and
State Road 846, Fort Myers. Phone (800) 218-0007
The Shell Factory
Worlds largest collection of shells and coral.
Also available handmade leather goods, jewelry, footwear and shell
novelties.
U.S. 41, 4 miles north of Fort Myers. Phone
(941) 995-2141
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
A 2,000 acre wetland ecosystem. Home to many
plants and animals, many of which are endangered.
Located on Penzance Crossing and Six Mile
Cypress Parkway between Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Road, Fort Myers.
Phone (941) 338-3300
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Dining (Featured Restaurants)
Naples:
Casual Dining
Aurelio's
590 N. Tamiami Trail · Naples
941-403-8882 · Inexpensive
The Cambier Grill
635 8th Street South · Naples
941-403-7373 · Inexpensive
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Tony's Off Third
1300 Third Street South · Naples
941-262-7999 · Inexpensive
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Fine Dining
Zoe's
720 Fifth Avenue South · Naples
941-261-1221 · Moderate
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International
Terra, A Mediterranean Grill
1300 Third Street South · Naples
941-262-5500 · Moderate
Bistro 821
821 5th Avenue South · Naples
941-26158821 · Moderate
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Italian
Ristorante Ciao
835 Fourth Avenue South · Naples
941-263-3889 · Moderate
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Steak & Seafood
Riverwalk Fish & Ale House
1200 5th Avenue South · Naples
305-263-2734 · Moderate
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Ft. Myers
American
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
13550 South Tamiami Trail · Fort Myers
941-489-1811 · Inexpensive
Bennigan's
12984 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-433-1441 · Inexpensive
Bistro 41
13499 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-466-4141 · Moderate
Chili's Grill and Bar
8901 College Parkway · Fort Myers
941-481-7730 · Inexpensive
Fort Myers Ale House
4400 Kernel Circle · Fort Myers
941-931-4160 · Inexpensive
Grady's American Grill
13731 South Tamiami Trail · Fort Myers
941-481-3577 · Inexpensive
Junkanoo's Beach Bar
3040 Estero Boulevard · Fort Myers
941-463-6130 · Inexpensive
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Morgan House
2207 First Street · Fort Myers
941-337-3377 · Inexpensive
R.J. Gator's Neighborhood Grill
4451 Palmetto Avenue Extension · Fort Myers
941-278-1300 · Inexpensive
Shooters Waterfront Cafe USA
2220 West First Street · Fort Myers
941-334-2727 · Inexpensive
Sunshine Cafe
8750 Gladiolus Drive · Fort Myers
941-489-2233 · Inexpensive
T.G.I. Friday's
13449 South U.S. 41 · Fort Myers
941-489-2401 · Inexpensive
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Asian, Chinese, Japanese
Osaka Japanese Steak House
12591 McGregor Blvd. · Fort Myers
941-489-2414 · Expensive
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Casual Dining
April's Eatery
2269 First Street · Fort Myers
941-337-4004 · Inexpensive
Blackhawk Cafe
9101 College Parkway · Fort Myers
941-433-3333 · Inexpensive
Bob Evans
7071 Cypress Lake Drive · Fort Myers
941-433-1663 · Inexpensive
Bob Evans
13251 North Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-995-3113 · Inexpensive
Boston Market
12916 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-275-1779 · Inexpensive
Cooker Bar and Grill
5200 Big Pine Way · Fort Myers
941-489-4700 · Inexpensive
Dave's Open Pit Barbeque
11751 S.R. 80 · Fort Myers
941-694-3995 · Inexpensive
Farmer's Market Restaurant
2736 Edison Avenue · Fort Myers
941-334-1687 · Inexpensive
First Watch
13211 McGregor Blvd. · Fort Myers
941-437-0020 · Inexpensive
Garden Greens
1512 Hendry Street · Fort Myers
941-479-7788 · Inexpensive
Garden Greens
4329 Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-936-1888 · Inexpensive
Grandy's
3650 Palm Beach Blvd. · Fort Myers
941-694-0027 · Inexpensive
Grandy's
9171 College Parkway · Fort Myers
941-481-0600 · Inexpensive
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Grandy's
4025 Fowler Street · Fort Myers
941-936-8283 · Inexpensive
Hooters
4411 Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-275-4666 · Inexpensive
Mel's Diner
19050 South Tamiami Trail · Fort Myers
941-267-2468 · Inexpensive
Mel's Diner
4820 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-275-7850 · Inexpensive
Melanie's Restaurant
2158 McGregor Blvd. · Fort Myers
941-334-3139 · Inexpensive
Ponderosa
3439 Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-275-3242 · Inexpensive
Rib City Grill
12575 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-278-1300 · Inexpensive
Second Street Deli
2112 Second Street · Fort Myers
941-332-5225 · Inexpensive
Shoney's Restaurant
8951 Daniels Parkway · Fort Myers
941-474-5633 · Inexpensive
Sonny's Real Pit Barbecue
5980 Winkler Road · Fort Myers
941-481-0090 · Inexpensive
Wings and Ribs Restaurant
3758 Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-939-1300 · Inexpensive
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Fine Dining
Veranda Restaurant
2122 Second Street · Fort Myers
941-332-2065 · Expensive
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International
Peter's La Cuisine
2224 Bay Street · Fort Myers
941-332-2228 · Moderate
The Melting Pot
13251 McGregor Boulevard · Fort Myers
941-481-1717 · Inexpensive
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Italian
Macaroni Grill
13721 South Tamiami Trail · Fort Myers
941-433-7786 · Moderate
Olive Garden Restaurant
12870 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-936-7770 · Inexpensive
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Latin, Cuban, Spanish
Chevys
12148 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-278-1815 · Inexpensive
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Steak & Seafood
Chart House
2024 West First Street · Fort Myers
941-332-1881 · Moderate
Lone Star Steakhouse
13320 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
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Longhorn Steakhouse
13701 South Tamiami Trail · Fort Myers
941-437-3395 · Inexpensive
Osaka Japanese Steak House
12591 McGregor Blvd. · Fort Myers
941-489-2414 · Expensive
Outback Steakhouse
12995 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-936-1021 · Inexpensive
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Ponderosa
3439 Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-275-3242 · Inexpensive
Red Lobster
3801 Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-936-8216 · Moderate
Steak and Ale
12499 South Cleveland Avenue · Fort Myers
941-939-3444 · Moderate
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