Explore Fort Myers & Naples attractions.

Closest airboat ride to Fort Myers & Sanibel. Explore the Corkscrew Swamp, headwaters of the Everglades on the West Coast of Florida. View creatures in their natural habitat and experience the thrill of an airboat.

Gateway to the Western Everglades, the Sanctuary features a boardwalk through a 500-year-old bald cypress forest, nature store, and bird-friendly gardens. Experience wild Florida and one of America’s top birding spots. Wheelchair friendly. Book tickets online: Corkscrew.Audubon.org/tickets.

Located in Southwest Florida, Ave Maria is Collier County’s number-one selling new home community. Ave Maria has a walkable town center with over 40 businesses including shops, restaurants, and services as well as signature events during season. Over 25 models open daily. Visit AveMaria.com for more information.

Departs from Rumrunners Waterfront Cafe - Banana Bay Tour Company is dedicated to high quality ecological tourism. We invite you to come join us on one of our tours and experience nature as it happens. Guaranteed dolphin sightings or next tour is FREE!

Broadway Palm’s award-winning buffet and dazzling Broadway musicals, featuring a live orchestra, make it the perfect destination for anyone looking to enjoy quality entertainment at a great value! www.BroadwayPalm.com

Explore the Everglades and learn about the mangrove forest and gulf coast ecosystems. Find beautiful, rare, and exotic shells in the Ten Thousand Islands on remote barrier islands. See wild dolphins playing behind the boat! Learn about colorful and surprising Everglades history on Totch Island and Fakahatchee. See dozens of bird species. Go on a real world treasure hunt. See a tranquil sunrise or a breathtaking sunset. www.CaptainCraigsAdventures.com

Small airboat tours offer a fun and educational way to see the Everglades. Try to spot wild birds, mammals, and alligators, then see rescued tigers, lions, and a live professional alligator show at the Animal Sanctuary, free with each tour. www.CaptainJacksAirboatTours.com

Play the Legend and experience the enchantment of Castle Golf. Waterfalls, fountains and lush tropical plants surround you as the knights of Castle Golf stand guard over this large, challenging 18 hole miniature golf course with gargoyles, dragons, creeks, ponds, bridges, huge catfish and the enchanted forest. Open Sun-Thurs from 10am-10pm and Fri & Sat until 11pm. A unique and challenging experience like no other! www.Castle-Golf.com

CMON is a brain-building powerhouse fueled by STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities and experiences. Children and families come to explore 38,000 square feet of exhibits, interactive activities and brain-building FUN at CMON! Located inside the North Collier Regional Park. www.cmon.org

Established in 1978, the Collier County Museums offer a rich sampling of the people, places and events that make this area's history and heritage well worth exploring. We offer five separate and unique museum facilities, each providing a different glimpse into our past. Discover fierce saber cats and long-vanished civilizations, stunning archaeological finds and curious inventions, turn-of-the-century trading posts, cowmen, cattle ranches, and some of Florida's most adventurous and colorful characters. It's a story that's far too big to be told in just one visit - or one museum. www.CollierMuseums.com

The Collier County Parks & Recreation Department offers guided trips, nature walks, and formal and informal lectures introducing native plants and wildlife. Located at the headquarters, the department manages miles of pristine beaches and acres of parkland and preserves in Southwest Florida.

Nestled on five acres of native Florida landscaping, our flagship museum at the County Government center in Naples offers newly created exhibits and galleries that capture the full panorama of local history. Pack a picnic and linger a while in the museum's shady backyard. Then do a little exploring on your own in our native gardens, restored Naples cottages, the archaeology lab, Seminole village or Calusa Indian camp.

Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf. Experience tranquil waterfalls, mysterious caves, tropical rain forests, challenging golf holes and more as you follow in the footsteps of Stanley and Livingstone on an unforgettable African adventure. It's fun exploring the Congo during the day and night, under the stars! www.CongoRiver.com

Experience coral reef surroundings with mysterious caves, bustling waterfalls, peaceful lagoons, and golf holes that will challenge everyone. Located just minutes from downtown Naples, Coral Cay Adventure Golf promises fun for the Entire Family. www.CoralCayGolf.com

Visit Tropical Old Florida by the River and experience the Winter homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Homes, botanical gardens, laboratory and museum. National Register Historic Site. www.EdisonFordWinterEstates.org

We are truly the "Original" Book an Everglades City Airboat Tour with any one of our "Professional, Courteous and Knowledgeable" guides and have the Everglades experience of a lifetime! Our Everglades City Airboat Tour guides are USCG licensed and insured and will provide you with everything you need for a memorable Everglades Airboat experience. We offer a variety of tours including 30 and 60 minute tours. We also offer "Custom" tailored tours if you desire the ultimate in "Personalized" Airboat Tours! www.EvergladesCity-AirboatTours.com

Safari Guided transportation to the Everglades. Full day or half day tours with professionally-trained Eco-Tour Guides. Take an airboat tour through the Ten Thousand Islands. Go on a Jungle Cruise through Everglades National Park and much more. www.Everglades-Excursions.com

Set in a jungle atmosphere, complete with safari animals, chickee huts and waterfalls, Golf Safari is 18 holes of Family Fun! Free toys for every kid. Open seven days a week, 10am - 10pm. www.GolfSafariMiniGolf.com

Bringing inspiration to life for more than 25 years, the IMAG is fun and entertainment for all ages! Touch a stingray, explore the Living Lab, catch 3D movies, take a virtual tour, visit the museum shop and cafe, and more. Visit www.theIMAG.org.

Originally home to cattleman Robert Roberts and his family, this 13-acre historic site and museum (the longest running ranch in South Florida) provides visitors with a rare opportunity to experience daily working life on a Southwest Florida pioneer homestead and citrus grove from the early 1900s.

Zip through twisting mangrove tunnels or explore a private wilderness on 50-minute small airboat tours. Alligator show and animal sanctuary included. www.JungleErvs.com

The fastest way to Key West, southernmost city in the US. Getting there is half the fun aboard jet-powered vessels, with three decks, full galley & bar, satellite big screen TVs. Single day or multi-day trips available. www.KeyWestExpress.net

Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures offers 4 exciting ways to see manatees by boat! -Manatee Sightseeing Tour: Take the whole family on this exciting one and a half hour tour, exploring the Port of the Island’s Harbor and the Everglades searching for manatees, alligators, birds and other wildlife. The best tour for seeing manatees in their natural habitat! -Manatee, Dolphin and 10,000 Islands Beach Eco Tour: Our three hour Beach Eco-Tour is fun for all ages, with no rough waters. We look for manatees, alligators, dolphins and birds of the Everglades on our way to the 10,000 Islands. Enjoy beach time and shelling on Whitehorse Key. The boat creates a wake that dolphins enjoy. The best tour for a little bit of everything! -Manatee, Dolphin and 10,000 Islands Sunset Cruise: The only sunset cruise in the area with a chance of seeing manatees! Enjoy looking for alligators and birds as we head through the Everglades to the 10,000 Islands to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. The best tour for a more romantic and all inclusive experience! - Kids and Family Fishing: Whether you're looking for a 2.5 hour trip or a 5 hour half day, we have the captains, training, and equipment you need for all levels of experience. Additionally, we stop and see the manatees and alligators along the way! Six passenger boats, completely covered and with no high speeds or waves. Great for kids and seniors! We have multiple boats for parties larger than 6. Polarized sunglasses and camera lenses are provided! The tour is in a NO RED TIDE area. We are ADA compliant, wheelchair friendly, pet friendly, and sign for the deaf.

Discover wildlife, with your formally-trained naturalist guide, on a 2-hour or 3.5 hour boat tour in the Everglades 10,000 Islands. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, Ospreys, Herons, Egrets, Pelicans, Rosette Spoonbills and more. Explore and shell on remote island beaches that have not been picked over. www.MarcoIsland-BoatTours.com

Long famous for its Key Marco Cat - one of the most remarkable and influential discoveries in North American archaeology - the Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida’s Calusa Indians and brings this vanished civilization to life with informative displays and an exciting recreated village scene.

Cruise and sail aboard the newest custom built 48’ sailing Caramaran. Miss Naples offers daily public cruises including Beach Shelling, Afternoon and Sunset Sightseeing and is also available for private events and weddings. Bask in the sun or enjoy the salty breezes under cover - either way you will be up close and personal with the nature and beauty that surrounds you. Reservations required. www.MissNaplesBoat.com

First opened in 1927 as a commercial laundry, today's Museum of the Everglades dates back to a time when construction of the famous Tamiami Trail was well underway and the tiny settlement of Everglades served as the first County seat. The museum's permanent and rotating exhibits provide visitors with an in-depth look at over 2,000 years of human history in the area and tell the story of those adventurous enough - and stubborn enough - to settle Southwest Florida's lush "River of Grass."

A unique opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the diversity of Southwest Florida. We have lovely weather and cycling is one of the best ways to see this area. Our large or small group tours can accommodate all cycling levels as we escort you through Naples, Historic Old Naples, Marco Island, or the Natural Everglades. Our 2 - 3 hour cycling tours are easy to add to your itinerary while in Naples. We provide all the equipment for a cycling outing you won't forget. All our tours include a high-quality, properly sized, geared, comfortable bicycle or e-bike, helmet, beverages, snacks, and a certified Florida Master Naturalist guide for an enjoyable learning experience. We love what we do - cycling in Southwest Florida since 1997.

Experience this extraordinary garden filled with the highlights of the tropical world. Enjoy an ever-changing landscape just two miles from downtown as you explore miles of trails featuring cultivated collections and restored preserve. Visit naplesgarden.org today!

Daily public cruises including Afternoon and Sunset Sightseeing, Seabreeze Lunch, Sunset Hors d’oeuvres, and the highly popular sunset dinner cruise. Cruise aboard the newly renovated, 3 level, luxury yacht which sails daily out of Port O Call Marina. Private Charters and weddings also available! Reservations are required. www.NaplesPrincessCruises.com

See the best of Naples first aboard comfortable, vintage trolleys. Over 100 points of interest are completely narrated by expert guides who combine humorous stories and historical information into a fun-filled tour. www.NaplesTrolleyTours.com

Get close to animals from alligators to zebras plus rare species from critically endangered red-ruffed lemurs to clouded leopards inside a historic 44-acre botanical garden. Enjoy fun shows and a cruise past islands of monkeys. www.NaplesZoo.com

Experience the thrill of an airboat ride on the scenic Peace River in Florida’s heartland. Captians are Coast Guard approved and knowledgeable guides. Or take a swamp buggy tour or do both! While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, this is an area that offers an abundance mammals, birds and gators. You can even hold a baby gator if you dare! Open daily, call for reservations or book online at PeaceRiverCharters.com

Sightseeing, Sunset & Private Cruises: Embark on an exciting journey through beautiful Naples Bay. Fascinating narrative, by our experienced captains, covers the waterways’ history, wildlife and ecology. Watch for dolphins and view lavish mansions. Daytime, sunset, and private-group tours are available.

Dolphin, Eco & Island Shelling Tours: Journey off the coast of Southwest Florida to Keewaydin Island as we explore the beach’s natural beauty & wildlife. Enjoy shelling, seasonal wildlife and bird spotting.

Fishing Trips & Charters: Fishing Deep Sea & Backwater Trips for any fishing enthusiast! Deep Sea Charters aboard the brand new M/V SEA FLIGHT ensures MORE TIME FISHING for anglers in deeper waters to find bigger fish! M/V SEA FLIGHT offers the latest amenities along with state-of-the-art fish finding technology for a premier fishing experience. Combine nature, wildlife and fishing with Backwater Fishing Trips, perfect for all ages and experience levels!

Boat Rentals: Easy to operate & fully equipped, our boat rentals give you the freedom to explore the water your way. Fish, cruise the river, visit the beach, or explore the barrier islands. Rent a boat for ½ day, ¾ day or Full-Day excursions.

Jet Ski Rentals: One of the most thrilling ways to see Florida is by Jet Ski, a fast & flexible vehicle for navigating the water. Indulge in the freedom of the open seas by renting your own.

**Wildlife Sightings are Seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.

Guided tours around the Old Naples and downtown areas on the unique Segway vehicles. This tour takes you through the historic areas of the city to see and learn along the way. Revolutionary earphones for safe, fun and informative tour. www.SegwayOfNaples.com

Voted Best Family Amusement Center in Fort Myers! The Shell Factory (the kitschiest, coolest, wildest, wettest, tastiest, craziest place in Southwest Florida) offers all-day fun like rides and games, shopping, restaurants, an outdoor bar and live entertainment. Over 400 critters, many rescued, call The Nature Park home. Donations to the park’s 501(c)(3) charity sustain their care. www.ShellFactory.com

Golf with Gators! Feed live alligators while golfing 18 holes of the best mini golf around set in a Swashbuckling-style atmosphere. Ships, lagoons, and pirate adventure theme. Open seven days a week, 9am-11pm. www.SmugglersGolf.com

Your local paradise for things to do in Southwest Florida, offering a variety of entertainment from live music tribute bands, fine dining, dancing, and all around fun.

Stop by for juicy in-season citrus, fresh-squeezed Florida juice, baked goods, soft serve ice cream, gifts, and premium fruit wines. Enjoy Free samples of our juice and citrus and you’ll understand why we have been a local favorite for over 30 years. We have a U.S. Post Office on premises to meet all your needs. www.SunHarvestCitrus.com

Naples Florida’s premier sailing charter company, perfectly suited for any occasion. From the moment you leave the Naples City Dock, you will see magnificent million dollar homes along the Gordon River, passing through mangrove protected areas and out to sail in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting). Cruising the pristine local waters on one of our daily Naples cruises aboard our 44 passenger 53' Sailing Catamaran is the perfect way to spend your day. We have a variety of cruises to choose from such as shelling, sunset or sightseeing tours. We are also a unique venue for private occasions such as intimate weddings, large social groups, corporate events and memorial services for burials at sea. Local residents, visitors and our seasonal northern friends have enjoyed the Sweet Liberty trips for over 30 years in Naples. www.SweetLiberty.com

Full-day narrated nature cruises of "Old Florida" aboard the Tropic Star to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park. Private shelling charters, lunch or dinner cruises, Boca Grande at your request. www.TropicStarAdventures.com

Our trail rides are a great experience for any level of experience rider. You will embark on a wilderness trail along side the river and back in the Florida cypress hammocks. You will be accompanied by a highly experienced guide and Florida native who will provide you and your group with a personalized one on one experience. Book On Line. www.UpRiverAdventures.com

Like nowhere else, Wooten's is the original Everglades attraction where you can experience a thrilling airboat ride and so much more! See gators, crocs, tigers, and lions in their Animal Sanctuary and take a swamp buggy tour. Open daily with plenty of free parking. www.WootensEverglades.com