Naples is located in Collier County Fl. The population is roughly 315,000. The city received its name when founded in the 1880’s by John Stuart Williams. The area’s subtropical climate and bay area atmosphere likened it to an Italian city also called Naples.
The city is next to Marco Island and the Everglades and is most famous for its vacation area well-known as The Paradise Coast. Naples has numerous land reserves that include Everglades National Park and Corkscrew Sanctuary .
Naples is a very wealthy city, downtown you can find the Naples Players, Gulf Shore Playhouse, and the 5th and 3rd Ave. shopping districts. These are high end shops that include Gucci, Tiffany, and Saks among other brands. This area is all open air shopping, and there is fine dining on almost every corner.
In the winter months Naples is totally vibrating with travelers and music. Odds are you will see some Ferrari’s Mazaratti’s and other exotic vehicles. Make sure you head down to the beachfront and check out the Naples Fisherman’s Pier. This is a great place to observe the locals fish and enjoy the wonderful nightfalls.
If high end fashion isn’t for you stop by Tin City, what used to be a fisherman’s wharf has been altered into around 30-40 unique boutiques and restaurants.
You can also take a sightseeing tour here before or after your lunch, rates are acceptable.
If you are traveling with kids you will have to go to see the Naples Zoo, founded in the early 1900’s they have a wide variety of animals, shows and crafts for the children. Depending on what you like there are also a plenty of adventure tours, Everglade Air Boat tours, sight seeing cruises etc. You can challenge Para-sailing or rent kayaks and seaboards.
There is a good choice of restaurants in Naples. Some of the most popular can’t miss restaurants are Cloyde’s Steak and Lobster House, The Waterfront Grille, Gordon’s Waterfront Grill and Shula’s Steakhouse.
If you are into golf then you are in the right place. Naples is said to be the largest golf hole per capita in all of the US, this is debatable. Some famous courses are the Windemere, Eagles Creek, and Foxfire.
There are lots of hotels and motels in the area, Naples Vacation Condo Rentals are also an excellent way to meet the accommodation aspect of your holiday. Vacation homes are also offered in nearby Fort Myers and Marco Island – browse Fort Myers beach Vacation Condo Rentals and Marco Island vacation House Rentals.
Celebrity Alert: Tiger Woods, VJ Singh and Bill Cosby all have a home in Naples.
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