Great Activities

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon (Click here for details) - One million gallons of water fun will thrill children, parents and grandparents alike at Collier County's newest attraction. (239) 254-4021.  Cost: $5.50 for children less than 48 inches tall; $10 for those taller than 48 inches
Ages 0-3 are free; Group rates available but require advance notice - call the park.                                             

Hours:
February 1 to March 15: Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 16 to May 31: Monday through Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
June 1 to September 15: Monday through Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
September 16 to October 31: Monday though Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 1 to January 31: Closed

Getaway Marina (Click here for details) - Deep water marina located near the north end of Fort Myers Beach. While fishing is their specialty - half day, full day, private charters, 12-hour fishing extravaganza, seasonal lunch and dinner cruises, and their famous snapper trip - they also offer sunset cruises, transient and permanent boat docking. 1-800-641-3088.

Freedom Boat Club (Click here for details) - Want a friend with a boat?  Then let me introduce you to your new best friend, Freedom Boat Club.  They maintain a fleet of watercraft for you to enjoy anytime.  No cleaning, no maintenance, no slip fees, no hassle. You simply select the style of boat you'd like and walk on to the dock. With 44 locations, you can take advantage of your membership at any club throughout the country.    1-888-781-7363

Naples Princess Cruises (Click here for details) - Enjoy Naples Bay, see the multimillion-dollar homes of Port Royal, and cruise out into the Gulf of Mexico aboard Naples’ most elegant cruise ship. The Naples Princess is a 93 foot air-conditioned luxury yacht coast guard certified for 149 passengers. 239-649-2275   Or sail around Marco Island and discover the beauty from the water on the new 74 foot luxury air-conditioned Marco Island Princess.  239-642-5415

The Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples (Click here for details) is the premier performing arts hall in Southwest Florida, hosting more than 400 events a year including world-class dance, opera, classical and popular music and Broadway musicals. 239-597-1900 or 800-597-1900

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (Click here for details)  Naples Zoo is a nationally accredited zoo and yet much more than a zoo. A natural path almost a mile in length winds past rare and beautiful animals residing within a jungle of exotic plants first planted in 1919. In this tropical setting, you can take delight at seeing many of your favorite animals like lions, kangaroos, and monkeys. In addition, you'll also discover our feature exhibits and an array of more rarely seen creatures like the African wild dogs or an Asian deer that barks and eats meat.

Germain Arena (Click here for details) - In addition to hosting Florida Everblades hockey, Southwest Florida's outstanding entertainment venue offers a wide variety of choice entertainment. Since the arena opened in 1998, it has hosted NHL, NBA, USBL, and Arena football games. The arena is the current host to AF2's Florida Firecats and the NBDL's Florida Flame. Germain Arena has also hosted more than 200 different entertainment events such as Stars on Ice, concerts including Elton John, Sting and Toby Keith, Disney On Ice, WWE wrestling, Boston Pops and Lord of the Dance. The arena also includes Breakaway Sports Pub, a restaurant overlooking the arena bowl, catering, meeting space, luxury suites, a pro shop and two adjacent recreational ice rinks. Germain Arena is a centrally located facility with a seating capacity of approximately 7,000 for most events. The facility is just minutes from Naples and Ft. Myers off of I-75 at Exit 123 in the growing Southwest Florida community of Estero.

The Village on Venetian Bay (Click here for details) is known throughout Naples for its great shops, and fashion is always in style! For the ladies, there are more than a dozen fabulous destinations, from the casual to the elegant. Gentleman can choose from superb European styling as well as the finest casual and outdoor clothing. The Village is also the place for children's apparel, dazzling jewels, exquisite art galleries, and gifts for the home.

Third Street South Shopping (Click here for details)_ Just a short walk from the Naples Pier lies Third Street South. Bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico, on the east by Naples Bay and on the south by 10,000 islands. Third Street South has retained its natural beauty and grace throughout its transformation into one of the most attractive shopping and dining areas in the country.  Shops, restaurants and pubs, including Tommy Bahamas, make 3rd Street a wonderful destination.

Fifth Avenue South Shopping (Click here for details)  Visit the many fine shops, galleries, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes along the beautifully landscaped promenades in this historic setting near the beach and in the heart of Naples. A unique place where families and friends can meet surrounded by the aura of small-town friendliness and historical landmarks, but also with a flavor and sophistication that is Naples' Main Street.

Waterside Shops (Click here for details) is a collection of the finest luxury brand retailers from around the world and elegant dining options creating a memorable shopping experience. Enjoy Florida's outdoors browsing at 60 internationally renowned designer and specialty stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Brooks Brothers, Anthropologie and more, surrounded by cascading waterfalls, lush flowering plants, and dramatic architecture all under the canopy of towering royal palm trees.

The Promenade at Bonita Bay (Click here for details) is known throughout Southwest Florida for its distinguished array of merchants that offer the highest quality fashions for men and women, including many of today's strongest fashion names.  Both casual and fine dining is available.  Internationally known Roy's Restaurant draws clients from around the world.

Coastland Mall (Click here for details)  is under a transformation....soon to become an even brighter and more sophisticated resort retail center by late 2006. Along with an updating of Dillards, Macys, Pennys, Victoria's Secret, Old Navy and Sears, the renovation includes the addition of two new-to-the-market restaurants, industry-leader Ruth's Chris Steak House and The Cheese Cake Factory. There are also significant interior improvements with a hotel-style center court and two new mall entrances. Bursts of tropical landscaping and decorative planters will grace new entrances. Interior mall upgrades will create a resort like atmosphere, with cool ceramic tile and wood floors, comfortable seating areas decorated with colorful fabrics and patterns, decorative ceiling fans, tropical foliage and more.

Coconut Point Mall (Click here for details) is the center of focus for a 500-acre, master planned community that is more than a shopping center.  The property includes 90,000 square feet of office condominiums, residential units, up to 1.2 million square feet of retail space, and a variety of great restaurants - all surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk.  Coconut Point will be the place for people to gather, shop, dine, work, play, see a new film - you name it;  in an open, Main Street-style shopping destination with Mediterranean Revival-style architecture that is designed to fit gracefully with the architectural flavor of Southwest Florida. Stores include Ross, Pet's Mart, Sports Authority, Regal Cinema and Dillards.

Miromar Outlet (Click here for details) features more than 120 top designer and great brand name manufacturers' outlets, including Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Escada Company Store, Ellen Tracy, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Cole Haan, St. John, Perry Ellis, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, adidas, Reebok Outlet Store, Bose Factory Store, Lenox, Coach, Nautica and many more! By buying directly from the manufacturers, shoppers will find savings of up to 70% off retail prices! In addition to great savings and great selection, Miromar Outlets also offers great dining, with restaurants including Luna Rossa Italian Restaurant, LaBamba Mexican Restaurant, Luna Pizza, Key Western Grille, Asian Bistro, Subway and more!

Seminole Casino (Click here for details) - Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, the Seminole Casino is the largest, most exciting attraction in the five county region featuring high paying gaming machines, live action poker and award winning dining. Located in the heart of Southwest Florida, the Seminole Casino neighbors both Naples and Fort Myers. 1-800-218-0007

Movie Cinema's (Click here for details) - If a large bag of popcorn and movies is what you prefer, then sift through the current show times in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Ft. Myers.

Dance Lessons (Click here for details) - At every Fred Astaire Dance Studio, learning how to dance is always easy and fun! In your very first lesson, you'll learn the basic elements on which all dance patterns are based and within hours, you'll be ready to dance! Don't put it off for another moment - walk into your local Fred Astaire Dance Studio and dance out!