About Naples Florida
NAPLES - A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK Did you know that Naples Florida has more golf courses per capita than any other spot in the world? Thanks to world-renowned designers such as P.B. Dye, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Naples is home to some of the highest-rated golf courses in the country. Near-perfect year round weather combines with panoramic vistas to make this a golfer’s paradise. If you like the beach, golf, fishing, boating, or any other outdoor activity, you will find that, every season is the perfect season in Naples. If you happen to be visiting during the popular winter months, the fishing is fabulous, particularly the quest for big game fish. With temperatures approaching 80 degrees during the day and just under 70 degrees at night, it’s ideal weather for that romantic walk on the beach or dinner at an outdoor café. Summer is less crowded. With temperatures in the 90s during the day, the tranquil Gulf of Mexico is warm and soothing. In Naples the time is always right for shopping: a major local activity in every season. The Avenues is a large retail area in town. Third Street and Fifth Avenue, in particular, have a selection that rivals Palm Beach's Worth Avenue. The Mediterranean-styled Village at Venetian Bay overlooks the water and offers 50 boutiques in which to shop. Tin City is a renovated section of Old Naples with a collection of 40 stores selling everything from anklets to toy zebras. A variety of merchandise can also be found at the Coastland Center on the Tamiami Trail and the Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay. If, by chance, you are tired from carrying all of those packages and still want to see more of this charming city, you can take a trolley tour. The narrated tour covers over 100 points of interest, and includes a synopsis of Naples' rich history. You can board on and off, as often as you like, and catch the next trolley once you've finished eating, shopping or discovering all the wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants Naples has to offer. Summer is a great time to enjoy some of the indoor attractions of Naples, in air-conditioned comfort. The Teddy Bear Museum displays more than 4,000 toy bears as well as a replica of the Three Bears' house and other bruin-related items. The Collier Automotive Museum has a sparkling collection of 75 classic sports cars from every decade of the 20th century. The Collier County Museum is devoted to the history of the local area and includes restored houses, a logging locomotive, and a 1920s swamp buggy, as well as botanical and archaeological exhibits. Because Naples sits near the western edge of the Everglades, it makes a good base for exploring some of this vast wetland. Also in the vicinity is the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a huge preserve of virgin bald-cypress swamp where you can observe water birds from a boardwalk. You can also take in a day at the Zoo followed by dinner and a show at the Naples Dinner Theater. At night, how about a romantic carriage ride through Old Naples? What a wonderful way to end the evening. Sun, fun, shopping, world class golf and a host of activities await you in this sunny, sophisticated Florida city. Come on down! Naples City Information Median resident age: 60.7 years Average Yearly Temperature: 77° F Location: Naples is located on the west coast of Florida in Collier County, approximately 100 miles west of Miami. It is the southernmost major city on the west coast. Local Seasons: It is said that life in this subtropical coastal city is perpetually sunny and sophisticated. If you like the beach, golf, fishing, boating, or any outdoor activity, every season is the perfect season in Naples. The winter tends to be the most crowded as people from the northern states like to get out of those snowy, bitter days and enjoy the sunshine of southwest Florida. Fishing is fabulous this time of year, particularly for big game fish. With temperatures approaching 80 degrees F in the daytime and only dropping to just under 70 degrees F at night, it’s perfect for that romantic walk on the beach or dinner at an outdoor café. Summer is less crowded and with temperatures in the 90’s F during the day, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico is a welcome relief. Even though it’s humid in the summer, the average temperature is only 82 degrees F, making it enjoyable. Summer is a great time to enjoy some of the many attractions of Naples, all of which are air-conditioned. Shopping is a must with everything from antiques to the latest in fashion. Spring and fall have the perfect temperature and temperament for anyone. During both seasons, festivals abound. Spring brings the annual Seafood festival, Orchid festival, Rose festival, and even a Swamp Buggy Festival. In the fall, things continue with a Sand Sculpting festival, the annual Folk and Blues festival and the Hibiscus festival. With temperatures so pleasant, these special events can make your visit even more enjoyable. No matter what your reason for visiting or the time of year you come, Naples is waiting with a “sunny” smile.
Main access to the area is via I-75, known as Alligator Alley. From I-75, three exits offer drivers entry into the area. Exit 101 to SR 84 leads visitors to downtown Naples. This is the best exit for visiting Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, the Naples Pier and the many shops, galleries and restaurants in Old Naples. Exit 101 is also the exit for Marco Island - just follow Collier Boulevard (SR 951) west to the island. Exit 107 (Pine Ridge Road) leads you directly to U.S. 41 and the heart of Naples. This is the best exit to reach Clam Pass and Vanderbilt Beach parks, as well as the area's leading beach and golf resorts. Exit 111 (Immokalee Road) leads to North Naples to the west and the National Audubon Society's renowned Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, just 15 miles east. Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City and Immokalee can also be reached from Miami via U.S. Highway 41, also known as the Tamiami Trail. This road, designated as a National Scenic Byway and Florida Scenic Highway, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2003. This two-hour drive takes you through the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve. There are numerous scenic stops along the way. Drivers passing at sunrise and sunset are often rewarded with stunningly beautiful imagery. Anytime of the day you may also spot many species of birds and wildlife. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) The Naples Municipal Airport The Collier County Airport Authority By Train: Amtrak
Greyhound Bus Line
Once in Naples Florida, there are plenty of ways to get around town. The Collier County Bus System (CAT) offers convenient transportation for visitors and residents. All day Collier Area Transit bus passes are available with reduced rates for seniors, students and people with disabilities.
For a romantic ride through Old Naples, go back in time with a ride on a handsome cab. Naples Horse & Carriage Co. offers horse-drawn carriage rides through the center of town. Experience the ambience of Naples from a different vantage point. What a wonderful way to end your evening! |
