Paradise Coast Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 15) NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND & THE EVERGLADES LEARNING & ENRICHMENT The day: Improve yourself and the environment while having a good time. • Attend a lecture by a well-known artist or expert at the Naples Museum of Art. (Held at 10 a.m. on select dates from November-March) • Get a close look at marine animals and plants with a naturalist during Coastal Connections at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. (Departs at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily) • Take a sunset nature cruise with Cocohatchee Nature Adventures to see waterfowl and mangroves in the Cocohatchee River. HIS & HERS The day: Hit the links or unwind at the spa and shops and share your experiences over meals together. For Him: Fine-tune your game with a lesson at The Faldo Golf School’s state-of-the-art practice facility at the Rookery at Marco. For Her: Relax with a Balinese massage at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort’s Indonesian-style spa. For Both of You: Indulge in gourmet Italian cuisine at Sale e Pepe overlooking the Gulf. For Him: Play a round at Naples’ 18-hole Arrowhead Golf Course nestled around 16 pristine lakes. For Her: Explore the sophisticated boutiques on Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South in downtown Naples. For Both of You: Dine on fresh Florida seafood at the Dock at Crayton Cove. 3 NAPLES ON A BUDGET The day: Spend the day engaged in fun and affordable activities. • Swim, snorkel and beachcomb at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. • Have a picnic lunch at the state park. • Drive along Gulfshore Boulevard and Gordon Drive to admire the mansions and tropical landscaping, and then stop at Naples Pier for people- and dolphin-watching. • Window shop along Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, and dance to free live music on the second Thursday night of each month year ’round and every Thursday night November-May (every third Thursday June-October), respectively. NIGHTLIFE Choose a night spot to round out your day. Each option has an icon indicating its location. Bayshore Coffee Company: wine bar with extensive beer menu and live music u South Street City Oven & Grill: urbanstyle bar with karaoke and live music u 5 Ultra Naples: nightclub with guest DJs and a light show u Sway Lounge: nightclub with guest DJs and trendy cocktails u Capt. Brien’s Off the Hook Comedy Club: venue with nationally known comics, music Snook Inn: laid-back, waterfront bar and restaurant with live music u u u Naples Area u Marco Island Area Photos: 1. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples; 2. a snowy egret; 3. birding in the Everglades; 4. WaveRunners® off Marco Island; 5. Barron Collier, the county’s namesake; 6. a day at the spa. LEARN MORE:www.paradisecoast.com/things_to_do 15 http://www.ParadiseCoast.com/things_to_do
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