Paradise Coast Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 26) SIGHTSEEING area Sightseeing The listings below are color-coded by area and correspond to geographic areas on the maps on pages 24 and 25. ATTRACTIONS Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Managed by the National Audubon Society, this 11,000-acre remnant wilderness area contains the country’s largest remaining stand of virgin bald cypress. Offers a boardwalk that leads through pinelands, wet prairies, hammocks and cypress ponds. q g 375 Sanctuary Rd. W., Naples, 239-348-9151, www.corkscrew.audubon.org. Horticultural Learning Center Ochopee Post Office The smallest post office in the United States (8'4" by 7'3"), this building was formerly an irrigation pipe shed. Opened after a 1953 fire burned Ochopee’s general store and post office. q 38000 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee, 800-ASKUSPS u Themed gardens including a 4-H children’s garden, a recycling and vegetable garden, and a garden of the senses featuring raised bed planters for wheelchair access. g 14700 Immokalee Rd., Naples, 239-353-4244 u u King Richard’s Fun Park They have a fantastic birthday party package, putt-putt golf, batting cages, family activity waterpark, amusement rides, go-karts, huge game room, food and drinks. Come for an entire day, for your birthday or just for a few hours. q g 6780 N. Airport Rd., Naples, 239-598-1666, www.kingrichardspark.net. u Paradise Coast Blueway GPS-marked paddling trail routes from Everglades City to Goodland through the Ten Thousand Islands. Maps available online or call to request. 800-688-3600, www.paradisecoastblueway.com. u Ave Maria Ave Maria incorporates the first new major Catholic university in four decades and a complementary town. The European-inspired town center with its 101-foot Oratory is the focal point for this self-sustaining, amenity-rich new hometown. q g 5080 Annunciation Cir., Ave Maria, 888-841-3477, www.avemaria.com. u Naples Botanical Garden u A world-class tropical garden paradise that will open in Fall 2009 featuring the cultivated gardens of Brazil, the Caribbean, a hands-on interactive children’s garden, birding tower, natural trails through the 90-acre preserve. Reader Response 19. See ad on page 21. q g 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples, 239-643-7275, www.naplesgarden.org. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Explore the environmental learning center. Interactive exhibits focus on the plants and animals of the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay Reserve. Aquariums, nature store, art gallery, walking trails and more introduce visitors to this coastal world. q g 300 Tower Rd., Naples, 239-417-6310, www.rookerybay.org. u Bike Naples Rentals & Tours Bike Naples allows you to rent bikes from as little as four hours up to one week. Ride at your own pace, explore the downtown area with ease and ride one of the many models to many of the beautiful bistros and cafés. Or simply head to the beaches. 1010 Sixth Ave. S., Naples, 239-262-7300, www.nttep.com. u Naples City Dock at Crayton Cove Naples’ largest fishing and sailing charter fleet, boats from 25- to 53-feet available for charter and sightseeing. Restaurants, lodging and shopping are within a short walking distance. Scheduled trolley service, along with car rental pick-up on site. Reader Response 8. See ad on page 19. q g 880 - 12th Ave. S. , Naples, 239-213-3070, www.naplesgov.com. u Scootertown Island Bike Rentals Full-service bicycle shop with top-quality rentals for a variety of wheels, including single and double scooters, road bikes, beach bikes, mountain bikes and beach strollers, in-line skates and more. Delivery available. 23 Front St., Marco Island, 239-394-8400, www.islandbikeshops.com. u Cocohatchee Nature Center Five daily narrated boat tours through a pristine mangrove estuary featuring a variety of wildlife, including egrets, herons, dolphins and manatees. Gift shop, canoe and kayak rentals plus group tours available. Call for details and reservations. q g 12345 N.Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239-592-1200, www.cocohatchee.org. u Naples Pier the pier, so everyone with a fishing pole is welcome to try his luck. q g 25 - 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-213-7120, www.naplesgov.com. u The pier is the focal point of Naples Beach. The u Featuring 24/7 casino excitement, including city of Naples provides a blanket fishing license for Seminole Casino - Immokalee Caribbean u The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Naples Zoo at to animals fromGardens alligators u Get wildly close Center offers 21 acres of natural resources to explore. Experience guided electric boat rides, trails, discovery center exhibits, guided tours, summer camps, a wildlife rehabilitation clinic and more. q g 1450 Merrihue Dr., Naples, 239-262-0304, www.conservancy.org. Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center Coral Cay Adventure Golf Two 18-hole miniature golf courses in a tranquil, tropical setting. Snack bar and daily golf specials. q 2205 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239-793-4999, www.coralcaygolf.com. to zebras in a nationally accredited zoo and historic tropical garden. Cruise through islands of monkeys, lemurs and apes. Explore a full day of fun shows. New Leopard Rock and Fosas of Madagascar exhibits. Reader Response 17. See ad on page 30.q g 1590 Goodlette Rd., Naples, 239-262-5409, www.napleszoo.org. restaurants, bar, live-action poker, blackjack and more than 950 popular gaming machines starting at just a nickel per play. Lots of special promotions and giveaways with $62 million dollars in cash and prizes paid out monthly. Reader Response 11. See ad on page 27. g 506 S. First St., Immokalee, 800-218-0007, www.theseminolecasino.com. Skunk Ape Research Headquarters Purchase Skunk Ape memorabilia along with alligator heads and other souvenirs. Reptile and bird exhibit with huge gators, constrictors and a variety of exotic birds. 40904 Tamiami Trail E., Ochopee, 239-695-2275, www.skunkape.info. continued on page 28 u u Naples Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee Area Symbols: q = Family Friendly, g = Handicapped Access, = Guided Tours 26 LEARN MORE:www.paradisecoast.com http://www.corkscrew.audubon.org http://www.paradisecoastblueway.com http://www.kingrichardspark.net http://www.avemaria.com http://www.naplesgarden.org http://www.rookerybay.org http://www.nttep.com http://www.naplesgov.com http://www.islandbikeshops.com http://www.cocohatchee.org http://www.naplesgov.com http://www.theseminolecasino.com http://www.conservancy.org http://www.napleszoo.org http://www.skunkape.info http://www.coralcaygolf.com http://www.ParadiseCoast.com/
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