Paradise Coast Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 34) SIGHTSEEING Everglades Area Tours u Naturalist-led kayak and boat eco-tours deep into Everglades National Park. Enjoy the boat ride, remote beaches, mangrove canopies and islands. Experience paddling amongst the wildlife — stable, safe and fun for the whole family. No long paddles. q 238 Mamie St., Chokoloskee, 239-695-3633, www.evergladesareatours.com. nature walk, wildlife drive, airboat ride and a great Southern lunch. Convenient pick-up locations, Fort Myers, 800-472-3069, www.ecosafari.com. Lake Trafford Marina Airboats & Alligators, Inc. Nature-based airboat, birding, fishing and sightseeing boat tours. Guaranteed alligator sightings. q g 6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee, 866-657-2214, www.laketrafford.com. u Everglades Excursions Full- and half-day excursions throughout the Everglades with professionally trained eco-tour guides. Includes a visit to historic Everglades City, an airboat tour, a tour of Big Cypress National Preserve and more. All tours led by eco-trained guides. q g 1010 Sixth Ave. S., Naples, 800-592-0848, www.everglades-excursions.com. u Manatee Sightseeing Adventure Call to arrange for an exciting journey into a remote manatee hideout. Private 1.5-hour boat charter allows you to see manatees in their natural habitat. By appointment only. Trips are guaranteed — if you don’t see a manatee, you don’t pay. q g 525 Newport Dr., Naples, 800-379-7440, www.see-manatees.com. u Everglades Day Safari - Fort Myers On “Florida’s Finest Eco-tour,” trained naturalists guide you through the Everglades in search of alligators, birds, snakes, plants and mammals. Safaris include a scenic boat ride, u Everglades Island Airboat Tours Take an airboat ride through the winding mangrove creeks and bays deep into the Everglades, where alligators and other wildlife live. Experienced native guide captains. The only tour that gives you a choice of backcountry or open water. q 929 Dupont St., Everglades City, 866-626-2833, www.airboateverglades.com. u VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS When you arrive, be sure to stop by one of the area’s Visitor Information Centers for brochures and information on dining, attractions, tours and more. Marco Island Trolley Tours A 90-minute narrated tour of the island’s historic sites, including seashell mounds built by Calusa Indians. Fare includes an all-day boarding pass. 1570 Collingswood Ave., Marco Island, 239-394-1600 u Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce u Take the Naples Trolley or drive to the chamber’s new multi-media Visitor Information Center located two blocks north of Coastland Center Mall. Reader Response 18. See ad on page 22. 2390 N. Tamiami Trl., Naples, FL 34103 Phone: 239-262-6141, www.napleschamber.org Everglades National Park Boat Tours Offering the only tour provided through the national park. Quiet boats so wildlife can be viewed in natural premises, fully narrated by national park-trained naturalists. Tours leave approximately every 30 minutes. Kayak and canoe rentals at low prices. q g 815 Copeland Ave., S.R. 29, Everglades City, 866-NATPARK u Naples Air, Inc. The open-cockpit WACO biplane is equipped with leather helmets and intercom system. Search for dolphins, manatees, maybe even a shark. The Cherokee Six seats five passengers. Tour the beaches and exclusive homes and spy wildlife from above. q 200 Aviation Dr. N., Ste. 1, Naples, 239-403-4838, www.naplesairinc.com/biplane.htm. u Marco Island Chamber of Commerce On the island’s main road just past the Jolley bridge on your right. 1102 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 Phone: 239-394-7549, www.marcoislandchamber.org u Everglades Private Airboat Tours Everglades Area Chamber of Commerce u Travel through miles of privately preserved grasslands, hardwood hammocks and mangrove wilderness on environmentally friendly airboats. Be photographed holding a live alligator. 31000 E.Tamiami Trl., Everglades City, 800-368-0065, www.epat.cc. Naples Bicycle Tours They bring the tours to you. Come and enjoy a guided bicycle tour of the Everglades or cycle through beautiful Historic Old Naples. High-end bicycles, certified guides, drinks and snacks included for a great time exploring this wonderful paradise. q Mobile operation, Naples, 239-455-4611, www.naplesbicycletours.com. u u Stop at the highway junction just before you reach Everglades City. Corner of U.S. 41 and State Road 29, Everglades City, FL 34139 Phone: 239-695-3172, www.evergladeschamber.com Downtown Naples Association Everglades Rentals & Eco Adventures Kayak with a naturalist guide through an environment found nowhere else in the world. Travel through sun-dappled mangrove tunnels spotting alligators, unique orchids, graceful birds and unusual plants. Trips are offered during the day or at sunset. g 107 Camellia St., Everglades City, 877-567-0679, www.evergladesadventures.com. u A new source for information on what to see and do in downtown Naples. See ad on pages 22-23. Entrance on Eighth Street South, 800 Fifth Ave. S., Ste. 103, Naples, FL 34102 Phone: 239-435-3742, www.downtownnaplesassociation.com u Naples Trolley Tours & Everglades Excursions See the best of Naples on board a vintage trolley and enjoy a narrated trolley tour covering more than 100 points of interest, including Historic Naples Pier, Tin City and more. Full- and half-day safaris of the Everglades. Segway tours of Naples also available. q g 1010 Sixth Ave. S., Naples, 800-592-0840, www.experience-naples.com. u Third Street South Concierge Find out about shops and restaurants on Third Street South. Ask about Third Street events, or Naples in general. Third Street South, Camargo Park, Opposite Fleischmann Fountain. Phone: 239-434-6533, www.thirdstreetsouth.com u Florida Seminole Tourism Discover the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Everglades. Day and overnight tours include the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum plus airboat ride, swamp buggy eco-tour and wildlife shows at Billie Swamp Safari. Exclusive tours offered. Reader Response 13. See ad on page 29.q g 6300 Stirling Rd., Hollywood, 800-683-7800, www.semtribe.com. u Naples Water Tours Guided tours by water or land of the beautiful Naples area. Guided jet ski or boat tours depart from the Charter Club on Naples Bay. Guided Segway tour of Old Naples. Tours by appointment only. q 1000 - 10th Ave. S., Naples, 239-263-8687, www.napleswatertours.com. u Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center u Maps, ranger-led tours, exhibits, permits and more. 52105 Tamiami Trl. E., Ochopee, FL 34141 Phone: 239-695-1201, www.nps.gov/bicy Key West Express Travel to the tropical island paradise of Key West, home of pirates, poets, presidents and partygoers, aboard comfortable, spacious, jet-powered vessel. Spend a day or an extended stay. Whatever your pleasure, Key West has it waiting for you. q g 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Rose Marco River Marina, Marco Island, 888-539-2628, www.seakeywestexpress.com. Everglades National Park Gulf Coast Visitor Center Camping permits, boat tours, wildlife info, paddling routes, ranger-led tours. 815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City, Phone: 239-695-3311, www.nps.gov/ever u Off The Hook Adventures Sailing-Shelling-Sightseeing Sailing, shelling and sightseeing charter. Experience Marco Island aboard their custom sailing catamaran. Family fun is their specialty. Shell uninhabited island beaches and sandbars. Discover dolphins and other marine wildlife. Large Biminis for shade. q g u u 34 LEARN MORE:www.paradisecoast.com http://www.ecosafari.com http://www.laketrafford.com http://www.evergladesareatours.com http://www.everglades-excursions.com http://www.see-manatees.com http://www.airboateverglades.com http://www.napleschamber.org http://www.naplesairinc.com/biplane.htm http://www.marcoislandchamber.org http://www.epat.cc http://www.evergladeschamber.com http://www.naplesbicycletours.com http://www.downtownnaplesassociation.com http://www.evergladesadventures.com http://www.experience-naples.com http://www.thirdstreetsouth.com http://www.semtribe.com http://www.nps.gov/bicy http://www.napleswatertours.com http://www.nps.gov/ever http://www.seakeywestexpress.com http://www.ParadiseCoast.com/
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