By Denise Schoonhoven
Things to See & Do on Marco Island, Florida
Lounge at a luxury
resort, relax at a bed and breakfast or rent a vacation home on Marco Island off the far southwest corner of Florida near Naples and the Everglades. The Island has 4 miles of
beach, ideal for beachcombing and fun in the water. The peak season for visitors is January through April, but vacationers year round enjoy these things to see and do on Marco Island, Florida.
Collect seashells
Tigertail Beach County Park is notable for the variety of seashells that wash ashore. Watch the humorous antics of shorebirds along the beach and keep an eye open for dolphins cavorting offshore . Jump in the surf, play volleyball and sunbath with a chair and umbrella you can rent on site. Tigertail Beach is open during daylight hours. Restrooms and concessions are available.
Immerse yourself in art
Residents support the Art League to showcase the Island's local arts community craft and talents. Visit the Marco Island's Center for the Arts galleries for free. Attend outdoor art shows at the Center and sign up for specialty workshops
Marco Island's Center for the Arts
1010 Winterberry Drive
Marco Island, Florida
www.marcoislandart.com
(239) 384-4221
Play in the water
Hop on a waverunner or jet ski for the short ride across the bay to explore Everglades estuaries. Water tour operators are based at or near Marco Island's four beach resorts. Put on waterproof sunscreen lotion, then enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife of the Everglades mangrove forests.
Party into the night
Marco Island caters to vacationers with a lively dining and nightclub scene. Get dressed up to dine on Florida seafood, fruit and vegetables. Be adventurous and sample an alligator steak or frog legs fresh from the Evergreens. Then go clubbing and dancing at one of the Island's many nightspots.
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About the Author:
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
Photo Credits:
Elin Beckman
