Marco Island, Florida Travel Information

Marco Island Floating offshore in the middle of nowhere, Marco Island is surprisingly developed. Outdoors lovers may at first be put off by its skyscraping row of beachfront resorts and condos, but upon closer ins... Marco, FL

Marco Island: A Southwest Florida Island Getaway Marco Island is the largest inhabited isle of the Ten Thousand Islands, with 3 1/2 miles of sweeping beachfront and foam-flecked turquoise waters. Thanks to the development of several fine oceanfront ... Marco Island, FL

Naples Area Naples is a wealthy enclave of condominium towers and sprawling golf developments that cater to upscale grandparents. It dates to the 1890s and is named for the Italian bayside city. Expect to find ar... Naples, FL

Naples, Florida Located on the southwest coast of Florida, Naples has a less crowded feel than Miami’s hotel-to-hotel beachfront. Naples offers 41 miles of Gulf Coast public beaches, some great family resorts, plus e... Naples, FL

Naples, Florida “Walter, this is the most beautiful place in America. Let’s build a town here,” said Senator John Williams to publisher Walter Haldeman from the deck of their chartered schooner, according to legend. ... Naples, FL

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Marco Island Area (Distance: 5.4 mi) This chapter on the birding areas around the Marco Island area includes descriptions of the bird-watching at these various destinations: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Briggs Nature ...

Marco Island, FL - Birding - length:unknown

Briggs Nature Center (Distance: 5.5 mi) Includes: Boardwalk Trail, Land Trails. The Briggs Nature Center is located at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve located between Naples and Marco Island. Estuaries, the coastal areas...

Naples, FL - Hiking - length:3 mi

Halloway Island (Distance: 6.1 mi) This trip makes a circuit of Halloway Island, passing through Rookery Bay. The many mangrove islands in Rookery Bay provide nesting sites for thousands of birds. Late spring is a good time to be here...

Marco, FL - Sea Kayaking - length:5.8 mi

Rookery Bay (Distance: 6.1 mi) Rookery Bay National Estuaries Reserve is a 9,400-acre environmental center administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Florida Department of Natural Resources in order...

Marco, FL - Sea Kayaking - length:6.3 mi

Collier-Seminole State Park: Marco Blackwater River Canoe Trail, Collier-Seminole Nature Trail, Collier-Seminole Hiking and Biking Trail, and Collier-Seminole Wilderness Adventure Trail (Distance: 7.3 mi) The park offers opportunities for camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, photography, wildlife viewing, picnicking, and guided boat tours. Tent and recreational vehicle (RV) camping is availabl...

Goodland, FL - Flatwater Paddling & Canoeing - length:13.5 mi

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Island Island Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6573 yards, par 72 0.7 miles from center of Marco Island, Florida

Hideaway Beach Hideaway Beach Golf Course Private Equity, 9 holes 1844 yards, par 32 2.4 miles from center of Marco Island, Florida

Hammock Bay Hammock Bay Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7000 yards, par 72 4.1 miles from center of Marco Island, Florida

Rookery The Rookery At Marco Private, 18 holes 7180 yards, par 72 6.1 miles from center of Marco Island, Florida

Fiddler's Creek 1 The Golf Club At Fiddler's Creek Public, 18 holes 7157 yards, par 72 6.3 miles from center of Marco Island, Florida

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