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Marco Island offers many attractions for visitors, from Everglades National Park to the Rookery Bay Reserve.

Everglades National Park Marco Island offers many parks and preserves. Fakahatchee Strand features 44 native orchid species and Collier Seminole State Park contains a mangrove and Cyprus swamp. Everglades National Park, a World heritage spot, contains endangered species such as the Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. You'll also find art in the Everglades. Browse the displays at Big Cypress Gallery, then enjoy a meal at the Ivey House Bed & Breakfast.

Naples Zoo Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens has cruises of small islands with endangered species. Nearby is the Naples Museum of Art, which contains 15 galleries. Grab a bite to eat at the Old Naples Pub, then visit the Shy Wolf Sanctuary. Bird lovers should visit Rookery Bay Reserve, where they will find over 150 bird species.

Cape Romano Cape Romano, a nearby island, offers a true escape from society, with nothing but nature. Pack a lunch and hop on the Kahuna Katamarans or the Marco Island Princess. If you're ready for adventure on the water, Marco Island Ski and Watersports offers a parasail and water-ski expedition. If you prefer to canoe, make plans with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, an organization dedicated to protecting Florida's natural resources and wildlife.

Caxambas Park The fishing is great on Marco Island, and there are plenty of spots to practice this timeless sport. Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier, a 100 year old historical landmark, has seen a lot of history, including days as a freight, passenger and baggage dock. Stop by Florida Sports Park and the Delnor Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area, which offers fishing on the banks of the Cocohatchee River. Caxambas Park has a launch to set out on your fishing expeditions, and a concessions store with supplies.

Vanderbilt Beach Naples Prime Outlets has a vareity of different stores and restaurants, Gallery Matisse specializes in the classics, while Vallez Studio showcases contemporary artwork. Enjoy the sun and surf at Vanderbilt Beach and explore the wilderness at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.

Taking Marco Island's pleasant climate into account, many opt to see it on a boat or gliding through the water on a jet ski.

Boat Tours Marco Island Princess ( +1 239 642 5415/ http://www.marcoislandprincess.com/ ) Kahuna Katamarans ( +1 239 642 7704/ http://www.sail-kahuna.com/ ) Raven Sailboat Excursions ( +1 239 642 1608‎ ) Marco Island Sea Excursions ( +1 239 642 6400/ http://www.seaexcursions.com/ )

Adventure Tours Vantastic Tours: Everglades Adventures ( +1 239 394 7699/ http://www.vantastictours.com ) Marco Adventures Inc ( +1 239 394 8687/ http://www.marcoadventures.com/ ) An Adventure in Paradise ( +1 239 642 2359/ http://www.marcoislandwatersports.com/ ) Captain Ron's Awesome Everglades Adventures ( +1 239 777 9975/ http://evergladesjetskitours.com/ )

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