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Before you go
Your trip to Naples.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Naples – Florida Destination Naples and Fort Myers
How to get there
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Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) Fort Myers · 35 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), in Fort Myers, is about 35 km away. I-75 runs east of the city and connects Naples with Fort Myers and Tampa to the north, and with Miami via the Everglades. There is no passenger train service.
How many days
One day for downtown, the beach and the botanical garden; two days to add Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Delnor-Wiggins Pass.
When to go
From December to April days are drier and milder, and Corkscrew has more birds. From June to September it is hot and humid with afternoon rain. hurricane season runs from June to November.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the botanical garden, Corkscrew and the beaches to the north. The historic downtown between Fifth Avenue South and the beach is explored on foot or by bicycle.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Naples
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Morning
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Leave early for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and walk the boardwalk among the centenary bald cypress trees, watching for birds.
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Afternoon
Naples Botanical Garden
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Late afternoon
Naples Beach
Go to the beach at the end of Fifth Avenue South or at one of the public accesses on Gulf Shore Boulevard to watch the evening over the gulf.
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Evening
Fifth Avenue South
Have dinner on Fifth Avenue South or Third Street South, the streets of the historic downtown, with restaurants and tree-lined sidewalks.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Naples, Florida?
Go to the beach, visit the Naples Botanical Garden, walk the boardwalk at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, go to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and stroll along Fifth Avenue South.
Is the Naples pier open?
The pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022 and is being rebuilt; only a short section remained open. Check the current status before you go.
How far is Naples from Miami?
About 200 km via I-75, which crosses the Everglades; a little more than two hours by car.
How many days to stay in Naples?
One day for downtown, the beach and the botanical garden; two days to include Corkscrew and Delnor-Wiggins Pass.