The Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area of Naples-Marco Island in Collier County is a few miles north of Fort Myers in southwest Florida. Naples Florida, one of the wealthiest cities in the country, has a reputation for being the golfing capital of the world, sporting a whopping 80 golf courses of championship quality.
There is no strict golfing season as such, although the hot summer months could be described as the off-season. During the summer, you can still find a few dozen courses that remain open. One of the cheapest times, and the least crowded, is during the months of November and December, just before the winter peak season prices kick in. Green fees can be pricey, although it is sometimes possible to save money by booking online.
There are nice, although challenging, facilities adjacent to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. With Eagle Lakes Community Park on the other side, the course offers expertly crafted bunkers and a significant number of water features. Bring extra golf balls. Another difficult course, with undulating greens and tight fairways, sits north of the municipal botanical gardens. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, a pristine beach on a barrier island.
For serious scenery junkies who do not like their golfing view tainted by homes and other indicators of civilization, there are courses with certification by the Audubon International Gold Certified Signature Sanctuary. At these courses, you will find natural wetlands, thick vegetation and wildlife, including the odd spotting of a snowy white heron.
For those who want to race straight to the links immediately after disembarking from the plane, there happens to be a course near Southwest Florida International Airport. Not far away is the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Come here to see ghost orchids in the summer. Other attractions in town include an art museum, a zoo and a teddy bear museum, with more than two thousand "residents."
The Gulf Coast beach in Naples is regarded as one of the best in the United States. It extends for ten miles between Seagate Drive and Gordon Pass. It has a fishing pier that extends 1,000 feet into the gulf and is perfect for both angling and viewing the sunset. Other amenities include restrooms with outdoor showers, shops selling snacks and bait and parking meters.
If you really want to get close to nature, rent a canoe for a paddle down the Blackwater River located in Collier-Seminole State Park. Row, row, row your boat down one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. The park is also the home of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in the form of the Bay City Walking Dredge. Built in 1924, the dredge was used to build part of US 41.
The climate here is tropical wet and dry. This means it experiences hot, humid and sometimes-thundery summer months and enjoys warm, short winters. In addition to the international airport, with flights to Canada and Europe, the area is served by Naples Municipal Airport (APF).
There is no strict golfing season as such, although the hot summer months could be described as the off-season. During the summer, you can still find a few dozen courses that remain open. One of the cheapest times, and the least crowded, is during the months of November and December, just before the winter peak season prices kick in. Green fees can be pricey, although it is sometimes possible to save money by booking online.
There are nice, although challenging, facilities adjacent to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve. With Eagle Lakes Community Park on the other side, the course offers expertly crafted bunkers and a significant number of water features. Bring extra golf balls. Another difficult course, with undulating greens and tight fairways, sits north of the municipal botanical gardens. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, a pristine beach on a barrier island.
For serious scenery junkies who do not like their golfing view tainted by homes and other indicators of civilization, there are courses with certification by the Audubon International Gold Certified Signature Sanctuary. At these courses, you will find natural wetlands, thick vegetation and wildlife, including the odd spotting of a snowy white heron.
For those who want to race straight to the links immediately after disembarking from the plane, there happens to be a course near Southwest Florida International Airport. Not far away is the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Come here to see ghost orchids in the summer. Other attractions in town include an art museum, a zoo and a teddy bear museum, with more than two thousand "residents."
The Gulf Coast beach in Naples is regarded as one of the best in the United States. It extends for ten miles between Seagate Drive and Gordon Pass. It has a fishing pier that extends 1,000 feet into the gulf and is perfect for both angling and viewing the sunset. Other amenities include restrooms with outdoor showers, shops selling snacks and bait and parking meters.
If you really want to get close to nature, rent a canoe for a paddle down the Blackwater River located in Collier-Seminole State Park. Row, row, row your boat down one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. The park is also the home of a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in the form of the Bay City Walking Dredge. Built in 1924, the dredge was used to build part of US 41.
The climate here is tropical wet and dry. This means it experiences hot, humid and sometimes-thundery summer months and enjoys warm, short winters. In addition to the international airport, with flights to Canada and Europe, the area is served by Naples Municipal Airport (APF).
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