Situated on the southeastern shore of the Gulf of Mexico lies the golfing capital of the entire world. This is Naples Florida, a short drive south of Fort Myers. Here, you will find as many as 80 golf courses of championship standard. Naples is a principal city of the Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area of Naples-Marco Island .
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.
Near to Eagle Lakes Community Park and adjacent to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve lies a particularly challenging course. It bears a lot of water features and some immaculately crafted bunkers. Expect to run through a lot of golf balls. A particularly challenging course lies north of the city's botanical garden. This course has been sculpted with undulating greens, tight fairways and stacked, sod wall bunkers. Also nearby are vineyards and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.
For those who cannot bear even the sight of a house disturbing their view while playing a round of golf, there are numerous courses that are certified by the Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary. Here, you will find natural wetlands and abundant wildlife, including the rare snowy white heron.
If you absolutely can't wait until you have checked into your hotel to hit the fairways, there is a popular course right next to the airport. The family can visit one of the two aquatic preserves or the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Other attractions a Naples Museum of Art, the Teddy Bear Museum (with more than 2,100 specimens) and Naples Zoo.
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.
For some gentle southern scenery, rent a canoe at Collier-Seminole State Park and paddle down the Blackwater River and gasp at the beauty of one of the most expansive mangrove swamps on the planet. Also within the park is the Bay City Walking Dredge, which was built in 1924 and used to help build part of US Highway 41. Campground amenities in the park consist of electricity, restrooms with hot showers (some with laundry facilities) along with grilling equipment and picnic tables.
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.
Near to Eagle Lakes Community Park and adjacent to Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve lies a particularly challenging course. It bears a lot of water features and some immaculately crafted bunkers. Expect to run through a lot of golf balls. A particularly challenging course lies north of the city's botanical garden. This course has been sculpted with undulating greens, tight fairways and stacked, sod wall bunkers. Also nearby are vineyards and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.
For those who cannot bear even the sight of a house disturbing their view while playing a round of golf, there are numerous courses that are certified by the Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary. Here, you will find natural wetlands and abundant wildlife, including the rare snowy white heron.
If you absolutely can't wait until you have checked into your hotel to hit the fairways, there is a popular course right next to the airport. The family can visit one of the two aquatic preserves or the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Other attractions a Naples Museum of Art, the Teddy Bear Museum (with more than 2,100 specimens) and Naples Zoo.
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.
For some gentle southern scenery, rent a canoe at Collier-Seminole State Park and paddle down the Blackwater River and gasp at the beauty of one of the most expansive mangrove swamps on the planet. Also within the park is the Bay City Walking Dredge, which was built in 1924 and used to help build part of US Highway 41. Campground amenities in the park consist of electricity, restrooms with hot showers (some with laundry facilities) along with grilling equipment and picnic tables.
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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