FUN THINGS TO DO IN MARCO ISLAND
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Shelling on the white sandy seashore of Marco rivals any beach on earth. Fill pails with flawless
mementos of your stay in paradise. Fish among the mangrove islands, or cast your line in the deep
sea to reel in redfish, tarpon, sea trout, grouper, king mackerel, snapper, among others. Parasail,
jet ski, canoe, kayak, bird watch, or set sail on an excursion to encounter native wildlife—
bottle-nose dolphins, manatees, sea otters, alligators, crocodile, pelicans, herons, egrets, and
more. Or, simply relax under the warm sun with that good book you’ve been wanting to read.
Golfing enthusiasts will find that Marco and Naples are home to a vast number of great
courses, including The Rookery at Marco—Marriott’s newly redesigned Audubon-certified
course that features the Faldo Institute Golf School.
Discover the rich history of this
archeologically distinguished island. Based on
significant excavations and priceless recovered
artifacts—such as the 3000-year old Key Marco
Cat sculpture now housed at the Smithsonian,
Marco Island was an important center of early
American civilization. Ancient burial mounds,
an 1883 inn, remains of a witch watchtower,
among others, all add to its fascinating cultural
past. Explore the island via bicycle or
informative trolley tours hosted by
knowledgeable guides who share the history,
current events, and entertainment possibilities
of the island with all visitors.
Naturally, shopping and dining opportunities
abound—from local specialty shops and resort
boutiques to gourmet seafood establishments
and casual waterfront eateries. Jumbo Gulf
shrimp, succulent stone crab claws, gator tail,
and frog legs are among the local favorites.
Some popular nearby attractions include:
Naples—voted the #1 Small Art
Town in America by author John
Villani in his book The 100 Best Art
Towns in America, and home to more
millionaires per capita than any other
city in Florida.
Everglades National Park—
experience walking and canoe trails,
boat tours and tram tours to view
wildlife, including alligators and a
multitude of tropical and temperate
birds.
Seminole Casino—try your luck
at this 24-hour gaming facility about
45 minutes away.