Activities for the Family
When you are ready for a break from the beautiful Naples beaches, there are countless fun activities around Naples for children of all ages. From boat charters to museums to parks, there is no shortage of fun. Some of these exciting excursions are only open seasonally so be sure to visit each website before you make any plans.
Miss Naples Cruises - The whole family will love their daily shelling, sightseeing, and sunset charters. The beautiful catamarans will provide a fun sailing experience for all. Miss Naples also offers private charters for those interested in a more intimate cruise.
Naples Princess Daily Cruises - Offering daily public cruises including sightseeing, lunch, sunset dinner or sunset hors d’oeuvres.
Naples Zoo - A great place for kids to learn about wildlife from around the world, with animals ranging from zebras and alligators to monkeys and tigers. Plus, you can feed the giraffes for the perfect photo-op.
Golisano Children's Museum of Naples - A hands-on museum with interactive exhibits that allow kids to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Children love playing in the giant banyan tree.
Naples Train Museum - People of all ages will love this museum, not just the kids! The interactive gadgets, miniature diesel trains, mini drive-in theatre, and outdoor scale train will provide a full afternoon of fun.
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon - A water park featuring water slides, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a family pool for kids of all ages. The lagoon is not open during the winter so this excursion is perfect for summer tourists.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - Take a stroll on Corkscrew's 2.25 mi. boardwalk to get the chance to view alligators, otters, white-tailed deer, red-bellied turtles, wading birds, songbirds, and raptors. Stop by the gift shop on your way out to help support this beloved Sanctuary. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets online!
Clam Pass Beach Park - A beautiful beach park with a boardwalk through mangroves, great for nature walks and birdwatching. The Naples Grande Hotel provides complimentary tram rides as well which is a fun way for children to get to the beach.
Naples Botanical Garden - The botanical garden is always a crowd pleaser! They have a beautiful butterfly house and a water garden along with amazing seasonal exhibits. The Night Lights in the Garden event during the holidays is a fabulous event for an adults night out.
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - This educational center has exhibits and tours that showcase the local ecosystem, including marshes, mangroves, and wildlife.
Wonder Gardens - Ready to feed some gators? This botanical garden & refuge has over 300 rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable birds and reptiles. You can even book a private excursion to feed the alligators their lunch!
Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island - Join a small group and board your vessel for the journey to Keewaydin Island. Cruise past mangrove forests and see wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, and even manatees along the way. Once you reach Keewaydin, take a nature walk and fill your big with beach treasures before heading back.
Wootens Everglade Tours - Glide across 259 private acres on a grassland airboat tour. Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more.
Leadbetter Golf Academy - Golf and Naples goes together like peanut butter and jelly. This golf academy is the top rated in SWFL and offers excellent private or family lessons for all ages.
Well, what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore all that Naples has to offer!