Marco Island

Hi all

We are coming over for 2 weeks shortly to stay at Marco Island. Can
anyone give me some advice on things to do/places to go. There are 3
families so it's a fairly mixed bag - ideas on all areas would be
greatly appreciated {we have transport so don't mind travelling out}.

Regards

Tony

>>>Can anyone give me some advice on things to do/places to go.


Naples is nearby, of course: upscale shopping, good restaurants, small
pier, and beach; Corkscrew Swamp for nature; Greyhound races are nearby.
Fort Myers Beach has restaurants and shops in a walkable area. Go to
the indoor/outdoor Greek restaurant just south of the pier. Thomas
Edison's home is open to the public at Fort Myers. Sanibel Island close
to Fort Myers has a fine nature preserve; rent bicycles there and ride
all through it (paved paths, but you can go off the paths). Watch the
sun set on Sanibel or Captiva Island. Both are well known for some of
the world's best sea-shells.

Do you already have reservations at Marco Island? I find it dull
frankly; it's mostly residential. Naples is fine, but better as a day
trip from Fort Myers, which I'd suggest instead.

Eb_the_farmhand@ (Nile) wrote in message news:<19080-40ADCAA8-45@storefull-3131.bay.>...
> >>>Can anyone give me some advice on things to do/places to go.
>
>
> Naples is nearby, of course: upscale shopping, good restaurants, small
> pier, and beach; Corkscrew Swamp for nature; Greyhound races are nearby.
> Fort Myers Beach has restaurants and shops in a walkable area. Go to
> the indoor/outdoor Greek restaurant just south of the pier. Thomas
> Edison's home is open to the public at Fort Myers. Sanibel Island close
> to Fort Myers has a fine nature preserve; rent bicycles there and ride
> all through it (paved paths, but you can go off the paths). Watch the
> sun set on Sanibel or Captiva Island. Both are well known for some of
> the world's best sea-shells.
>
> Do you already have reservations at Marco Island? I find it dull
> frankly; it's mostly residential. Naples is fine, but better as a day
> trip from Fort Myers, which I'd suggest instead.


thanks for the guide. Yes, we have a property arranged. What about
sporting activities?

In article <9694d2db.0405220024.b3b3bb6@com> ,
anthony.brown@mfi.co.uk (Tony) wrote:
>
> thanks for the guide. Yes, we have a property arranged. What about
> sporting activities?

You're planning to stay in a quiet beach community. Sports include the
usual aquatic activities such as swimming, snockling, skiing, boating,
etc.

"Shawn Hearn" <srhi@> wrote:
> Sports include the usual aquatic activities... snockling, ...

Is that a cross between snorkeling and soccer? :-) [R]

On 20 May 2004 23:46:29 -0700, anthony.brown@mfi.co.uk (Tony) wrote:

>Hi all
>
>We are coming over for 2 weeks shortly to stay at Marco Island. Can
>anyone give me some advice on things to do/places to go. There are 3
>families so it's a fairly mixed bag - ideas on all areas would be
>greatly appreciated {we have transport so don't mind travelling out}.
>
>Regards
>
>Tony

In addition to what others have mentioned, there is a small
indoor movie theater on Marco which serves fast food
(hotdogs, hambergers, fries, etc) to enjoy while watching
the movie. (Reminencent of an indoor drive-in.)

Several nice state park facilities nearby -- just off the
island -- which feature trails, boat rentals, and boat
tours -- in additon to a portion of the Everglades Park
which has wonderful boat tours (a short distance
east of Marco) with informative lectures.

Head across Alligator Alley to the Indian Reservation. Go on the
Billie Swamp buggies and airboats to see the Everglades wildlife and
visit the Indian Museum on the reservation.

Visit the Mirimar Outlet on I 75 to shop.

Take the kids and go to the dog races in Bonita Springs.

Visit the Teddy Bear Museum in Naples.

Take a day trip to Key West via high speed boat from Ft. Myers.

Take a deep sea fishing charter from any marina.

Relax and enjoy the quiet beach.

Enjoy your trip,
Shelly in FL