The Conservancy of Southwest Florida View Map For over a quarter of a century The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has played a major role in retaining the unspoiled beauty of Florida's coastal areas - its waterways, beaches, fisheries and wildlife. Situated in the heart of Naples on 13.5 acres, the Conservancy and also the Museum of Natural History serves as an educational facility, including featuring wildlife clinics, aviary and science activities. Philharmonic Center for the Arts View Map The Philharmonic Center is a modern day castle designed to lift the spirits of those who visit, as only excellence in the arts can. With its breathtaking combination of artistry and design, this fantastic venue makes an ideal location for any group event. The luminous porte-cochere serves as the entry point to the elegant lobby, which alone totals 15,790 square feet. Green marble imported from Italy generously adorns the structure and is one of the most striking features. Twin two-story galleries, each with 2,500 square feet of exhibit space, flank the main lobby, affording views of the exhibitions from both upstairs and down. A curved dome ceiling caps each gallery. Third Street South & The Avenues View Map Located in the historical Olde Naples shopping areas (Olde Naples served as the original commercial district in the early 1900's), Third Street South has attracted over 115 of Florida's elegant retailers and distinguished gallery directors and professionals to preserve Naples' past in a premier shopping district. Olde Naples blends the nostalgic and the new. Both restored and new buildings are painted in a palette of pastels. Wrought iron balconies and stairways, park benches and courtyard fountains grace this art and fashion center with charm all its own. The Village On Venetian Bay View Map A shopping enhancement awaits visitors indulge themselves in over fifty fabulous shops, galleries and restaurants. Stroll through sundrenched red brick walkways and relax to the sounds of splashing fountains all set among award-winning Mediterranean architecture and sculpture. Old Marine Marketplace at Tin City View Map This collection of unique shops and waterfront restaurants is the former site of an old clam shelling plant. Treasures and trinkets are sold side by side from boutiques intriguingly tucked within the buildings. Edison and Ford Winter Estates View Map Thomas Edison received no formal education because he was homeschooled - his mother was a teacher, yet he created the forerunners of many of the electric lights, appliances, machinery and methods we take for granted today. The inventive genius of Edison is evident throughout his 14-acre riverfront estate. His botanical gardens reflect his love of exotic foliage and search for useful materials. A 9,000 square foot museum houses memorabilia related to Edison's life. Also on display is his unique Model T Ford, a prototype presented to him by his friend Henry Ford. In 1885 Thomas Edison built his winter home in Ft. Myers, and in 1916 his good friend, Henry Ford, purchased a home next door. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view the lush gardens and quaint winter home of Henry Ford. This charming setting along the river of Ft. Myers is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon. Naples Museum of Art View Map The Naples Museum of Art, located at the Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, is the largest art museum in the Southwest Florida area. In the museum's galleries guests will find an eclectic, international-caliber collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures. The permanent collection features two major exhibits: The Gow Collection of Ancient Chinese Art which spans a time frame of nearly 2,000 years, offering an overview of the treasures that gave Eastern expression its timeless allure. From Fang Hu pottery vases fashioned circa 450 B.C. to 19th century overlay glass, the Gow Collection features artworks that show remarkable diversity while demonstrating a great mastery of materials and technique. The American Modern Collection features 277 American paintings and works on paper covering the years 1900-1955. The works on display are a sampling of that collection, highlighting the profound change in the way American artists came into their own by pulling away from the European tradition. Early works by Arshille Gorky, Stuart Davis, Jackson Pollock, Alexander Calder, Marsden Hartley and many others make this collection a rich resource for both scholars and museum visitors. Babcock Wilderness Adventure View Map Discover the natural beauty of Florida, a place where the silence of the woods is broken only by the cry of a panther. Deep into the heart of Southwest Florida are 90,000 unspoiled acres known as the Babcock Crescent B Ranch. Visitors will enjoy the fun and excitement of traveling in a comfortable swamp buggy through the dark waters of the Telegraph Swamp. Wild alligators abound and often approach to within a few yards. The swamp tour guides will make the woods come to life while your guests view some woodland creatures at close quarters. Guests will hear stories about "Cracker" cowmen and the rugged backwoods life and history of the early Florida pioneers. Florida Everglades View Map The Everglades, Florida's mysterious and beautiful subtropical wilderness is one of the natural wonders of the world. Visitors will experience a combination of a walking and riding adventure which includes an airboat ride that skims across a river of grass. TOP