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    Naples Historical Society

    4.8 (10 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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    Much more interesting than I expected. As a transplant it was fun to hear the history and the characters that founded modern day Naples.

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    Beautifully restored and preserved home. Terrific history of Naples. Very interesting and entertaining.

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    Take the time for the Naples Historic District walking tour that begins and ends at Palm Cottage.

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    Conservancy of Southwest Florida

    Conservancy of Southwest Florida

    4.4(19 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    an incredible 21-acre property dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. Established…read morein the 1960s, the Conservancy combines education, conservation, and hands-on learning, making it a great stop for both adults and families. Your admission ($17.95 per person) includes access to a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions: Discovery Center -- A large, interactive space with educational displays on topics like climate change, invasive species, the water crisis, and local ecosystems. There's also a touch tank where you can get up close with sea life. Live Animal Feedings & Volunteer Presentations -- Knowledgeable volunteers provide extra insights about the wildlife and conservation efforts. Trails & Outdoor Spaces -- A short walking trail winds through the property, perfect for a peaceful stroll. Von Arx Wildlife Hospital -- While the hospital itself isn't open to the public, you can learn about how they care for injured and rescued wildlife and see where some of the animals are treated. Little Explorers Zone -- A dedicated building for kids, making this an especially family-friendly destination. One of the best parts of the visit was the electric boat tour of the Gordon River, which is included with admission. The 40-minute ride is led by a volunteer captain who shares fascinating details about the surrounding wildlife, plants, and ecosystem. If you're planning to take the boat tour, reserve your spot as soon as you pay admission -- we only had to wait about 10 minutes, but it can book up quickly during busy times. After the tour, we explored a few more of the buildings and stopped by the gift shop. Honestly, the shop was the least impressive of the ones we visited -- it mainly had basic branded items and nothing particularly unique, but that didn't take away from the overall experience. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is absolutely worth a stop, especially if you enjoy wildlife, conservation, and learning about Florida's ecosystems. Between the interactive exhibits, the river tour, and the chance to see firsthand how the organization protects local habitats, it's both educational and enjoyable.

    The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is the perfect place to spend an afternoon learning about…read morelocal nature. We arrived just in time for their last boat ride of the day at 3 p.m. Their electric boat tours are a perfect way to explore the narrow channels of the Gordon River. We saw several birds, including a bald eagle and great blue, little blue, and green herons. Conservancy volunteers and employees, including our boat captain, were friendly and knowledgeable. Admission is $17.95 for adults and $9.95 for children, although we hold a family Conservancy membership so our admission (including boat ride) was free. We also enjoyed visiting the Conservancy's Dalton Discovery Center, which has various exhibits with native and invasive wildlife. We loved watching all the fish! This group also runs the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, which is an important wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital that takes in over 4,000 sick, injured, and orphaned animals every year. Very grateful to have the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in our area. I highly recommend obtaining a membership if you are local or simply visiting if you're on vacation.

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    Naples Depot Museum

    Naples Depot Museum

    4.0(20 reviews)
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    OMG...after shopping and eating at the Waterfront Shops we raced across the street to the Naples…read moreDepot. Drove inside and passed through the black and white railroad crossing arms and walked around to the sign with the history of the depot. Walked on the little railroad tracks and took some great pictures of me at the railroad train containers. The inside museum was already closed but had a fun time here.

    I love Collier County for so many reasons. One of them is that that they operate five museums…read moreincluding this one with no entrance fee. They love history as much as I do. The Naples Depot Museum is located in the historic Mediterranean Revival style restored 1926 Seaboard Air Line Railway passenger station. All of the Seaboard Air Line Railway Stations were designed in this ornate style and you can still see the historic stations in Delray Beach, Hialeah, and Homestead. Unfortunately the Deerfield Beach station was burned down by teen arsonists in February of this year. The Seaboard Air Line Railroad was an American railroad which existed from April 14, 1900, until July 1, 1967 when it merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. AIr Line does not refer to air travel but instead is a common term for the shortest distance between two points. The railroad operated 4,000 miles of track running from Richmond, Virginia down through Jacksonville and ending in West Palm Beach. Solomon Davies Warfield, chairman of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad at the time, extended the railroad further into South Florida to Miami in 1925 and to Homestead in 1927 where it ended. Solomon Davies Warfield was the uncle of Bessie Wallis Warfield Simplson, the woman whose love affair with King Edward forced him to abdicate the throne. There is a display about Mr. Warfield and his association with the railroad in the museum. The first trains started arriving in Naples in 1927 and service ran until 1971. In 1928 the Tamiami Trail was completed and that road, along with the trains brought tourists to Naples and they are is what is credited with expanding the city. In the 1970's the station building was preserved from being demolished and in 2000 the museum was founded, opening in 2005. The train station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Naples Depot Museum charts Naples rise from a swamp to the start of its settlement in the 1920's when two rival train companies competed to bring passengers into town. Displays in the museum include model trains and information about the people who worked in the building in the 1920's when it was a train station, artifacts from the earliest human habitation in the area, a Seminole canoe and clothing, a mule drawn wagon called the Naples taxi, an antique swamp buggy, a Chevy Bel Air and information about the early history of automobiles in the area, and a restored 1947 Budd Tavern Observation Train. Also located on the premises is the Naples train Museum with a model railroad and train rides but it is currently closed due to Covid. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 to 4. I was impressed with how many displays the museum had. I would have been happy if it was just a restored train station but it is also filled with a lot of interesting historical displays and railway cars outside.. Add to that, it is all free. How nice is that? Your enjoyment of this museum depends on how much you like to read, there are a lot of signs, and how interested you are in transportation and trade history. I love both so this museum was a stand out for me. I have been to many of these historic Seaboard Air Line Passenger Stations and this is the nicest of all. It has so many displays honoring it's place in history. I learned some things I didn't know. This museum is probably most enjoyable for adults although children might like the restored train car and the train rides when they are operating. I highly enjoyed my visit and recommend this and the other historical museums of Collier County.

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