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Things to Do in Marco Island

Top Things to Do in Marco Island

Things to Do in Marco Island

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Naples Sightseeing Boat Tour
164
Day Cruises
from ₱2,551.76 per adult
Mangrove Tunnels Eco Tour (Paddle Board & Kayak)
164
Adventure Tours
from ₱3,044.45 per adult
Gulf of Mexico Sunset Cruise from Naples
46
Day Cruises
from ₱2,768.93 per adult
Cape Romano Shelling and Sightseeing Boat Tour from Marco Island
452
Water Tours
from ₱3,594.48 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
272
Adventure Tours
from ₱5,023.34 per adult
Sightseeing and Sunset Catamaran Sailing Excursion
135
Private and Luxury
from ₱3,805.56 per adult
Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour up to 12 people
378
from ₱4,566.67 per adult
Ten Thousand Island Jet Ski Eco-Tour
220
from ₱12,431.50 per group (up to 2)
2 Hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour
55
Water Tours
from ₱4,160.75 per adult
SPECIAL OFFER
Mangrove Tunnels Kayak Tour in Marco Island
29
Adventure Tours
from ₱3,551.35 ₱3,018.57 per adult

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Top Attractions in Marco Island

1. Keewaydin Island

Beaches

Keewaydin Island is a unique barrier island in Florida that has no cars, roads, or bridges.

2. Tigertail Beach

Beaches

It reveals a place teeming with wildlife and many delicate nesting sites.

3. South Marco Beach

Beaches

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This is a pristine stretch of beach with white sand and turquoise water.

4. Marco Island Historical Museum

History Museums

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Move into another museum wing and learn about The Mackle brothers had a vision to transform a sandy barrier island into…

5. Cape Romano

Islands • Beaches

First is the iconic dome house, now partially submerged, after decades of storms and beach erosion.

6. Frank E. Mackle Park

Parks

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Nature is alive with turtles and tortoises, ducks, birds, a massive pond etc!

7. Marco Island Farmers Market

Farmers Markets

Temporarily closed

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Very organized vendor stands offering a wide variety of produce, meat/fish, baked goods and craft items.

8. Isles of Capri Marina

Marinas

A one man band that took you from Jimmy Buffet to Van Morrison and all the way to Linkin Park and Green Day unplugged.

9. Caxambas Pass Park

Parks

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Soaring osprey, pesky pelicans and an eagle now and then.

10. Goodland Boating Park

Piers & Boardwalks

Saw lots of dolphins and fish and boat wrecks from Hurricane Irma.

11. Marco Island Center for the Arts

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Every year the exhibits changes with displays from local artists including children.

12. San Marco Catholic Church

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals

It is a large church with 4 masses on Sunday and 3 on Saturday Jan-Mid April.

13. Briggs Nature Center

Nature & Wildlife Areas

About a half mile of boardwalk through a few different environments.

14. Walker's Hideaway Marina

Marinas

They have new boats, newer dock and facility with a low price.

15. Hideaway Beach

Beaches • Beach & Pool Clubs

Hideaway Beach is a private country club with so many amenities including golf, tennis, beach club, pool, restaurants.

16. Marco Island Marina

Marinas

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The captain narrates facts about the plants & animals surrounding Marco Island and the 10,000 islands.

17. Capri Paddlecraft Park

Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Finally, it gives you access to miles and miles of protected water in the middle of thousands of acres of beautiful…

18. Captain Horr's Pineapple Plantation

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The plantation was built around 1877 on existing shell mounds.

19. Keewaydin Express

Public Transportation Systems

Lots of birds, dolphins, and tons of shelling on island.

20. Canine Cove

Parks

This large dog park is split into 2 sections; big dogs and little dogs have their own play area.

21. Calusa Island Marina

Marinas

Many guides to choose from, apts for purchase/rent, marina services, etc.

22. Local Color Art Gallery

Art Galleries

Local artisans teach classes, display art and inspire future artists.

23. Otter Mound Preserve

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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Otter Mound is a site of historical significance for Marco Island whose history includes names familiar to visitors…

24. City of Marco Island Racquet Center

Sports Complexes

Offering 8 lighted courts (6 Har-Tru Clay courts and 2 hard courts) this is not your typical public tennis facility.

25. Malenda Trick Art Gallery

Art Galleries

It was a 5' by 18' double sided wall of a painted collage of WWII pictures/posters.

26. Winterberry Park

Parks

27. Island Theater Company

Theaters

28. Calusa Park

Parks

Volunteers from the BAC, Calusa Garden Club, Island residents & City of Marco Island staff planted & continue to…

29. Jane Hittler Park

Parks

30. Leigh Plummer Park

Parks

The paths are shaded by trees and there is a small pond located at one end.

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Outdoor Activities

Water Sports

Tours & Sightseeing

Nature and Wildlife

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