Location: Old Naples
Top Things to do in Old Naples
Things to do in Naples, Florida (FL): The Best Museums
Sunny Naples is a popular, sophisticated and charming beach destination on the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts many world-class hotels and resorts along miles of white sand beaches. The ocean surf is gentle and the people are friendly. Shoppers delight in searching for antiques, home furnishings, clothes and jewelry. With its beautiful neighborhoods and grand architecture, the atmosphere is elegant, yet relaxing. Sports enthusiasts spend glorious days pursuing their favorite activity, from golf to tennis to fishing. There are restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Even though it is a busy and cosmopolitan city, Naples offers easy access to secluded islands and the wilderness of the Everglades.
Restaurants in Naples
1. Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage
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5.0 based on 349 reviews
Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage is Naples oldest house (1895) and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Open for house tours and historic district walking tours.
Reviewed By RSaari
We loved the Palm Cottage tour. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us an amazing presentation about the early days of Naples Florida.
2. HW Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Business Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pmHW Gallery has been providing the world with the best the art world has to offer for the past eight years. HW Gallery artists range from Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, and more.
3. Native Visions Gallery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By arthur526 - Lugano, Switzerland
I have a Condo Just in front of the Native Visione and I bought all my art works from the Gallery ,specially Lost Vanderveen figures Very competent and kind people have Always helped me. Its a must go visita the Place.
4. KAJ Gallery
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
KAJ Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the heart of the Design District in Naples, Florida. The gallery was opened by longtime friends Jason Taylor and sculptor Kosmas Ballis in November 2018. Their goal with a full-fledged art gallery was so they could expand and diversify their offerings to collectors and art lovers alike.
Reviewed By asilverst - Naples, United States
Very impressive gallery. So many beautiful contemporary art pieces, interesting pottery and I loved the vessels.
5. Naples Art Association
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
The Naples Art Association is a respected and award-winning non-profit organization that has served and enriched the community by championing education, interest, and involvement in the visual arts in Southwest Florida since its inception in 1954. The Naples Art Association serves as a catalyst for individual artists of all ages and skill levels and continues to inspire all who visit to live and think artistically. A working art center, the Naples Art Association creates unique opportunities for local artists and guests as well with a full calendar of events each season.
Reviewed By sugarmagnoliaa
A few friends and I visited the Naples Art center to see an exhibition by Marcus Zotter last weekend and WOW. The space is big and gorgeous. The staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful- this place even offers classes upstairs! Definitely a downtown Naples hidden gem.
6. Naples Depot Museum
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Long hidden on the fringe of Florida's Gulf coast and overlooked by developers until well into the 1880s, Naples' catalyst for settlement finally arrived forty years later when two rival railroads rolled into town within ten days of each other. Set in Naples' restored Seaboard Air Line Railway passenger station, the Naples Depot Museum welcomes visitors back to the railroading boom days of the Roaring Twenties and explains how generations of Southwest Floridians used technology and transportation to conquer a vast and seemingly impenetrable frontier.Seminole dugout canoes, a mule wagon, antique swamp buggy, restored rail cars and exciting interactive exhibits tell the story of how trade and travel transformed Naples from a napping village of 300 souls into today's glittering Gulf coast resort. The Naples Depot Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is conveniently located in downtown Naples.
Reviewed By kennethk482
Located in the original Naples Train Depot, the museum houses not only railroad history of the area but essentially a historical retrospective of Naples as a city. Especially enjoyed the displays on the evolution of aviation in Naples. There are several restored railroad cars that are open to explore.
7. Heritage Trail Museum
8. Naples Train Museum
9. Working Waterfront Museum - Tin City
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
10. Naples Backyard History's Heritage Trail Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Naples Backyard History Old Naples Museum showcases the history of the Tamiami Trail and the Big Cypress Preserve in the Everglades. Enjoy the aerial photography exhibit of "Naples Then and Now" telling the history of Naples from it's beginnings and the developemnet over the years to present day. Rediscover the Ancient Indian Canal short cut from the Bay to the Ocean. Authentic Seminole clothing displayed as well. Admission is free but donations are always welcomed and appreciated.
