Marco Island Vacation
Travel Guide
Location: Marco
Island is located at the southernmost tip of mainland Florida’s west
coast, just west of the Everglades. It is the largest inhabited island of
the 10,000 Islands. It is about an hour’s drive south of the Southwest
Florida International Airport. Charter and private flights arrive at the
Marco Island Executive Airport.
Attractions: Marco Island’s main attractions are the beaches and
waterways. It is a boating and fishing paradise, with mangrove islands
galore. The back-country fishing is extraordinary and there are plenty of
boats waiting to take you on a sightseeing tour. Shelling is also a
visitor’s favorite pastime. Marco Island is known as the “western gateway
to the Everglades”, where you have easy access to various Everglades
excursions. The Briggs Nature Center has a half-mile boardwalk through
scrublands and features ranger-lead nature excursions and a self-guided
canoe trail (canoe rentals available). You can come in from the sunshine
and enjoy a first run movie along with lunch, dinner or a snack at the
Marco Movie Theater. The Marco Island Trolley is not only a great means of
transportation around the island, but also a guided tour. Finally, you’ll
want to check out the nearby Naples attractions for more great things to
do.
 Map
of Marco Island Attractions
Beaches: Crescent Beach is located on the curved western shore of
Marco Island, running about 3-1/2 miles. Tigertail Public Beach is located
on the northern shore of Marco Island, running about 1-1/2 miles. At this
beach you’ll find restrooms, showers, a playground, a snack bar and
water-sports rentals.
Shopping: Marco Island has resort boutiques and specialty shops for
all your needs. The Esplanade features upscale shops and restaurants. The
Marco Town Center Mall features the largest selection of shops on the
island.
Dining: Marco Island offers many restaurant options. Kretch’s is a
good value, seafood/continental restaurant known as Marco’s best all
around restaurant. You can visit Snook Inn by land or by water (plenty of
boat parking) and dine aside the Marco River. They feature seafood,
steaks, chicken, sandwiches and a salad bar. You’ll enjoy Arturo’s Italian
Restaurant for an Italian dinner and Marek’s Collier House for fine
dining. Check the web site
www.marcoislandrestaurants.com for more choices.
Accommodations:
 Directory
of Southwest Florida Hotels & Vacation Rentals
Map
of Marco Island Hotels & Vacation Rentals |
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