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Local History & Heritage

Discover the story of Southwest Florida, from its ancient past and indigenous people to its pioneering spirit and remarkable natural history.

Visit local museums and historic sites in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades to get a more colorful, comprehensive picture of paradise. Dive into the region's history, from the ancient Calusa and resilient Seminole Indians to the pioneering settlers and glamorous 1920s elite who vacationed along our white-sand beaches. You'll see everything from ancient artifacts and historic cottages to modern art and award-winning nature photography .

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Gallery One

Gallery One is Naples' most exciting art gallery, with more than 200 artists displayed. Gallery One features colorful art glass, paintings,…

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Gardener Colby Gallery

Seventeen years ago, we discovered Old Naples. We had taken a month off in the middle of winter and traveled south from our beloved Martha's Vineyard…

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History

Germain Arena

Located in Estero, Florida, Germain Arena is Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue offering a wide variety of choice entertainment. …

Golisano Children's Museum of Naples

The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples is a brain-building powerhouse and Southwest Florida's first museum devoted for children and families to…

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History

Grand Piano Series

Grand Piano Series is a non-profit concert and education organization committed to presenting and preserving extraordinary music repertoire. Through…

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Guess-Fisher Gallery

An artist who loves working with her hands, Natalie Guess is a natural for the rare art form known as batik. Originating in Egypt and found in…

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Gulfshore Playhouse

Naples' first and finest award-winning professional theatre company. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 1-866-811-4111.

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Harmon Meek | Modern

Harmon-Meek|modern occupies the ground floor of the contemporary 382 building at the corner of 12th Ave S and 4th St S. In this space, we exhibit…

Harmon-Meek Gallery

Established in Naples in 1964, Harmon-Meek Gallery is the oldest gallery of American Art in the Southeast United States. Harmon-Meek Gallery is a…

Art Galleries | Art & History

High Tide Studio & Gallery

High Tide Studio & Gallery is a fine art studio and gallery in the Naples Design District, on the corner of Tenth and Central. Owner Margie White is…

Historic Palm Cottage & The Norris Gardens

The Naples Historical Society is the guardian of the Historic Palm Cottage in Naples, Florida. The cottage is Naples Oldest home, built in 1895 and…

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Historic Smallwood Store

Chokoloskee Island has been called one of Florida's last frontiers on the western edge of the Everglades and deep in the heart of the 10,000 Islands.…

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