Best places: Tourist attractions in Collier County, United States

Snorkeling & swimming draw a bustling crowd at this serene beach on the Gulf with a relaxed vibe.

Vast preserved area of swampland with a variety of plant & animal life, plus ranger-led programs.

Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.

Natural, protected wetlands area featuring a boardwalk trail, observation tower & native wildlife.

👍👍 A must see. A rare opportunity to visit and see a photography studio of this great artist. His work is unbelievably great. I felt butterflies when I saw the big old-fashioned camera he used. It was a cool experience. This guy is famous and I am standing at this studio. The studio is small. it has...

Scenic trail with wooden boardwalks for pedestrians & cyclists, plus a bridge & kayak launch.

👍👍 This place was a great place to visit to see, hold, learn, feed some exotic birds. If you plan going you will need to bring your own nuts. BUY UNSALTED almonds or pecans the birds love them. This is a non-profit rescue, please consider leaving a donation there or online.

👍👍 We stopped to stretch our legs and never actually went inside, but we did find this big guy playing with the fish in the pond out front. Super cool.

👍👍 My family and I booked a Ten Thousand Island shelling and fishing tour through Dreamlander Tours and had the most amazing and memorable time! Booking was super easy, and compared to other companies in the area, the pricing was extremely reasonable. Our Captain, Cristian, was super knowledgeable, p...

A former logging site, this birders' haven offers 12 miles of hiking & biking trails & a boardwalk.

👍👍 I had planned a trip out into big cypress to finish off my 8yo daughters spring break strong. I had planned on 14 miles of amazing Florida wilderness and an incredible dad/daughter bonding trip. What I had not planned on was an incredible experience with a ranger at oasis visitor center. Athena Gonz...

👍👍 Always a cool place to stop on the way to Naples! Definitely make the stop and see what animals you find. It’s about 15-20 minutes to walk to the end of the boardwalk. The Everglades is full of life and all kinds of noises lol. Planning to stop here every time and see what we find!

👍👍 We stopped here in 2008 and had a fun time seeing gators, and then ended up stopping again in 2023. Still there and still fun! There are lots of alligators, snapping turtles, fish jumping, and a lovely shaded picnic area.

Recreational facility with a large, modern water park, sports pitches & walking trails.

Wildlife conservation center with nature exhibits, hands-on learning programs for kids & boat tours.

24,000+ acres of wilderness for panthers & other wildlife, with interpretive tours & hiking trails.

Unique, forested swamp housing panthers, deer, black bears, migratory birds & other wildlife.

Neighborhood park offering lit ballfields, tennis courts, playgrounds & a kids' water play feature.

Exhibits devoted to learning through play, plus a museum store with toys, puzzles & snacks.

👍👍 I went to visit just one time. Even though the church is old. It is nice church and where the altar is, it is soooooo beautiful. Preach is beautiful. They were almost done on building the new church. People who go to that church are so nice. Beautiful songs.