Five Things to Do & See During Your Stay at The Waves RV Resort

When it comes to Florida RV destinations, there are few that compare to The Waves RV Resort in beautiful Naples!

On-site you will not only discover spacious RV sites perfect for kicking back or for entertaining, but also a diverse array of things to keep you entertained throughout your stay. In particular, you’ll enjoy amenities such as a community swimming pool and hot tub; tennis and pickleball courts; shuffleboard courts; horseshoe pits; pristine lakes; and others.

In addition, the resort’s expansive clubhouse is home to an extensive calendar of activities and special events for you and your fellow residents to enjoy.

But the allure of The Waves doesn’t stop there as the resort’s location makes taking advantage of everything Naples has to offer a breeze! To help get your “to do” list started, here are our Top 5 Things to Do and See while in Naples. You can see even more great options on our website’s “location” page here.

THE NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENS

The Naples Zoo is a nationally accredited zoo and yet much more than a walk-through zoo. The paved path winds nearly a mile past rare and beautiful animals residing within a historic tropical garden of exotic plants first planted in 1919 with a fascinating history. In this tropical setting, you can take delight at seeing many of your favorite animals like lions, giraffes, monkeys, pythons, and bears. In addition, you'll also discover feature exhibits and an array of more rarely seen creatures like the fosa of Madagascar or a giant anteater.

THE BAKER MUSEUM AT ARTIS NAPLES

The Baker Museum is one of the foremost fine-art museums in Southwest Florida. Emphasizing modern and contemporary art, the museum hosts several traveling exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collections. Dedicated to stewardship and scholarship, The Baker Museum provides world-class exhibitions and educational opportunities for Southwest Florida’s diverse community. Note that the Baker Museum proper is closed for renovations until November 2019 but Hayes Hall exhibitions remain open.

NAPLES PIER

According to Travelinmad, “the 130-year old Naples Pier has been beloved by generations, and recently got a facelift in 2017 with new planking, rails, and lighting. After all these years, the Naples Fishing Pier is still the best place in town for a casual stroll or to catch sunset. The historic Palm Cottage, Naples oldest surviving home, is open Tuesday - Saturday for docent-guided tours and self-guided tours of the outdoor Norris Gardens.”

NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS

Founded in 1993 by a visionary group of local plant enthusiasts, the beautiful Naples Botanical Gardens is 170-acre, world-class garden paradise that features plants from around the world. It is also the youngest garden in history to receive the American Public Gardens Association’s prestigious Award for Garden Excellence.

CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY

A visit to Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a journey into the heart of the Everglades ecosystem. Discover the rugged beauty of this famed natural area on Corkscrew's famous boardwalk - a 2.5-mile adventure through pine flatwoods, wet prairie, around a marsh, and finally into the largest old growth Bald Cypress forest in North America. Located about 30 minutes east of Naples, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is home to hundreds of alligators, otters, white-tailed deer, and red-bellied turtles. A wide variety of wading birds, songbirds, raptors and the fabulous Painted Bunting can be seen throughout the year.

Ready to experience everything our resort and the surrounding Naples area have to offer? Contact us soon at (941) 202-0610 to book your stay with us!

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