Itinerary · Miami & Miami Beach, Florida
Miami to Naples: across the Everglades and back
Out on the scenic Tamiami Trail through the Everglades, a Gulf-coast afternoon and sunset in Naples, and back on the quicker I-75 (Alligator Alley): about 2½ hours without stops, depending on traffic.
A long day or one night, by car
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Day 1 · 8:00
1Driving from Miami to Naples
Leave Miami early on the Tamiami Trail (US 41) heading west; fill up before you go.
Day 1 · 9:00
2Shark Valley (Everglades National Park)
Shark Valley: walk, cycle or take the tram towards the observation tower. Parking fills from 10 am.
Day 1 · 11:30
3Miccosukee Indian Village
Miccosukee Indian Village, a few minutes along the Trail.
Day 1 · 12:30
4Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress: boardwalks and canals where alligators and wading birds are easy to see.
Day 1 · 14:30
5Fifth Avenue South
Arrive in Naples and stroll Fifth Avenue South.
Day 1 · 16:00
6Third Street South
Boutiques and courtyards on Third Street South.
Day 1 · Sunset
7Naples Municipal Beach
Sunset on the beach beside the pier (the pier itself is closed for rebuilding).
Day 1 · 19:30
8The Dock at Crayton Cove
Dinner on Naples Bay, then stay the night or drive back.
Day 2 · 9:00
9Naples Botanical Garden
If you stay: the Botanical Garden in the morning, then back to Miami on I-75 (Alligator Alley).
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