Quick Summary:

  • Marco Island is the largest island in the beautiful chain of south Florida islands known as the Ten Thousand Islands.
  • Although relatively close to Naples and connected to the mainland by two bridges, the island maintains a remote, isolated feel.
  • The island offers a variety of delightful outdoor activities.
  • Beach-going opportunities abound, including two public beaches and several offshore island beaches.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. South Marco Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
South Marco Beach | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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2. Cape Romano ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cape Romano | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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3. Isles of Capri Marina

Category: Activities
Isles of Capri Marina | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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4. Isles of Capri Paddle Craft Park

Tours
Isles of Capri Paddle Craft Park | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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5. Keewaydin Island

Romantic Islands
Keewaydin Island | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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6. Marco Island Boat Tours

Tours
Marco Island Boat Tours | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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7. Marco Island Historical Museum

Category: Attractions
Marco Island Historical Museum | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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8. Marco Island Princess

Romantic Islands
Marco Island Princess | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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9. Marco Island Water Sports

Romantic Islands
Marco Island Water Sports | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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10. Otter Mound Preserve

Category: Activities
Otter Mound Preserve | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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11. Sand Dollar Shelling

Sand Dollar Shelling | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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12. Scuba Marco

Scuba Marco | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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13. Breakwater Adventures

Tours
Breakwater Adventures | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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14. The Dolphin Explorer

The Dolphin Explorer | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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15. Tigertail Beach

Category: Beaches
Tigertail Beach | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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16. Verdi's An American Bistro

Category: Food & Drink
Verdi's An American Bistro | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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17. Malenda Trick Art Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture
Malenda Trick Art Gallery | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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18. Marco Island Brewery

Category: Food & Drink
Marco Island Brewery | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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19. Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Activities
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge | Things to Do on Marco Island, Florida
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