The back story
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The back story
Marco Island and Goodland: the back story
The largest of the Ten Thousand Islands: a wide crescent beach, resort towers, canals and the old fishing village of Goodland.
Beyond Naples · about 30 minutes by car
Marco Island & Goodland: Our Favourites
The largest of the Ten Thousand Islands: the crescent beach, Tigertail’s lagoon, Calusa history and the fishing village of Goodland.
What's onThis week in Naples
What to see
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Lagoon and birdlife
Tigertail Beach
A quieter beach on the north-west of Marco Island, with a lagoon and tidal flats.
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The Calusa story
Marco Island Historical Museum
A museum of the Calusa, Key Marco and the island’s pioneers.
Where to eat
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Old Florida in Goodland
Little Bar
A characterful waterfront bar and restaurant in the fishing village of Goodland.
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Sunset on the water
Snook Inn
A waterfront restaurant and bar on Marco Island, with live music every day.
Where to stay
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Marco Island’s big resort
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
A large beachfront resort on Marco Island, with a spa and several pools and restaurants.
400 South Collier BoulevardExplore View on map
Getting there
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About 30 minutes by car
Getting to Marco Island
Drive south on Collier Boulevard (State Road 951) across the Jolley Bridge; about 30 minutes from downtown Naples.
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