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Naples Botanical Garden

Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) botanical garden located. It lies 3 mi west of Lely. Around it, Hertz Arena (23 mi) comes first on our list.

Photo: scott.zona, CC BY 2.0
Where
3 mi west of Lely
6 places to stay in Lely
Wikipedia readers
1.5K
a year · #5,256 of 7,799
In brief

A garden, 3 mi west of Lely

Summers are hot

June, July, August and September highs run 91–92°, and about 104 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

Lely is the nearest base

Lely is 3 miles east, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec

January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 76–82°. When to go ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather through the year

Here is how the weather at Naples Botanical Garden changes month by month.

Jan76° / 54°
Feb79° / 57°
Mar81° / 59°
Apr85° / 63°
May89° / 68°
Jun91° / 73°
Jul92° / 74°
Aug92° / 75°
Sep91° / 74°
Oct87° / 70°
Nov82° / 62°
Dec78° / 58°
Typical highs and lows in Lely. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Lely. Lely’s full climate →
About

Naples Botanical Garden

Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) botanical garden located in Naples, Florida. As of 2025, the garden contains around 50,000 different plants. It is also the youngest garden to receive the Award for Garden Excellence from the American Public Gardens Association back in 2017.

Type
Garden
Area
170 acres
Wikipedia readers
1.5K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Hotels and campgrounds near Naples Botanical Garden

To stay close, try Naples (59) and Lely Resort (10).

Naples Botanical Garden12345Naples59Lely Resort10Marco Island22Naples Park16Golden Gate9Bonita Springs32Winding Cypress8Hertz ArenaNaples ZooMound Key ArcheologicalRevs Institute10 mi
Naples Botanical Garden12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Hertz Arena
  2. 2Naples Zoo
  3. 3Mound Key Archeological
  4. 4Koreshan State Historic Site
  5. 5Revs Institute
5 min drive

Naples

59 places to stay · 47 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park

The closest town with somewhere to stay.

20,114 people · 41% vacation homes

3 mi northwest of Naples Botanical Garden

5 min drive

Lely Resort

10 places to stay · 10 hotels

8,582 people · 30% vacation homes

4 mi east of Naples Botanical Garden

20 min drive

Marco Island

22 places to stay · 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park

16,421 people · 49% vacation homes

13 mi south of Naples Botanical Garden

15 min drive

Naples Park

16 places to stay · 13 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks

5,122 people · 22% vacation homes

11 mi north of Naples Botanical Garden

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Naples Botanical GardenDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Naples 41% vacation homes3 mi northwest5 min59 47 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park20,114$1,526K—
Lely Resort 30% vacation homes4 mi east5 min10 10 hotels8,582$667K—
Marco Island 49% vacation homes13 mi south20 min22 19 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park16,421$896KA
Naples Park 22% vacation homes11 mi north15 min16 13 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 RV parks5,122$691K—
Golden Gate7 mi northeast10 min9 9 hotels29,234$410K—
Bonita Springs 30% vacation homes17 mi north25 min32 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 RV parks57,634$497K—
Lely 33% vacation homes3 mi east5 min6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park3,804$326K—
Winding Cypress7 mi southeast10 min8 2 hotels · 1 campground · 5 RV parks1,160$991K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

RSWSouthwest Florida · major hub30 mi
PGDPunta Gorda58 mi
OPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive94 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Naples Botanical Garden’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

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More places people know lie within 49 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Big Cypress National Preserve: Gzzz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hertz Arena: Tthaas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Naples Zoo: Exupery67, CC BY 4.0 · Koreshan State Historic Site: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Rolf Müller (User:Rolfmueller), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cayo Costa State Park: https://www.flickr.com/photos/andrea_pauline/, CC BY-SA 2.0

Common questions

Good to know about Naples Botanical Garden

What town is Naples Botanical Garden near?

Lely, FL, about 3 miles east.

When is the best time to visit Naples Botanical Garden?

January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 76–82°.

How far is Naples Botanical Garden from Miami?

About 100 miles east of Miami, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Naples Botanical Garden?

Southwest Florida (RSW), about 30 miles away.

Where should I stay near Naples Botanical Garden?

Naples (3 mi, 59 places to stay), Lely Resort (4 mi, 10 places to stay) and Marco Island (13 mi, 22 places to stay).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.