In the heart of Naples lies Tin City, a historical piece of soul nestled in a midst of intimate waterways, is home to more than forty distinctive boutiques and several charming restaurants including The Riverwalk Restaurant and Pinchers Crab Shack, and offers site seeing and sunset excursions, water sports, boating and deep sea fishing adventures, and dolphin watching. Tin City was founded in the late 1800's by group of affluent Kentuckians who wanted to make access to Naples more practical and convenient. Naples by this time had become a true gem of discovery for well-to-do tourists, celebrities, investors, industrials and the like but it was difficult to get to. So, the boys from Kentucky decided to construct a 600-foot pier right into the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This was quite an intelligent move; not to mention a most profitable undertaking as well.
By the 1920's, the tin-roofed buildings in Tin City became the core of Naples fishing industry, primarily for clam shelling and oyster processing plants along with boat construction facilities and boat maintenance shops. Due to the construction of the Seaboard Airline Railway in the first half of the 20thcentury, industrial trades such as these were made possible, making the transportation of goods to and from the area a reality. The Seaboard Airline Railway fashioned itself as 'The Route of Courteous Service' and by the 1900's was 2,600 miles of railway stretching from Virginia to Florida. The railway contributed greatly to the economic development particularly to Florida bringing vacationers from the Northeast and carrying timber, minerals, and produce (primarily Florida citrus crops) to the northern part of the United States.
Today, one can take a stroll through and find an eclectic array of antiques and nautical displays, all fantastic mementos and reflections of days gone by. Tin City's Waterfront Marketplace is a fully air-conditioned, indoor marketplace that even offers valet parking in-season with free parking also available. Inside the marketplace discover treasures of yesteryear, unique gifts, fine jewelry, apparel, and arts and crafts. Enjoy endless dining options that offer delectable fare from the finest steaks to the freshest catch of the day, complimented by never-ending views.
Looking for accommodations nearest to Tin City? The Bellasera Hotel is a beautiful Tuscan-inspired resort just minutes away, the elegant Trianon Old Naples Hotel, and the charming Lemon Tree Inn are just a sampling of your lodging options. Plus getting to Tin City is easy, and it's in close proximity to downtown Naples. Just follow US 41 to where it ends at Goodlette Road.
The historical magic of Tin City awaits its visitors to discover time and time again. Tin City is a true connection to Naples' past, and beyond a doubt enjoyed by all who visit this very special piece of Naples' history.
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