Filipe & Amber
Things To Do
The Pub & Grill at Ave Maria/The Bean/The Avecado
Located all in one central area, The Pub is a cozy place for family & friends to get together. The Bean is the town's coffee shop, and the Avecado is the town's attempt at their own version of Chipotle.
Oil Well Craft Beer
You'll always find a great selection of craft beers and the finest bottled local brews & imports. With 20 taps on rotation, they have something for every beer lover.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Located less than an hour from Ave Maria, the Naples zoo is a local attraction that you don't want to miss out on. From Lions to Giraffes, the Naples Zoo is a fun place for all ages!
Naples Pier
The Naples Pier is a favorite location for sightseers. The Pier features restrooms, showers, a concession stand with covered eating area, and beach supplies.
CREW Cypress Dome Trails
CREW (Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed) is the largest intact watershed in Southwest Florida. The CREW Trails are perfect places to visit year round. Each season brings dramatic changes to the plants and animals due to variations in water levels. Come see baby alligators and pine lilies blooming during the fall, and the dramatic red maples in winter.
5th Avenue South
One thing that hasn’t changed is that the Avenue is still the heart and soul of Naples. The gathering and meeting place where businesses thrive, day-to-day life happens, and a vibrant nightlife is found.
Coffee Bar 239
Great coffee with a good atmosphere! This is where Amber and Filipe would frequent as a study spot.
Mercato
Anchored by Whole Foods Market, Nordstrom Rack and Silverspot Cinema, a 12-screen premier-style theater, Mercato offers 12 notable restaurants, over 20 upscale retailers and luxury residential condominiums. Mercato hosts a vibrant year-round event calendar with most events free and open to the public.
Lozano's Mexican Restaurant
Amber's recommendation for the best Tex-Mex food.
Zacatecas Restaurante Y Taqueria, Inc.
Filipe's recommendation for the best Tex-Mex food.
Mother Teresa Museum
Ave Maria University offers students, tourists, pilgrims and area residents the opportunity to learn more about “the saint of the gutters” in a 3,000 square foot space showcasing displays of her life and memorabilia. Over 30 panels that tell the story (in English and Spanish) of Mother Teresa’s life are featured. These panels are identical to those used by the Missionaries of Charity in their exhibit in Calcutta. Items for public viewing also include a first class relic, handwritten letters by Mother Teresa, a crucifix from her own rosary, stunningly beautiful photographs, original publications from her State funeral in India and Beatification ceremony at the Vatican, among other items.