Everglades National Park
- Address:40001 State Road 9336, Homestead
- Hours:Open 24 hours a day. Most areas open during the dry season (winter), some may be closed during the wet season (summer)
- Admission:US$10 per vehicle for a 7 day pass, US$5 per bicycle
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The Everglades National Park, covering much of the southeastern tip of Florida, is more than a big swamp full of alligators. True, you will see alligators - lots of them - but this unique subtropical wilderness also supports such creatures as American crocodiles, bottlenose dolphins, manatees, snowy egrets, bald eagles and ospreys. And amid the mangroves, cypress, hardwood hammocks and miles of sawgrass, there are endless opportunities for hiking, bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, or taking an airboat ride.
Spot alligators on a day-trip along the Tamiami Trail or take a two-hour tram tour in Shark Valley. When hunger pangs set in, stop in Everglades City for a plate of gator nuggets and frog’s legs. The visitor center at Big Cypress National Preserve has great exhibits for kids and an outdoor, water-filled ditch popular with alligators.
The best time to visit Everglades National Park is during the dry season - from December to April - when the weather is mild and pleasant and the wildlife is out in abundance. In summer wet season - May through November - it’s hot and humid and there are frequently afternoon thunderstorms.
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It was a great trip! The tour description on this site is accurate and we all had a great time.
The only inaccuracy is the length of the tour if you take the Cruise. Since they drop you off at Bayside for the cruise and only pick you up long after the cruise ends, the total length of the whole trip is closer to 8-9 hours. This is fine since Bayside is nice, but Viator should advertise this.
Practical Info
The Everglades National Park is easily accessible from Miami via the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), which travels east-west, parallel to the more northern Alligator Alley (I-75), because you can see alligator. The animals disperse, but the bugs don’t. The one upside to the wet season is that you won’t be sharing your experience with as many tourists.
There are three main entrances: one along the southeast edge near Homestead and Florida City; at the central-north side on Tamiami Trail; and a third at the northwest shore, past Everglades City.
