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Top 12 attractions in Everglades National Park
#1
Ten Thousand Islands
The Ten Thousand Islands archipelago covers more than 35,000 acres (14,164 hectares) of Florida’s southern tip. The eponymous national wildlife refuge lies in the northern portion, while the southern part is in Everglades National Park. The islands—which number in the hundreds, not thousands—are a perfect place to decompress in nature.More
#2
Shark Valley
Situated in heart of what many call the “true Everglades”—a river of grass that stretches 100 miles (161 kilometers) from Lake Okeechobee to the Gulf of Mexico—Shark Valley is part of a freshwater ecosystem with incredible biodiversity. It’s one of the best places in Everglades National Park to spot alligators, birds, and other wildlife.More
#3
Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress National Preserve is the northern neighbor of Everglades National Park, but with fewer crowds and more wildlife. Among the first national preserves to be established in the US, Big Cypress still permits many of the activities that are forbidden in national parks, inviting visitors to go off-roading, hunt, take an airboat ride through the swamp, and more.More
#5
Tamiami Trail
The scenic 2-lane Tamiami Trail stretches across the bottom of the Florida peninsula from Tampa to Miami. And while it may not be the quickest way to explore the region now, at the time of its completion in 1928 it was considered a feat of engineering comparable to the Panama Canal.More
#6
Marco Island
Boasting a tropical climate, white-sand beaches, and luxury resorts, Marco Island is the only inhabited island in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge set off Florida's southwest coast. Visit the island for a beach vacation that offers options to explore the surrounding labyrinth of mangroves, waterways, and wildlife.More
#7
Loop Road
The Loop Road is known for alligator viewing and being the Wild West of the Florida swamp. The 24-mile (38-kilometer) unpaved road offers an opportunity to get off the main road and explore Big Cypress National Preserve at a slower pace. The vegetation and swamps lining both sides of the road make it ideal for spotting alligators, birds, and otters.More
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Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
As the first welcome site upon entering the Everglades National Park, the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is a useful resource for first-time or returning guests. Offering educational exhibits and detailed maps, the visitor center provides a helpful overview of the park, its unique ecosystem, and animal inhabitants.More
#9
Flamingo Visitor Center
Set on the bay at Everglades National Park’s south entrance, Flamingo Visitor Center is the jumping-off point for exploring the southern Everglades. The visitor center is next to a marina, campground, and a network of trails and waterways. At the center, find maps, information, and rangers to help you get started on your adventure.More
#10
Gumbo Limbo Trail
While the self-guided Gumbo Limbo Trail only stretches for a mere 0.4 miles (0.64 kilometers, it is, perhaps, one of the most popular trails in the Everglades for its glimpse into a hardwood hammock ecosystem. Defined by its slight rise in elevation above the marshy waters, the arbored habit is comprised of a lush, tropical grove of trees.More
#11
Anhinga Trail
Just inside the entrance to Everglades National Park, the Anhinga Trail is many visitors’ first chance to explore the Everglades. The accessible, less-than-a-mile long (1.2-kilometer) boardwalk is one of the premier wetland viewing trails in the national park system. While named for the Anhinga (snake birds) that populate the marsh, the trail is also famous for its easy-to-spot alligators.More
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When to visit
November to April is the high and dry season in the Everglades—it’s during these months that visitors flock to the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. With fewer mosquitos, wintering bird populations, and excellent weather, a winter visit can seem like a no-brainer. That being said, the spring mating season is a serious draw for wildlife lovers, and baby alligators hit their first waters in early August.
Getting around
The Everglades is massive—some 1.5 million acres of wetlands, marshes, freshwater sloughs, pinelands, and mangroves. Though there are three separate entrances to Everglades National Park, they do not connect to each other. The Homestead entrance is arguably the best for first-time visitors, as it connects to many iconic viewpoints, trails (like the famed Anhinga Trail), and things to do. If you want to ditch the car, opt for a boat trip around the Thousand Islands area, near Everglades City.
Traveler tips
If you do opt for the Homestead entrance, pack a picnic. Make your way to the park, walk the .8-mile Anhinga Trail—expect alligators, herons, egrets, cormorants, and more, up close—and then move to Long Pine Key Trail or Nine Mile Pond Trail. You’re deep in the slough now; either continue on toward Flamingo or retrace your steps, grabbing a milkshake on your way out of the park at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand, in Homestead.
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Number of Tours | 13 |
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