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The Everglades
Overview
There is no wilderness in America quite like the Everglades. Called the āRiver of Grassā by Native American inhabitants, this is not just a wetland, or a swamp, or a lake, or a river, or a prairie, or a grassland ā it is all of those, twisted together into a series of soft horizons, long vistas, sunsets that stretch across your entire field of vision and the toothy grins of a healthy population of dinosaur-era reptiles.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
The Everglades
Encompassing 1.5 million acres, this vast wilderness is one of America's great natural treasures. As a major draw for visitors to South Florida, yourā¦
Everglades National Park
If you do just one walk in the Everglades, make sure it's on the Anhinga Trail. Gators sun on the shoreline, anhinga spear their prey and wading birdsā¦
Everglades National Park
āYou will be seeing unusual accomplishment,ā reads the inscription on the rough-hewn quarried wall. Thatās an understatement. There is no greater templeā¦
Everglades National Park
For a break from the outdoors, don't miss this small museum run by volunteers who have a wealth of knowledge on the region's history. Located in the townā¦
Everglades National Park
The Fakahatchee Strand, besides having a fantastic name, also houses a 20-mile by 5-mile estuarine wetland that looks like something from the beginning ofā¦
Everglades National Park
Shark Valley sounds like it should be the headquarters for the villain in a James Bond movie, but it is in fact a slice of National Park Service groundsā¦
Everglades National Park
One of the best ways to experience the serenity of the Everglades ā somehow desolate yet lush, tropical and forbidding ā is by paddling the network ofā¦
Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum
Everglades National Park
If you want to learn about Floridaās Native Americans, come to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum, 17 miles north of I-75. All of the excellentā¦
Planning Tools
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Best Things to Do
At 1.5 million acres, Everglades National Park can overwhelm. Here are some great ways to experience this wonderland of marshland, sawgrass and mangroves.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
With a wet season, potential hurricanes and a lot of humidity, it can be hard to know when to visit Everglades National Park.
Read articleThings to Know
From avoiding snowbirds to visiting local tribes, the Everglades has lots to know before you go.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
From museums and a tram tour to boating and kayaking adventures aplenty, these are the best things to do with kids at Everglades National Park.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Departing from Miami, Orlando, Tampa and diverse landscapes in between, these are the best ways to get to Everglades National Park.
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12 things to know before visiting Everglades National ParkMar 26, 2024 ā¢ 6 min read
Hiking5 memorable hikes in Everglades National Park for gators, waders and moreMar 26, 2024 ā¢ 5 min read
Destination PracticalitiesThe best times to visit Everglades National ParkMar 24, 2024 ā¢ 4 min read
Family TravelThe 6 best things to do with kids at Everglades National ParkJan 31, 2023 ā¢ 5 min read
Wildlife & NatureFlorida has bought 20,000 acres to protect the EvergladesJan 23, 2020 ā¢ 4 min read
