The Ernest Coe Visitor Center is open 365 days a year. It offers educational displays, orientation films, and informational brochures. Special collections by local artists are often displayed. Books, …
The Ernest Coe Visitor Center is open 365 days a year. It offers educational displays, orientation films, and informational brochures. Special collections by local artists are often displayed. Books, film, postcards, and insect repellent may be purchased in the adjoining bookstore. A series of popular walking trails begin only a short drive from the visitor center.Restrooms are available.Hours of Operation:9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hours subject to change
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Dec 10, 2024
We loved hiking several different trails in Everglades National Park. We enjoyed the scenery as we drove from place to place. Royal Palm has nice bathrooms and two easy walking trails. Be prepared fo… Full review by Ambassador756111
Dec 10, 2024
This national park is just an hour west of Miami, and easily accessible by car. When we arrived there was a line of cars at the entrance, as parking is limited and they have to wait for cars to leav… Full review by FoodieWineFun
Dec 10, 2024
Everglades national park is HUGE. Several visitor centers: homestead main entry, flamingo entry, shark valley entry, gulf coast visitor center. We did shark valley air boat tour and bike ride. Bike n… Full review by Dreamer818983
What is the nearest (and nicest) hotel to Everglades.
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You asked a few months ago, so not sure if my answer is relevant now. It does also depend on what areas of the park you want to visit. We stayed in Florida City and found many …
You asked a few months ago, so not sure if my answer is relevant now. It does also depend on what areas of the park you want to visit. We stayed in Florida City and found many motels and hotels in the area. We liked Fairway Inn. It was economical, but had everything a larger chain would have. (iron, ironing board, hair dryer, toiletries, etc.) Housekeeping worked hard! It is right near the Flamingo entrance to the park. We also found the hotel near enough to visit the Shark Valley area (about an hour). Keep in mind the park also then extends out to the Gulf Coast. (approx. another hour west)
We have visited the Anhinga Trail twice. One time there were lots of gators and birds, the next time, hardly any. Does anyone know, what it is like now? We are planning to visit, Sat Feb 22. Thanks
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Thanks for the reply. We went yesterday. We saw 4 gators, and a few birds. Got some good photos.
Considering the ranger led canoe trip at Nine Mile Pond and just want a bit of info about the wildlife. Obviously possible to see Allgators/Crocs.. is it most likely you’ll see them in pond areas not in the tight mangroves? More importantly, can anyone attest to whether there were spiders/how large along the trail? Really want to do this program just need to be put at ease a bit with some more info so I know what to expect! Thanks.
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I don't have experience with those areas. I would guess the ranger led trip is safe. Probably alligators only in the ponds. I have never seen large spiders here. There was a 5 foot …
I don't have experience with those areas. I would guess the ranger led trip is safe. Probably alligators only in the ponds. I have never seen large spiders here. There was a 5 foot water mocassin sunning in our campsite yesterday so you do need to be careful and pay attention where to step. Wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, and boots if possible.
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