Everglades National Park
A vast river of grass flowing slowly to the sea, harboring a unique subtropical wilderness found nowhere else in North America.
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Highlights
- Anhinga Trail boardwalk for close-up wildlife viewing
- Kayaking through the Ten Thousand Islands mangrove maze
- Airboat rides through sawgrass prairies at the park's edge
- Shark Valley tram tour and observation tower
- Flamingo marina area for manatees and roseate spoonbills
- Stargazing from the remote coastal prairies
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Anhinga Trail
EasyShark Valley Trail
ModeratePa-hay-okee Boardwalk
EasyGumbo Limbo Trail
EasyCoastal Prairie Trail
ModerateAbout Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of the southern tip of Florida's vast subtropical wetland, the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles coexist. The park encompasses sawgrass prairies, mangrove forests, coastal lowlands, and the shallow waters of Florida Bay. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve is home to 36 threatened or protected species, including the endangered Florida panther and West Indian manatee.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsFlamingo Lodge (Flamingo Adventures)
$$The only lodging within Everglades National Park, located at Flamingo on the southern tip overlooking Florida Bay. Eco-tents and cottages offer rustic waterfront accommodations with kayak and boat rentals on site.
Ivey House Everglades Adventures
$A friendly eco-lodge in Everglades City that serves as the base for guided kayak, canoe, and boat tours into the Ten Thousand Islands. Comfortable rooms and a pool surrounded by tropical gardens.
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport
$$A full-service hotel near Miami International Airport, convenient for visitors arriving by air who plan to explore the Everglades. Modern rooms, a tropical pool deck, and multiple dining options.
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Everglades National Park vs Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Choose Everglades for unique wetland ecosystems, alligator encounters, and winter warmth. Choose Great Smoky Mountains for mountain scenery, fall foliage, and free admission with more trail variety.
See full comparisonEverglades National Park vs Congaree National Park
Choose Congaree for towering old-growth trees, peaceful boardwalk hikes, and synchronous fireflies. Choose Everglades for alligator encounters, vast wetland landscapes, and diverse subtropical wildlife.
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