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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Everglades National Park, Everglades National Park
Water covers nearly the entire Everglades. So it's best if you have a boat.
1. Everglades City Fishing Charters
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Everglades City Fishing Charters is a family owned and operated charter business that offers 4, 6, and 8 hr fishing trips in the Everglades National Park for up to 4 anglers. We have multiple boats and captains to chose from. We specialize in fishing the calm waters of the Everglades National Park and 10,000 Islands.
2. Florida Everglades Bass Fishing Charters
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Florida Everglades Bass Fishing Charters offers Guided Large mouth bass fishing in the Florida Everglades. We provide several locations for your convenience. For Bass Fishing In Miami, or Bass fishing in Fort Lauderdale, and the Florida Everglades. We offer fishing trips for families, couples and corporate groups.Florida bass fishing is one of the top five trophy bass fishing states. We also specialize in Pea cock bass fishing in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. We are the number one bass fishing guide in Everglades National Park. For a great bass fishing charter in the Florida Everglades give us a call today or visit us online for more info.
3. German Tours Everglades LLC
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
Enjoy Hiking, Canoeing, Wetwalking, Wildlife Viewing, Eco-Adventures, Sightseeing or Nightwalking in the Heart of Everglades National Park. Guided Tours and knowledgeable Interpretation of the Everglades in German or English Language. Very small and personal Halfday- and Fullday-Tours from the Main Entrance of the National Park on its East Side at Homestead/Florida City, South of Miami.
4. Anhinga Trail
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4.5 based on 1,417 reviews
A half-mile boardwalk along a man-made canal with striking views.
Reviewed By 646lorit - Dawsonville, United States
We visited in late January during the dry season, and were able to watch up-close the reptiles and birds that dominate the everglades. Because the Anhinga Trail wanders through an area that is filled with water year-round, it is actually an oasis with a high concentration of wildlife during the dry winter months. The trail starts at the Royal Palms visitor center and winds through the glades via well maintained boardwalks and paved walkways. We saw alligators sunning right beside the sidewalk. We saw a cormarant catch a fish, and then have it stolen by a great blue heron. We saw turtles, anhingas, and so much more. Helpful hint: take the free ranger-led walk to learn so much about the everglades ecosystem and see even more animals thanks to the many eyes of the group looking. The ranger pointed out a red shouldered hawk in a tree directly overhead that I would have missed because I was looking at the alligators. This trail is not to be missed!
5. Shark Valley
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4.5 based on 2,086 reviews
Located in the Everglades, this trail is a great way to explore the Florida landscape.
Reviewed By JSchill - Johns Creek, United States
Great tour! Brought my 82 year old dad who has been to many, many National Parks with us through the years. Tram tour is a wonderful way to explore the park without a lot of walking - guides are quick to point out birds of interest, alligators, snakes, tracks and much more. They are aware of those trying to photograph the wildlife and offer plenty of time for that. There is a :20 stop at the tower which is well worth the walk up. Rangers were extremely knowledge on all the creatures and eco-system of the park. Thankfully FL and the Army Corp of Engineers are making progress protecting this area for years to come. Highly recommend the park and the Shark Valley Tram tour - you will see lots of alligators! ???? Enjoy!
6. Royal Palm Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
The original center of the National Park with an abundance of trees and nature.
Reviewed By Kizambo - Portland, United States
Small visitor center with restrooms and exceptional accessible walking trail. Short trail but give yourself at least an hour to gawk at the creatures. You will see alligators, plenty of fish, large birds and maybe some turtles. Watch yourself along the beginning of the pathway - gators hang out just on the left of the "barrier". Watch out for the sun here - limited shade along the trail. Bring a visor and some sunscreen!
7. Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By 646lorit - Dawsonville, United States
This visitor center is on the park entrance road before you actually get to the entrance gate. This visitor center is a good place to stop and find out what activities are happening during the day, get a map and directions, view a movie about the park, look at the educational displays, and collect souveniers from the large gift shop. We did not see much wildlife around this visitor center, but there is a pleasant covered porch with rocking chairs to relax and look out over a pond. Helpful hint: for good wildlife viewing, travel 15 minutes into the park to the Anhinga Trail at the Royal Palms Visitor Center.
8. Mahogany Hammock
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4.0 based on 192 reviews
Area of dense jungle-like plant life.
Reviewed By 971ginaa - Dallas, United States
Beside the beautiful Mahogany and other trees, we saw a baby Barred Owl and other birds as well as an Eastern Rattlesnake. Wonderful area to explore.
9. Pa-hay-okee Trail
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4.0 based on 195 reviews
Boardwalk trail through the "watery grass".
Reviewed By ananda6 - Springfield, United States
We stopped here as we left the park. It is only about .2 miles and the vista is breathtaking. There are no bathrooms. The walk is on a boardwalk that is easy to traverse. My 11 year old was unimpressed but I think that was because he was exhausted from kayaking earlier in the day.
10. West Lake Trail
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Scenic area filled with mangrove trees.
Reviewed By donnabB7841CE - Howell, United States
We walked the boardwalk as far as we could before the hurricane damage made us turn around. Most trees look dead or at least the leaves are stripped off. If you are into viewing spiders, this is the place for you! So many webs with so many different spiders-it was amazing. Saw lots of warblers. Also saw a bunch of American Coot. Heard some alligators bellowing, but did not see them. There are bathroom facilities and a covered area where you can rest and eat a snack if you brought one.
