Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Ochopee, Florida (FL)

November 2, 2021 Viva Honore

Ochopee is an unincorporated community in Collier County, Florida, United States. It is located to the east of the intersection of US 41 and State Road 29, near Carnestown. The community is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Ochopee

1. Everglades Adventure Tours

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5.0 based on 257 reviews

Everglades Adventure Tours

Everglades Adventure Tours is owned and operated by a 4th generation swamp family.We offer a variety of everglades adventures for all types of travelers.Our tours not only give you insight into the ecology but a true sense of local culture.Our local knowledge of the swamp and the naturalist guides are sure to make your tour of the Glades a memoarable experience.We are the first only company to offer traditional pole boats have been used for centuries by native people here to hunt fish and travel the swamps, they now also offer a quiet way to explore the natural beauty of the florida everglades and experience ecotourism at its best. By providing you with a unique and enjoyable experience, we hope to be the highlight of your vacation while at the same time creating an appreciation and awareness of the importance of preserving our natural resources. All of our tours strive to be as environmentally conscious as possible reaching towards

2. Clyde Butcher Everglades Swamp Tours

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5.0 based on 93 reviews

Clyde Butcher Everglades Swamp Tours

A Big Cypress Swamp walk is more than a walk in the park—it’s an adventure, a getaway and a thrill! Experience the primordial beauty of Clyde Butcher’s world when you experience a guided eco-swamp tour or private photo safari swamp tour through Big Cypress National Preserve behind his gallery. Beneath the ancient cypress trees, stop and listen to the deep stillness of an unspoiled paradise that seems far from everyday life. In this light-filled realm of wonder and awe, you are completely surrounded by nature in her purest state. Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery is located along the scenic Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), 47 miles east of Naples and 36 miles west of Miami at Mile Marker 54.5, about half mile east of the Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center.”To know the swamp you have to get into the swamp.”The gallery offers guided swamp walk tours and Cottage rentals. Explore Big Cypress!

3. Big Cypress National Preserve

33100 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-1000 +1 239-695-2000 http://www.nps.gov/bicy
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4.5 based on 537 reviews

Big Cypress National Preserve

Land of biological diversity, measuring 729,000 acres, combines a mix of pines, hardwoods, prairies and mangrove forests along with a variety of wildlife including White-tailed deer and Florida panther.

Reviewed By allthegirls2014 - Naples, United States

Just before the rainy season started, I went to check out the Preserve, specifically to drive on the Loop Road, before it became too wet. It was a fabulous afternoon. I stopped to chat with the ranger at the Welcome Center just east of Carniestown for tips and great maps. (It's important to have paper maps, as there is limited cell service within the Preserve) and asked where the gators were hanging out. I continued east on 41, stopped at the Kirby Storter Roadside Park for a nice boardwalk (herons, egrets, turtles) and then moved on to Loop road. The road is not paved except at the far northeastern end. But the drive was amazing. Alligators were everywhere, visible from the car (or you could sneak out to snap a pictures). Lots of birds: egrets, hawks, roseate spoonbills, herons. You can just pull over if you see something interesting. I was driving my sedan, but it would have been better in a taller vehicle. And afterwards, I did have to wash my car, as it definitely looked like I had been off-roading. Kept my phone charged and brought water and snacks. Wonderful drive, fabulous pictures. Highly recommend.

4. Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tour

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4.5 based on 3,894 reviews

Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tour

Wooten's offers unique airboat rides through 259 acres of private Everglades grasslands, swamp buggy tours through a cypress forest, and an animal sanctuary with panthers, tigers, snakes, crocodiles, and over 100 alligators. We also have hourly live gator shows between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm!

5. Ochopee Post Office

75 mi west of Miami 38000 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141 +1 239-695-2099 http://www.uspspostoffices.com/fl/ochopee/ochopee
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

Ochopee Post Office

Reviewed By Harleyoso - Findlay, United States

It’s really neat to stop at this Post Office because it is the smallest operating post office. You can mail or buy stamps there too! There is always one person there during operating hours. A sign is there telling you the history of it.

6. Loop Road

Big Cypress National Preserve Ochopee, Ochopee, FL 34141-2083 +1 239-695-1201 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/scenic-drives.htm
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Loop Road

Reviewed By mdgipsy - Baltimore, United States

This was just spectacular. Take your time, take drinks and snacks. Alligators along side the road, lots of birds, even a snake crossing.

7. Oasis Visitor Center

52105 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2044 +1 239-695-4111 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/oasis-visitor-center.htm
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4.5 based on 219 reviews

Oasis Visitor Center

Established in 1974, as America's first national preserve, the site protects over 729,000 acres of a vast freshwater swamp ecosystem, which supports the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast.

Reviewed By B5023WPmichaelb

This is easily the best of the nature observatories along route 41 between Naples and Miami. In addition to approximately 25 adult alligators that ranged in size up to about 13 ft, there were White Ibis, Great Egrets, Anhingas and a nice mix of native and non-native fish species. The boardwalk is just steps from the parking lot, and you will see wildlife almost immediately. There are clean restrooms and vending machines as well. Definitely worth a stop if you are headed from Miami to Naples or vice versa.

8. H.P. Williams Roadside Park

33100 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-1000 +1 239-695-2000 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/hp-williams-roadside-park.htm
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

H.P. Williams Roadside Park

Reviewed By afrantz5 - Cape Coral, United States

The park is small but my favorite pull off on Route 41, plenty of gators, birds, and nature. Great restroom break if your driving between Miami and Naples..Place is clean, picnic tables, and has small boardwalk

9. Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center

33000 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2083 +1 239-695-4758 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/big-cypress-swamp-welcome-center.htm
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Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center

Reviewed By Mako13Man - Dameron, United States

My Mom and I stopped in here on our way to Key West, coming from Fort Myers. About half way across the Tamiami Trail. Nice place for a family picnic - tables provided. The Welcome Center staff answered many of our questions and were very professional and knowledgeable. Gift store and clean restrooms provided also. Walking along the boardwalk here we saw many birds (Great Blue Herons), turtles, large fish and especially - alligators! And lots of them. Some of them were very large. Nice place to stop at when you just need that break from all the driving!

10. Kirby Storter Roadside Park

48900 Tamiami Trl E, Ochopee, FL 34141-2077 +1 239-695-2000 http://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/kirby-storter-roadside-park.htm
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Kirby Storter Roadside Park

Reviewed By allthegirls2014 - Naples, United States

Nice short boardwalk, really well maintained. There were likely alligators at the end, but I didn't spot one. Saw an absolutely stunning great blue heron and lots of turtles. Easy, easy walk for all ages. Maybe children won't love it as it's not enough bang for your buck. Much more likely to see alligators other places. It is a nice place to see the cypresses get larger. At the beginning (top) of the boardwalk the bald cypresses are underfed (soil is less nutritious), so they are much shorter, but as you move down in elevation (imperceptibly), the trees grow much taller.

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