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Everglades National Park

National park·Homestead entrance

The river of grass

About Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park protects the vast, slow-moving wetland at the southern tip of Florida. The main entrance near Homestead is about an hour’s drive from Miami; the National Park Service site has trail and visitor-centre information.

Why it's on our list

  • Wetland wilderness
  • Trails and visitor centre
  • A day trip from Miami

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Everglades National Park before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Everglades National Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. Dadeland SouthGreenOrange26 mi
  2. Dadeland NorthGreenOrange27 mi
  3. South MiamiGreenOrange28 mi

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