National Park · Florida

Everglades National Park

A "river of grass" full of wildlife

StateFlorida
Best seasonWinter (dry season)
Don’t missThe Anhinga Trail boardwalk
TerrainSawgrass marsh & mangroves

The Everglades are a slow-moving wetland wilderness at the tip of Florida — sawgrass, mangroves, alligators, and wading birds across a vast subtropical mosaic. The dry winter season is far and away the best time to visit.

What to see

  • Anhinga Trail
  • Shark Valley tram & tower
  • Flamingo & Florida Bay
  • Mangrove paddling
  • Pa-hay-okee Overlook

Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.