Everglades National Park
A "river of grass" full of wildlife
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
The top things to see in Everglades are Anhinga Trail, Shark Valley tram & tower, Flamingo & Florida Bay, Mangrove paddling. Start with the anhinga trail boardwalk if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Anhinga Trail
- Shark Valley tram & tower
- Flamingo & Florida Bay
- Mangrove paddling
- Pa-hay-okee Overlook
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