The Everglades Travel Guide
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Fodor's South Florida 2013
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More than 1.5 million acres of South Florida's 4.3 million acres of subtropical, watery wilderness were given national-park status and protection in 1947 with the creation of Everglades National Park. It is one of the country's largest national parks and is recognized by the world community as a Wetland of International Importance, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a World Heritage Site. Come here if you want to spend the day biking, hiking, or boating in deep, raw wilderness with lots of wildlife.
The Everglades Hotels
Accommodations near the parks range from inexpensive to moderate and offer off-season rates in summer, when rampant mosquito populations discourage spending...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Everglades Restaurants
Dining in the Everglades area centers on mom-and-pop places that serve hearty home-style food, and small eateries that specialize in fresh local fare: alligator...read more
Things To Do in The Everglades
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Everglades
- $649 & up -- 7-Night Roundtrip Spain Cruise in Spring Royal Caribbean
- $599 & up -- 7-Night Cruise thru Mediterranean in Summer — $599 Royal Caribbean
News & Features
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Outdoors, Trip Ideas
Think National Park visits come to an end when the mercury drops?... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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