The Everglades Travel Guide
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The southern third of the Florida peninsula is largely taken up by protected government land that includes Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Biscayne National Park. Miami lies to the northeast, while Naples and Marco Island are northwest. Land access to Everglades National Park is primarily by two roads. The park's main road traverses the southern Everglades from the gateway towns of Homestead and Florida City to the outpost of Flamingo, on Florida Bay. In the northern Everglades, Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) runs from the Greater Miami area on the east coast or from Naples on the west coast to the western park entrance in Everglades City at Route 29.
The Everglades Hotels
Accommodations near the parks range from inexpensive to moderate and offer off-season rates in summer, when rampant mosquito populations essentially preclude...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 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
- JetBlue Nationwide Fare Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- 2-BR Villa near Disney World w/Parking, 40% Off BookIt.com
- Orlando: 3-Bedroom Villa near Disney World, 50% Off BookIt.com
- Last Minute Car Rentals Across Florida E-Z Rent-A-Car
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
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· Forums Trip Reports
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I hope I don't annoy people by starting a trip report before the trip is finished.
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In planning our trip I relied heavily on bachslunch’s trip report: http://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/miami-trip-report-184065-2.cfm and its attendant restaurant recommendations: http://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/recent-florida-food-experiences-key-west-miamimiami-beach-st-augustine.cfm. Read more
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