The Everglades is unlike any other national park in the country — a slow-moving "river of grass" spanning 1.5 million acres of subtropical wetland, home to alligators, manatees, and hundreds of bird species. Just a short drive from Miami, it's one of the most accessible wilderness experiences in Florida.
Top Things to Do in the Everglades
An airboat tour is the quintessential Everglades experience — skimming across the sawgrass marsh at speed, with alligator sightings all but guaranteed on most tours departing from the park's edges near Miami. The Anhinga Trail, an easy boardwalk near the Royal Palm Visitor Center, is one of the best spots in the entire park to see wildlife up close without a boat, often with alligators sunning themselves right beside the walkway.
Shark Valley, on the park's north side, offers a 15-mile paved loop popular for biking or a guided tram tour, leading to an observation tower with panoramic views over the sawgrass. For a different perspective, a kayak trip through the mangrove tunnels near Flamingo, at the park's southern tip, is one of the quietest and most scenic ways to see the ecosystem.
What to Pack for the Everglades
Florida's heat, humidity, and mosquitoes are no joke in the Everglades, especially outside the cooler dry season. The VacationGrabs Leather Sling Bag is a practical choice for an airboat tour, and the VacationGrabs Leather Duffel works well for a Miami trip that includes an Everglades day.
Book Everglades Tours and Experiences
Airboat tours, guided kayak trips, and Shark Valley tram tours from Miami are among the best ways to experience the Everglades. Browse Everglades and Miami-area tours and experiences below to plan your trip.
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