5Everglades National Park, Florida
Encompassing more than 1.5 million acres, this is the third-largest national park in the contiguous US. It’s bigger than Glacier, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks. Some think it’s little more than a swamp, but it’s really a diverse ecosystem and a fun place for families to explore.
Visit the friendly Shark Valley Visitors Center and board a tram ride through the entire park, bike the hiking trails, or explore this place via kayak or canoe. You can also take an airboat tour through the verdant mangrove jungles. Indeed, some say it’s actually the very best way to navigate the waterways and marshy grasslands here.
Are you vacationing in Miami? You can visit this popular, family-friendly park from there. There are other accommodation options closer to the entrance of the park, too.
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