Tamiami Trail
Tamiami Trail
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Also known as U.S. 41, this road crosses Everglades National Parks' northern border.
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Bigo1952
Findlay, OH1,449 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is a very good drive from Naples to Miami. Lots of things to see. From the cypress preserve to the Miccosukee casino. Loop Road was awesome drive the gators 🐊 along the trail were out sunny and many areas and parks to stop and view the surroundings. Worth taking time to do it.
Written February 14, 2020
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Tiffany
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Mar 2022 • Family
We recently spent a couple nights camping in the Glades. We drove the Tamiami trail quite a bit while we were there. Absolutely stunning! The scenery and wildlife were extraordinary! There is so much to see but be careful. The locals drive like they are invincible. I can easily see why this is one of the most deadliest roads in the country. There are few places to pull off to enjoy the view.
Written March 14, 2022
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Quest38862767360
Alfred, ME1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
We drove almost the entire tamiami trail. Stayed in everglades city had a fantastic meal at Camilles. Went to skunkape headquarters , also went to coopertown airboat ride people are really nice down here
Written September 5, 2023
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MamaMJ
Chicago, IL63 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
We drove from Miami through the Everglades, and the first two times we crossed the Everglades we took the interstate, I-75, also known as gator alley. I do not know the story behind the name, but I can't really imagine there being any gators there. It is a fenced off interstate with a lot of traffic, only one rest area, very boring. So, if you are crossing the Everglades, and are not in a hurry, take highway 41, Tamiami Trail. It is truly a scenic drive and you get more of a sense of the Everglades. There are few services here as well, so I recommend stocking up on water and snacks/food. The drive is not too long but it is at least a couple of hours through the Everglades. If you drive west from Miami, there are a lot of places that offer airboat tours in the beginning of the glades. If you have time I recommend to stop and do this, it is very nice to get out in a boat a be closer to the nature. I have heard that driving Tamiami Trail, you can see a lot of gators lying around close to the road. We did not see any but we made the drive in October, it was very hot and rain season. I would guess you get better "luck" if you make this drive in spring time.
Written March 30, 2016
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CrankingChick
Tucson, AZ7,681 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
Tamiami Trail is the portion of US Highway 41 between Tampa and Miami in southern Florida. The most scenic portion is between San Marco Blvd. (State Rt. 92) near Naples and Krome Avenue (State Rt. 997) near Miami. In this 74-mile section, the road passes through Fakahatchee Strand Preserve, Big Cypress National Preserve, and the northern boundary of Everglades National Park. It's a two-lane road through marshy wetland, paralleled by a canal inhabited by alligators and wading birds. Speed limit varies from 35 to 65 miles per hour. You can drive across Tamiami Trail in a couple of hours, but there is a lot to see and do along the way so plan ahead and allow plenty of time. There is no toll or entrance fee, however some of the attractions do charge admission.
A list of some of the attractions on Tamiami Trail follows. Location is given in parentheses, with the first number being the distance in miles from Krome Ave. and the second being the distance from San Marco Blvd. Many of these attractions have Tripadvisor pages, so research them separately for additional information.
Miccosukee Casino hotel and restaurant (0/74.3)
Coopertown Air Boat Rides (5/69.3)
Gator Park Air Boat Rides (6.3/68)
Everglades Safari Park and Air Boat Rides (9.1/65.2)
Buffalo Tiger Air Boat Rides (12.5/61.8)
Osceola Gift Shop (15.4/58.9) Snacks
Shark Valley Visitor Center (18/56.3) Everglades tram tour, trails (entrance fee)
Miccosukee Indian Village (18/56) Store, restaurant and air boat rides
Chief Osceola Air Boat Rides (19/55.3)
Loop Road, east end of scenic unpaved detour into Big Cypress (21.8/52.5)
Midway Campground (34.4/39.9)
Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Photography Gallery (36.3/38)
Oasis Visitor Center, Big Cypress Preserve (37.2/37.1) Wildlife viewing, restrooms
Loop Road, west end of scenic unpaved detour into Big Cypress (41.5/32.8)
Monument Lake Campground (42.3/32)
Kirby Storter Roadside Park (44.9/29.4) Picnic area, restrooms, boardwalk trail
Burns Lake Campground (49.7/24.6) Primitive
H.P. Williams Roadside Park (51.9/22.4) Picnic area, wildlife viewing, restrooms
Trail Lakes Campground (53/21.3)
Joanie's Blue Crab Restaurant (54.2/20.1)
Ochopee Post Office Historic Site (54.3/20)
Wildlife Creek Campground (55.1/19.2)
Big Cypress Swamp Visitor Center (56.1/18.2) Information, restrooms, exhibits
Wooten's Air Boat Rides (56.7/17.6)
State Rt. 29 (58.6/15.7) Welcome Center, gas, access Everglades
Jungle Erv's Air Boat Rides (59/15.3)
Everglades Private Air Boat Rides (59.4/14.9)
Picnic Area (64/10.3)
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk Trail (65.5/8.8) Seminole Gift Shop, restrooms
Port of the Islands Resort (68.6/5.7) Hotel, restaurant, marina
Marsh Trail and Canoe Launch (71.6/2.7)
Corey Billie Air Boat Rides (72.9/1.4)
Picnic Area (73.3/1)
Collier-Seminole State Park (74.2/0.1) Trails, canoe launch & rental, camping (fee)
State Rt. 92 (74.4/0) Access to Marco Island, gas, Lagoona Grille
A list of some of the attractions on Tamiami Trail follows. Location is given in parentheses, with the first number being the distance in miles from Krome Ave. and the second being the distance from San Marco Blvd. Many of these attractions have Tripadvisor pages, so research them separately for additional information.
Miccosukee Casino hotel and restaurant (0/74.3)
Coopertown Air Boat Rides (5/69.3)
Gator Park Air Boat Rides (6.3/68)
Everglades Safari Park and Air Boat Rides (9.1/65.2)
Buffalo Tiger Air Boat Rides (12.5/61.8)
Osceola Gift Shop (15.4/58.9) Snacks
Shark Valley Visitor Center (18/56.3) Everglades tram tour, trails (entrance fee)
Miccosukee Indian Village (18/56) Store, restaurant and air boat rides
Chief Osceola Air Boat Rides (19/55.3)
Loop Road, east end of scenic unpaved detour into Big Cypress (21.8/52.5)
Midway Campground (34.4/39.9)
Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Photography Gallery (36.3/38)
Oasis Visitor Center, Big Cypress Preserve (37.2/37.1) Wildlife viewing, restrooms
Loop Road, west end of scenic unpaved detour into Big Cypress (41.5/32.8)
Monument Lake Campground (42.3/32)
Kirby Storter Roadside Park (44.9/29.4) Picnic area, restrooms, boardwalk trail
Burns Lake Campground (49.7/24.6) Primitive
H.P. Williams Roadside Park (51.9/22.4) Picnic area, wildlife viewing, restrooms
Trail Lakes Campground (53/21.3)
Joanie's Blue Crab Restaurant (54.2/20.1)
Ochopee Post Office Historic Site (54.3/20)
Wildlife Creek Campground (55.1/19.2)
Big Cypress Swamp Visitor Center (56.1/18.2) Information, restrooms, exhibits
Wooten's Air Boat Rides (56.7/17.6)
State Rt. 29 (58.6/15.7) Welcome Center, gas, access Everglades
Jungle Erv's Air Boat Rides (59/15.3)
Everglades Private Air Boat Rides (59.4/14.9)
Picnic Area (64/10.3)
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk Trail (65.5/8.8) Seminole Gift Shop, restrooms
Port of the Islands Resort (68.6/5.7) Hotel, restaurant, marina
Marsh Trail and Canoe Launch (71.6/2.7)
Corey Billie Air Boat Rides (72.9/1.4)
Picnic Area (73.3/1)
Collier-Seminole State Park (74.2/0.1) Trails, canoe launch & rental, camping (fee)
State Rt. 92 (74.4/0) Access to Marco Island, gas, Lagoona Grille
Written February 9, 2016
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Motorcyclebuds
Somerset, KY494 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
This is absolutely the best way to visit the everglades. Take your time across this long road thru the middle of the glades, you can spot lots of wildlife in the canals, on the banks and in the bush. Plus there are millions of birds everywhere = they have come to eat the bugs, which are a never ending supply. Lots of stops along the way, enjoy them all. The best time to see gators is early in the morning or late in the evening. The road runs due East to West, so don't drive into the sun i.e.. travel east in the evenings.
Written March 7, 2017
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Tel in the ATL
Atlanta, GA109 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
We opted to blaze through the Tamiami Trail rather than Alligator Alley (I-95), and were so glad we did. It may be a wee bit longer, but it's definitely worthwhile. There are plenty of opportunities to see gators, visit Native American shops and restaurants, "hike" through the Everglades, and explore the swamp via air boat. We didn't do all of these, but we saw the gators, attempted to hike along the boardwalk (mosquitoes put a stop to that), ate at a Native American restaurant village (it was mediocre and not worth the cost), and saw the country's smallest post office. Still, it was well worth the trip, even if only to take in the sights from your car. Do yourself a favor, though, and try to stop at the tourist spots along the route. Oh, and make sure you gas up before heading out on the trail. Gas stations are sparse. Pros: There is lots to do and it's very scenic. Cons: Mosquitoes, mosquitoes, mosquitoes. Come prepared if you're venturing in the swampland.
Written June 12, 2012
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IslandLMT
Fort Myers, FL34 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Just and FYI
Tamiami Trail from Naples to Miami has great places to see along the way. However there have been a (LOT) of car break ins at the following places
#1 Marsh Trail
#2 Big Bend Boardwalk
#3 Wootens Airboat Ride (when you park across from the main building)
#4 Kirby Stoter
#5 Oasis Ranger Station
Just thought I would let you know.
Enjoy the ride.
Tamiami Trail from Naples to Miami has great places to see along the way. However there have been a (LOT) of car break ins at the following places
#1 Marsh Trail
#2 Big Bend Boardwalk
#3 Wootens Airboat Ride (when you park across from the main building)
#4 Kirby Stoter
#5 Oasis Ranger Station
Just thought I would let you know.
Enjoy the ride.
Written June 15, 2013
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Glen S
Honolulu, HI134 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
We live in Key West and on our way to New Orleans we had a extra time so we took the Tamiami Trail. We had done this before but it was no big deal and we didn't see much wildlife. Let me tell you this must be the season, we had so much fun I set the cruise on 45 and we just drove along watching all the gators and birds. It was a wonder day of driving. We had to have seen 150 gators, all sizes and in and out of the water. I just stayed in the right lane and let the world of cars rushing go around. I don't understand if you take that road why be in a hurry but some were. There are some really nice places to stop but we didn't stop. Mostly because I drove by before I new i could stop. There are tons of places for air boat ride and that looks like fun.
This is a fun drive and kids would go crazy looking at all the gators. If you are close and have the time take Hwy 41 through the Everglades. But don't be in a hurry!
This is a fun drive and kids would go crazy looking at all the gators. If you are close and have the time take Hwy 41 through the Everglades. But don't be in a hurry!
Written April 8, 2014
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car0lyne_g
Hinckley, UK17 contributions
We decided to take route 41 - Tamiami trail because it looked scenic and we were not disappointed. We saw gators in the wild - so much better than seeing them in captivity, there are lots of places to stop - great information centres, an Indian village ( we did not stop there though) and a photographic gallery which was very interesting and had some fantastic photographs taken using a box camera which you can see in the gallery too. If you have the time, take the Tamiami trail!
Written July 30, 2012
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Hi. I am considering biking from Fort Meyers to Key West. Is the Tamiani Trail/US 41 a road I could safely bike on to get through the Big Cypress National Preserve and to the southern part of Miami? Google maps only shows empty roads.
Written October 1, 2019
Hey!! We're traveling to the Keys soon and wanting to try the scenic Tamiami Trail instead of I-75 this time, mostly just to AVOID Miami!! (We got lost on our way BACK to Naples because we missed the re-entry point to take us back the same we we came!) Perhaps there is no re-entry?? We want to avoid getting lost in Miami again!
We'll be taking Tamiami Trail in Naples to SR997 through Homestead to US1. Can we get back that way too?? Thanks so so much for your help. Hope you get this in time. We leave in 2 weeks! Cheers!
Written February 20, 2017
In the 1970s we stayed several times (over a number of winters) at a resort hotel along the Tamiami Trail It was two stories, in Spanish style. They offered horseback riding and other interesting activities. It was a short distance north of the TT and closer to the Gulf coast than to the Atlantic Ocean coast.
Does anyone recall this resort, its name, and what happened to it?
Written May 24, 2015
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