Homestead Attractions
Homestead is a small citrus growing town south of Miami that is a good jumping off point to the Everglades National Park, the Keys or the Biscayne National Park. Homestead was incorporated in 1913 and gets its name from a path that was known as the "Homesteaders' Trail".
Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park covers a large part of southeast Florida. Most of the 180,000 acres is water, offering snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and opportunities for wildlife watching. Over 10,000 years of human history has been discovered highlighting native peoples, shipwrecks, pirates, and pioneers.
Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328 Street
Homestead, FL 33033-5634
United States
9700 SW 328 Street
Homestead, FL 33033-5634
United States
Phone 1 (305) 230-7275
Fax 1 (305) 230-1190
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Biscayne National UnderWater Park
Biscayne National UnderWater Park offersglass bottom boat tours, snorkeling and scuba diving excursions to the coral reefs. There are over 200 species of tropical fish to see.
Coral Castle
Latvian immigrant Ed Leedskalnin worked alone for 28 years to build Coral Castle of huge coral blocks. It features a nine-ton gate and a unique sundial. Since its opening in 1923, Coral Castle has baffled scientists, engineers and scholars as to how he carved and moved over 1100 tons of rock without any human assistance.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 | 20:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 9.75 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 6.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Everglades Alligator Farm
Located close to the entrance of the Everglades National Park, Everglades Alligator Farm was one of the first commercial alligator farms in Southern Florida. The Farm began in 1982 as an airboat ride attraction and now more than 2000 alligators call the area home, some of which perform in hourly shows and demonstrations. There are also airboat rides and other snake and wildlife shows, which allow visitors to hold baby alligators or snakes.
Everglades Alligator Farm
40351 SW 192nd Avenue
Homestead, FL 33034
United States
40351 SW 192nd Avenue
Homestead, FL 33034
United States
Phone 1 (305) 247-2628
Fax 1 (305) 248-9711
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Preston B. Bird & Mary Heinlein Fruit & Spice Park
The Fruit and Spice Park is a 30-acre public garden with over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts. The facility also sponsors educational workshops and tours to other gardens in the region.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop