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Homestead, Fla.
Homestead is often regarded as the Gateway to the Everglades.
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Homestead, Fla. Details
Homestead, Fla., is often referred to as the gateway to the Everglades. The city is home to the park headquarters as well as the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center. Several hotels and restaurants are located right outside the park. Homestead was incorporated in 1913 and is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County, predated only by the city of Miami. It is located approximately 35 miles southwest of Miami, and 25 miles northwest of Key Largo. The city is primarily known as a suburb of Miami and is named after an old railroad line that passed through the area and made the surrounding land available for homesteading. Of the cities that surround Everglades National Park, Homestead is the largest with a population of about 60,000 in 2010. Homestead offers a small-town feel with amenities similar to that of a big, metropolitan city. There's a welcoming town center with local shops and dining options, as well as quite a few tour companies that serve both nearby Biscayne National Park and the Everglades.
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1.6 mi away
Florida City, Fla.
Chain restaurants and hotels can be found in this city south of Homestead.
8.4 mi away
Everglades National Park
This fragile ecosystem - the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. - is less than an hour's drive from the sprawl of Miami, yet its 1.5 million acres shelters some of the most endangered species in North America.
8.4 mi away
Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is open 365 days a year.
8.6 mi away
Homestead Entrance
The main entrance to the Everglades is located in Homestead, Fla.
8.8 mi away
Homestead Bayfront Park
Neighboring Biscayne National Park, Homestead Bayfront Park is another place where you can explore Biscayne Bay.
