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Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center

A sight in Everglades National Park, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center in Everglades National Park
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Why go

Main park entrance with exhibits and ranger info on what's active that day.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Everglades, alongside 3 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Anhinga Trail, 1.9 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Everglades National Park
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Everglades, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Anhinga Trail

    Short boardwalk at Royal Palm where alligators, anhingas and herons are often a few feet away.

    Outdoors · 1.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Gumbo Limbo Trail

    Shaded loop through a hardwood hammock next to the Anhinga Trail.

    Outdoors · 1.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Robert Is Here Fruit Stand

    Family farm stand since 1959 near the park entrance; get a key lime or mamey milkshake.

    Food · 6.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Schnebly Redland's Winery & Brewery

    Tropical-fruit wines (lychee, guava, mango) and craft beer in a garden setting near Homestead.

    Drinks · 6.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Pa-hay-okee Overlook

    Raised boardwalk over the river of grass with wide sawgrass views.

    Outdoors · 13 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is a stop on our Miami Beach Getaway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Everglades

Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is our only sight pick in Everglades; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Everglades guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Everglades run from 72°F in January to 87°F in August; June is usually the wettest month. For Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Everglades from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Everglades weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, USA
Coordinates
25.39532, -80.58308
Destination
Everglades, Florida

Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Ask rangers which trails have the best wildlife that week.

Is Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center free?

Yes, we list Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center?

Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is at 40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034, USA, in Everglades National Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center?

Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center appears on Miami Beach Getaway, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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