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Everglades City, Florida

Everglades City is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, of which it was once the county seat. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers-Naples Combined Statistical Area.

Type CityPopulation 352

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Everglades National Park.
  • Served by Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT).

History

Everglades City is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, of which it was once the county seat. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers-Naples Combined Statistical Area. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center for Everglades National Park is located in Everglades City. As of the 2020 US census, the population was 352, down from 400 in the 2010 US census.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK) 21 mi to the centre
Marco Island, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT) 30 mi to the centre
Miami, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Everglades Airpark 0.4 mi to the centre
Everglades, FL, US
Outdoor
Oasis Ranger Station - US Government Airport 22 mi to the centre
Everglades City, FL, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Everglades Airboat Route
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dade Collier Training and Transition Airport (TNT); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Everglades Airboat Route.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Everglades City, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

Boat Tour · from $36/pp · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzoleCG0dyw
Boat Tour · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVwjzfAN1ws
Boat Tour · from $36/pp · https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVUafH_60Ug