Fun at Everglades Hostel

The Everglades Hostel is a great place for a couple of days to relax and see the sites around Florida City and Everglades National Park. I have reviewed the hostel, but also wanted to include some of the things to do while you are staying in the Everglades.

The Everglades Hostel also offers Everglades day tours and night walks, $129 for guests and $150 for non guests. The full day tour you will kayak in the Everglades! It's great for those who want to see all 9 Eco-Systems of the Everglades National Park. Enjoy a relaxing pace spending 8 Hours in the Everglades. A relaxing evening is spent on the Night Walk and is easy introduction to the park. Stroll on paved trails and boardwalks under the Stars and Feel the Everglades Come Alive!

Check the Tour Board in the reception area to see the tours and sign up.

Around the corner from Everglades Hostel, about two miles down the road, is a great fruit stand called Robert Is Here. Their fruits and veggies are delicious and diverse, such as dragon fruit, apple bananas, mangos, coconuts, several different kinds of tomatoes (green and red), and all kinds of citrus, yes including the world famous key lime. And, on top of all that they make killer fruit milkshakes with several different blends of fruit. I had strawberry key lime, my mom had pineapple key lime, they were so delicious! It's a great stop any time of day to cool down and pick up road snacks.

Of course you are in the middle of The Everglades and about 20 minute drive from the National Park. Cost of entry to the park is $20 per car. Just a warning the mosquitos are the size of small birds and will still eat you even if you have bathed in deet for hours. Unless you are prepared with mosquito repellent clothing or don't mind being eaten alive, I don't suggest going to the park during mid to high mosquito season, which is disappointing because there are some really good hikes and walks around the park. Instead book an Airboat ride to see the maximum amount of gators and wildlife.

image credit: www.evergladestours.org

Other than the The Everglades Hostel, the National Park and Homestead Air Force Base there isn't much to do in Florida City. The Hostel is great and a wonderful place to meet other travelers and a perfect stop on your way to or from the Keys.