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Everglades National Park
Ernest Coe Visitor Center

Directions to the Ernest Coe Visitor Center
Homestead, Florida
40001 State Rd. 9336  Homestead, FL 33034-6733

Visitors coming from the Miami area and points north should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park.
Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.

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Ernest Coe Visitor Center

Welcome to Ernest Coe!

Amenities
The Ernest Coe Visitor Center is open 365 days a year. It offers educational displays, orientation films, and informational brochures.

In addition, there is often a special collection by local artists on exhibit.

Books, film, postcards, and insect repellent may be purchased in the adjoining bookstore.

A series of popular walking trails begin only a short drive from the visitor center.

Restrooms are available.

Hours of Operation:
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Hours subject to change

Phone
305-242-7700 ask for visitor center

Sawgrass Prairie  

Did You Know?
Everglades National Park holds the largest continuous stand of sawgrass prairie in North America. Deer, apple snails, muskrats, and alligators are just some of the species wildlife that utilize this habitat for survival.

Last Updated: May 12, 2008 at 10:06 EST