Nike Missile Site Open House (Ernest Coe / Homestead)

Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called "Alpha Battery" or "HM69". 

Step into the Cold War for a volunteer-run open house of the historic Nike Missile Site, HM69. See an actual missile and many of the original support buildings. Guided tours begin at the Daniel Beard Center and are conducted most afternoons between December and March except on December 25th. Accessible, 0.7 miles, Open House is 4 hours. Contact the front desk staff at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center to confirm the Open House is happening.

Fees

Free with paid park entrance fee

Location

Nike Missile Site Launch Area. Request directions at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 25.395312, -80.583106

Schedule

The open house is 4 hours long.