A volunteer and visitor stand in front of a NIKE missile that is positioned on its trailer.

(Royal Palm) - Nike Missile Site Tour

Everglades National Park

  • Every day at 2:00 PM from April 01, 2026 to April 04, 2026
  • Free

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 tour 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 April. Accessible, 0.7 miles walking, 1.5 hours total duration.

Fees

Free with paid park entrance fee.

Location

Nike Missile Site Launch Area. Tour begins at the Daniel Beard Center on Research Road. Request directions at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 25.389066, -80.683250

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

April 01, 2026 to April 04, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

The formal program is 1 hour and 30 minutes long

Contact Information

Information Desk
305-242-7700
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: ranger programs, nike missile site, guided tour, everglades national park