(Royal Palm) - Nike Missile Site Tour
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
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The formal program is 1 hour and 30 minutes long
Contact Information
Information Desk
305-242-7700
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Event Type
- Guided Tour
- Talk
- Walk