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    3.9 (346 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Tairyn A.

    I had wanted to come to the Coral Castle for a very long time. We finally made it here. I must say it was underwhelming. Is one of those things you build up in your mind only to be dissolved. Parking situation is good. There was plenty of space. Entrance fee is $25, which I think is quite high for what it is. You get a 10 minute tour with a guide, which don't give you a lot of information, because there isn't much known about the place. They are mainly there to make sure you don't climb or sit on the structures. I get it. Like I said, it can be dome in under 15 minutes. I think we were there for a little longer because we sat and watched a bit of a commentary they have playing on loop in the waiting area. All in all is a great place to visit once. It is awe inspiring how one man built this whole place alone.

    Jose Luis A.

    This is a most visit place. It blew our minds! It is beautiful, the arquitecture is amazing and quite incredible. Staff is Super nice and our tour guide was a friendly young man name Chase; He was knowledgeable had great speech and presence. Thank you guys you do a wonderful job!!!

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    Dena G.

    The Coral Castle is a fascinating thing to see. I just popped in for about 30 minutes to take a tour, look around, and shoot some photos. The man who built it was named Edward Leedskalnin, a Latvian immigrant. He came to America in the 1920s. He was only 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, yet somehow was able to build this castle on his own. How he did it is a mystery, since some of limestones weighed over a ton. Some of the things that fascinated me the most were the well, the sundial, the carvings of Saturn and moons, and the outdoor living room with a multitude of carved chairs. Agamas ran around everywhere. Giant lizards with yellow throats. Accessing the castle is a bit pricey at $25 per person. But if you have an interest in historical architecture, this is a really neat must in Homestead, Florida.

    Dining table shaped like the state of Florida (with  Lake Okeechobee shown which provides water to South Florida)
    Nola M.

    Fascinating place to visit, even in the full rain. Made of coral pieces weighing too much to imagine moving. A mystery how a wee man built this by himself. As recently as 10 years ago, people were allowed to touch and climb.

    Glenn M.

    Very neat and enjoyable! Nice place to see engineering marvels! How one man could quarry and then move and lift into place 10-20 ton blocks of coral rock. Simply Amazing! My wife and I had a great time there! Just walking around and hearing about the guys story. Nice place!

    Coral Castle in Homestead Florida
    Kathy Hyatt Realtor ®.

    Tucked away in Homestead, just south of Miami, Coral Castle is one of Florida's most fascinating and underrated attractions. Built single-handedly by Edward Leedskalnin over the course of nearly 30 years, Coral Castle consists of massive coral rock sculptures--some weighing several tons--carved and positioned with astonishing precision. What makes it truly extraordinary is that Ed accomplished this feat entirely alone, using no modern machinery. To this day, no one knows exactly how he managed it, which adds an air of magic and intrigue to every stone. Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, a science enthusiast, or just someone looking for something different, this place is well worth the visit.

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    Abel F.

    Sooooo happy to see this ICONIC South Florida structure preserved for future generations. They've done a great job of updating the facility and the tour guide I had, a young man with glasses, was hilarious and knowledgeable. This place is not "huge" but its story and how it came to be will always make it remarkable. A shining light in a vanishing "Florida."

    Clara A.

    This was a very interesting story and find! This castle has been here for 100 years. The story is a bit weird. This guy came over and built what his life would be like had he married a 16 year old girl. The way he built the structure is very cool. And the way they decorated is very beautiful. Our tour guide was Victoria she was great! And at the end gave recommendations for places to eat. She is very sweet. The reason this gets a 4 is because their website mentions you can book a tour but don't have an option to do it online and doesn't say how much tickets are. They are $18 per person and you can pay when you arrive. They don't seem to be to busy in the middle of the day but it depends on the season.

    Rachel S.

    Want a unique outing experience consisting of an informational tour with history and a hint of mystery/wonder? Or love seeing cool rocks with a story behind them or south Florida lizards? This is the place for you then. Willy was such an engaging and friendly tour guide, and the group had opportunities to ask questions and a short time to explore independently. There was plenty of seating during the tour, free parking, and clean restrooms. The entire experience ($20/person) took about an hour.

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    Mark K.

    This is one of those attractions that seems gimmicky and that many would dub to be cheesy or kitschy on paper when considering a visit. But, in reality, it's actually quite a worthwhile thing to put on your agenda, in my opinion, if you're passing through Homestead. Truthfully, I found myself surprised by how impressed I was. Built in the first half of the 20th Century by a Lithuanian immigrant, Edward Leedskalnin, his ability and his chosen methods used to build this coral complex without help or without conventional tools is still a mystery. The cryptic nature concerning how it was built, the symbolism of the construction and the impressive nature of the structures make this place special and a very interesting visit. Your experience starts with a short informative orientation film. You then receive a guided tour of the grounds. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave an interesting presentation explaining all of the structures on display. There are several items with interesting stories including doors on swivels, chairs/thrones and solar representations just to give examples. But my favorite was the polar telescope built into the coral. That was a brilliant addition to the features of the castle and is related to Leedskalnin's interest in astronomy. If you're in the area and have time, I'd recommend making a stop here. It only takes a couple of hours to take it in. It is an attraction you won't see duplicated elsewhere. It's worth the $18 for adults ($8 for kids, under 6 free). At the time of this writing, it is only open Thursday through Sunday.

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    John G.

    Edward Leedskalnin, the builder of the Coral Castle was a clever, hard worker who accomplished amazing things. There is a tour that you must go on. You are not allowed to wander around on your own, which is understanding since the structures can be fragile, even though they are made of stone (coral).

    Zak J.

    Very interesting roadside oddity. Would recommend it if you are nearby. Tickets are a little steep.

    Jessica P.

    I was skeptical when I decided to go but it's really cool and informative. They focus a lot on 'did aliens help?' But otherwise the info about Ed was really comprehensive. A unique spot to visit. I would definitely add it to your itinerary.

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    Ask the Community - Coral Castle

    Do they do a senior discount?

    I don't believe so, but you can call: (305) 248-6345

    Can you go when the muesuem is closed?

    You have to go through the museum to get to the castle.

    Is this open or still closed due to Covid?

    Open! And they are doing tours as well.

    Is there a Gift store?

    Yes, there is a gift shop with books, shirts, magnets, etc.

    Prices of admission?

    Be sure to check groupon, but do know groupon needs to be bought a day in advance, at least it did when we were there. Current (6/30/17) groupon price is 2 adults for $17 or 4 adults for $34. That's a 53% savings over regular price.… 

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Yes! :) don't know about price per pup, though.

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    Review Highlights - Coral Castle

    “It tells the story of Edward Leedskalnin who spent more than 28 years building the Coral Castle on his own.”

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    Redland Tropical Trail - Air boat Rides at the Alligator Farm

    Redland Tropical Trail

    5.0(3 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Redland Tropical Trail, sometimes merely referred to as "Redlands," is a membership organization of…read moretourist oriented business sights generally covering an area located between the Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park south of Miami, Florida. The Redland Tropical Trail members include RF Orchids, Coral Castle, Everglades Alligator Farm, Schnebly's Winery, The Bonsai Garden, Robert is Here Fruit Stand, Monkey Jungle, Capri Restaurant, and Cauly Square Historic Village. Hitting all of these places, which I've managed to do, takes some time, as in four or five days if you do it right. Everglades National Park alone can take several days to cover and if you do go to Everglades National Park I highly recommend phoning the park in advance in order to get the correct schedule time for the HM69 Nike Missile Base Tour which the Redland's brochure fails to account for or mention.

    We had the greatest time here today! Very interesting! They have lots of homemade yummy's, and even…read moreboiled peanuts! We bought all kinds of things to snack on like dried papaya, Keylime cookies, and pretzels! They have a cute petting zoo with lots of animals, and lots of cages of parrots. Tons of fresh fruits and veggies! Even a smoothie bar. It was an experience!

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    Yes! Robert is always here plus the best milkshakes ever!

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    Xplor Adventure Group

    Xplor Adventure Group

    2.9(12 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    Horrible experience. If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more The workers were extremely rude. My helmet fell off while I was on the ATV and they made me get off the bike. Instead of taking me back, they left me stranded in the woods for half an hour. I called the front desk for help and the lady hung up on me. When I went to get my security deposit back, they tried to keep it and started antagonizing me -- calling me broke and saying I couldn't afford the bike. This is very bad business. I'm not sure if I was treated this way because I'm Black, but the way I was spoken to was completely unacceptable. Think twice before booking here.

    I'm not gonna lie this was the worsg experience I ever had. they gave me a damaged bike that threw…read moreme off and now I'm left with scars and a fractured arm. once we got bavk to the site, mind u it was only 15 minutes into the ride ee found another bike had a flat tire. the one my friend was riding as well! we started to notice all the red flags including the fact that there was no first aid kit!! they said "sorry we don't have one right now" then the manager walked away to sit on a table with ppl who apparently didint work there like his girlfriend and completly ignored us while we were asking for help. the worst part is they refused to refund us or allow us to speak to some higher up! We ended up leaving and going straight to the emregency room. to sum it Up don't waist ur money on this!!!

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    Buffalo Tigers Airboat Tours

    Buffalo Tigers Airboat Tours

    4.7(420 reviews)
    23.3 mi

    We spent over a week road tripping through Florida and on our way out of the state we drove past…read moreBuffalo Tigers Airboat Tours. It was late in the day and we had tried to do some Airboat Tours earlier in the week but we were traveling with our dog and they were not dog friendly. We decided to stop just to check and luckily for us, not only are they dog friendly but they were doing one last tour before the sunlight was gone. Our guide Fabian was awesome. He was super chill but informative and really did a great job. Especially considering that is was late in the day and he was only able to find one alligator. He definitely tried a lot of spots and it was clear that there would normally have been more wildlife to look as so even he seemed a bit disappointed but he definitely made the most of the birds and other wildlife that we did spot. There was a second alligator and even a baby gator when we arrived at the makeshift village stop that we watched swim in the water a bit. I really liked that Fabian was upfront about the fact that the "village" was just a replica for tourists and not really a relic. He also joked that he has a TV and it is nothing like how native people live today. We had a really nice time on the tour but it is incredibly loud and we spent some of the tour putting our headphones over our dogs ears to protect her from the sound. The office workers warned us about the noise though and they were so sweet they even offered to let her stay in the office with them while we took the tour. I definitely would not take her with us again if we did another tour, but only because I worried about her little ears. She did super well with everything else, including the gator being so close to us and getting on and off the boat. We spent well over $100 after tip on the tour for two people and a dog and it lasted about 45 minutes but I really feel like the experience was well worth the price and the employees here were just so friendly and kind. I highly recommend stopping here and taking a tour with this company.

    What an amazing tour. I'm so glad that I chose this one, as the others in the area seemed a bit…read moremore built up/commercialized. Our air boat tour guide was Kenny who was a no frills kind of guy, gave us appropriate information, and answered all questions. Staff was really friendly overall and there was even a pizza spot on site for if anyone wanted food. We had the 5pm time slot so it was just myself, my husband, and another couple so a bit of a smaller crew. Saw multiple gators super close up and he even got one of them to open their mouths! Saw some cool wildlife as well. I honestly think this was the best time to go since we also got to see an amazing sunset reflected in the water. Overall, I would highly recommend!

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    Everglades River of Grass Adventures - Best Everglades Tour with Joe

    Everglades River of Grass Adventures

    5.0(284 reviews)
    18.1 mi

    This was the second time I did one of River of Grass Adventure's boat tours. Both times, my guides…read more/ boat Captains were great. They are passionate about the Everglades, preserving it, and really love what they're doing. For about hour, we zipped and stopped around the park, through channels in between the high saw grass, over grassy flats, and within a few canals dredged many years ago. The fresh air felt great and I think maybe my blood pressure eased for a few moments. We saw wildlife, including a peregrine falcon, other birds and of course, many alligators, either resting on the grass or swimming off to do whatever it is they do. The guides I think know pretty much where to find the alligators, some of which have names. River of Grass is one of the first swamp tours west of Miami off of highway 41 past the casino. The boats take you pretty far into the Everglades where you don't see or hear any civilization, only the quiet rustle of the grass, i.e. when the engines are not powering the boat thru the glades (why can't they make a quieter engine?). The pictures I took really don't do it justice.

    If you're visiting Florida, this airboat tour of the Everglades is a must-do! We chose the pick-up…read moreoption (they offer three convenient locations) and our driver was so sweet, sharing fun facts about Miami and the Everglades along the way. Bonus--the bus had great AC, which we were very thankful for! When you arrive at the park, there are clean bathrooms, areas to walk around, and even a little general store for snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Since the day was overcast with a light drizzle, we lucked out--apparently when it's too sunny, the gators dive underwater to cool off. This weather was perfect to see them out and about. Before boarding, they snap a professional photo that you can purchase later, then it's time to hop on the airboat. Our guide was a vibrant, knowledgeable young lady who clearly loved the Everglades. She knew her birds, plants, and most importantly--where to find the gators! At one point, we were surrounded by five gators swimming around us. We even spotted a vulture feeding on a deceased gator on shore--it felt like being in a National Geographic special. After the boat, the gator show begins. It's a slower pace but fascinating. The "Gator Boyz" are humane gator trappers who rescue and house these animals. Watching their interaction with the gators was both educational and thrilling. Huge respect for the work they do. The experience continues with a mini zoo featuring turtles, crocs, snakes, and monkeys. I couldn't resist snapping a photo holding a baby gator and even an albino snake! Keep in mind, the staff makes their living through tips and photo sales, so plan to tip your airboat captain, the gator show crew, and your driver. For the value of spending four hours exploring one of Florida's greatest natural wonders, it's more than reasonable. We had an unforgettable day surrounded by wildlife and the natural beauty of the Everglades. Highly recommend this tour if you want a true Florida adventure!!

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    Jungle Queen Riverboat

    Jungle Queen Riverboat

    3.8(572 reviews)
    47.2 mi
    •$$$
    Full bar
    All you can eat

    What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

    Food (ribs specifically) gave my whole Family food…read morepoisoning:( Other than that we had a great time while we were there lol.

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