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    Gemini U.

    On the Indian reservation is this little gift shop and cafe. They do have everglade tours but we didn't take it. We stopped here to have an alligator burger, but they said they were closing, and we could come back. I elected not to drive all the way back from Miami just to eat alligator at this roadside cafe. Come to find out that the alligator meat in Florida comes in from Louisiana. It is illegal to hunt Alligators in Florida. I'm not sure about the frog legs. While we were here I got a coffee to go, and we checked out the gift shop filled with Indian merchandise. Some really nice handmade items to some mass produced. I would post a picture but no photos were allowed. Not sure why.

    Leslie S.

    Pros: Great place to spend time with family, you can visit the entire village in about 2 hours. The alligator shows are fun and educational, the grounds are well maintained. The shop has a fantastic selection. Cons: Limited food options.

    Felix F.

    At the time when arriving the place was closed. How ever one can still see the nice features outside.

    Ariel W.

    I have been to Shark Valley many times but I didn't realize that if you headed even farther into the Everglades you would come to the Miccosukee Indian Village. It's so far out in the Everglades that I didn't have any cell service. Created in 1983 I finally got a chance to visit during the 44th annual Miccosukee Indian Arts and Crafts Festival. During the festival there are food and craft vendors and traditional dances by native people. The money raised is for educational programs for kids. The Miccosukee used to reside in Georgia until their land was taken over by European settlers. They were forced down into northern Florida the early 18th century. During the Seminole Wars many were forced to go west of the Mississippi into reservations and those that remained lived in Central Florida. By the 1920's to 30's they had moved along the Tamiami Trail and lived according to the traditional practices of the tribe. They were associated with the Seminoles tribe who received federal recognition in 1957. When that happened differences between the two tribes became more noticeable and the Miccosukee received their own separate federal recognition in 1962. In 1999 the Miccosukee tribe developed the Miccosukee Resort & Conference Hotel which provides revenue to the tribe and tribe members live in modern housing. The village is meant to be an educational experience highlighting the tribes traditional practices. During the festival I was able to walk around and explore the village. It has a small recently renovated museum which shows a short film and displays historical artifacts. Behind the museum a boardwalk takes you over the river of grass that is the Everglades. There are a number of alligators housed in the tanks here. Some are used in the alligator wrestling show which as an animal lover I am not a fan of although I admit it was very interesting. During the festival there were many craft vendors and during the rest of year items can be purchased at the gift shows. The highlight of the festival for me was seeing the dancers from native tribes all over the United States performing dances that told stories. Across the street from the village is the Miccosukee Airboat Rides which you can add on to your ticket. The village was not very large but I enjoyed my visit. I probably would lean towards recommending you visit during a festival so there are more things to do and see. I loved learning about the culture, history, and lifestyle of the Miccosukee. It's important to support events like this because important historical and cultural treasures like these are at risk of disappearing.

    John L.

    There is actually not much to see in the Indian Village. It could be a nicer place if they should have more activities or shows, a better landscaping by the trail in the back of the property, something like a lake or pond. Also they should have more typical items in exhibition at the small museum. The only thing to actually see is the Alligator wrestling show and the few turtles and alligators in the pool. Items in the store are kind of expensive. Realmente no hay mucho que ver en el Miccossuki Indian Village. Pudiera ser un lugar mas agradable si tuvieran actividades o shows, un paisajismo mas bonito en la propiedad, algo como un lago en la parte del camino atrás de la propiedad y una mejor exhibición de articulos tipicos de los indígenas . Realmente lo unico para ver son los pocos cocodrilos y tortugas en la piscina y el shoe del entrenador con el lagarto que tampoco es nada del otro mundo. Los artículos y souvenirs de la tienda son costosos

    Reapa G.

    This is such a great experience. I try to go every year when all the tribes from across the country meet over there. Cool seeing all the tribes in their full attire, doing ancient dances on stage. Very educational especially with the alligators. The gift shop has some really nice clothes too. The place has a vibe that feels like a little piece of Heaven on Earth. - @MrGrim2daReapa

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    Love It Here. The beautiful views just with nature alone is amazing. Love seeing the alligators and holding the baby alligators in hand.

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    Miccosukee Indian Village and Cultural Center

    Miccosukee Indian Village and Cultural Center

    3.4
    (28 reviews)
    14.3 mi

    The Miccosukee are Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands. They were originally from…read moreGeorgia but they migrated to Florida in the 18th century. They were part of the Seminole tribe but permanently split from them in 1962 when they were recognized by the Federal Government as their own nation. In 1983 the Miccosukee Indian Village and Cultural Center was established to share the tribe's way of life and history with the public. Admission is $15 per adult and $10 for children. Under 6 years old is free. You can also purchase combination tickets that include an airboat ride. I had a chance to visit the village and cultural center during the annual Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival held the last week of year at their village at mile marker 35 on U.S. Highway 41 Tamiami Trail, Miami. Funds raised from the festival go to education and programs for the children of the tribe. I recommend visiting during the festival when you can shop a wide variety of crafts including beads, clothing, jewelry, carvings, accessories, and animal hides. In addition to the art there is a small museum featuring historical documents, photographs, and rotating exhibits and boardwalk you can visit. They also had alligator wrestling and food and for sale. I especially enjoyed the dancers that came from different tribes in Ohio and New York. The tribe also operates an airboat ride. I saw a few alligators and wading birds that took flight as they heard the boat approach. It's nice to be on the water and if you haven't taken an airboat ride it's a lot of fun. I had a great time visiting the Miccosukee village and learning more about their culture. Receiving a blessing from them is a great way to start off the new year.

    It was a great experience, my grandchildren enjoyed, and will return in December for the festival…read more It was a great memory for me because my parents brought us here in 1980

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    Buffalo Tigers Airboat Tours

    4.7
    (420 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    This airboat tour was absolutely incredible. The respect and…read morereverence for the wildlife and land we were encountering was nothing short of beautiful. We had chilly, overcast weather, so it was unclear if we would see any wildlife activity. We saw multiple gators, birds, and even a turtle along the way. Seeing them, without feeling as though we are harming or disrupting their existence, made me feel very good about our presence there.

    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.

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    Down South Airboat Tours

    Down South Airboat Tours

    4.9
    (83 reviews)
    38.4 mi

    I found Down South Airboat tours on Yelp and Google. Both had great reviews so I called the number…read moreon their website and booked a tour for me and a friend. Our tour guide Ryan arrived promptly at our meet up spot at 12:30 PM. We jumped on the Airboat and off we went into the Everglades. Ryan and his family have lived in this region of Florida for generations so he was more than familiar with the area. We saw baby alligators, lots of bird species, and in one spot, Ryan called the pond, he called out for alligator named Mother. She came right up to the boat and allowed him to touch her (scratched her on the back her head). That was an unexpected treat! We wore head sets to offset the loud Airboat and we could communicate as well. He stopped in several spots throughout the tour and turned off the boat so we could talk without the headsets. If you are considering a tour of the Everglades I highly recommend you reach out to Down South Airboat Tours and ask for Ryan. Happy exploring!

    I really wanted to do an airboat tour and see the Everglades while in SW Florida in March…read more We pre-booked this company reading great reviews on line. It is pricey, we picked the 1.5 hour tour, just 4 family members and a guide, Ryan. It is nice that you can be with your group only! At the departing point there's a sign and a small parking lot! No restrooms! So use the facilities on the way at the Oasis Visitor Center, or drive passed it to the nearest gas stop! We were greeted by a staff member and signed our lives away! Bring a hat since you will wear headsets (heavy)- they didn't clean them after previous clients. I am not a baseball hat kinda of a girl but got one for this trip and it was a good save! Wear sunscreen and comfy clothes! Bring water and not lots of luggage, the boats have a small storage space for a few items. While waiting we did see a few gators and cool birds. The boat ride was fun, saw lots of gators in the wild and many birds. The landscape is breathtaking, other worldly. I wish we would have explored the channels in the back more. Ryan was nice but I expected better based on the review, somebody more knowledgeable and chattier. He sped us back way too fast for a pricey ride. If you sit in front you will get hit a lot but beautiful dragon flies. It doesn't hurt, but be warned. Since the reviews were so good I expected more from Down South. It wasn't bad, it was fun, but nothing extraordinary. Fun adventure, something you need once in a lifetime.

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    Great driver and ride! Saw tons of birds, gators and swamp lilies! Expensive-but worth it!
    Great driver and ride! Saw tons of birds, gators and swamp lilies! Expensive-but worth it!
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