Wonderful! The archeological display was incredible- whole experience well worth your time in this…read moreunassuming location

From the owner: The Clewiston Museum is a place where residents and visitors can come and learn more about the rich…read morehistory of Clewiston, Hendry County and the Glades. Exhibits include fossils, an art gallery, a theater which features videos about the history of the area and of sugar farming, prehistoric and historical artifacts, community artifacts and a virtual reality experience sponsored by US Sugar. The museum also features a nice gift shop. Visits on Saturday can be arranged by appointment only.

I just want to say. I went to this location on July 1rst and I was paying with a digital card. I…read morewent to pay out and I messed up something so the very sweet lady whose name was Brenda came over and helped me, she was the only person helping with self check out and it was pretty bust but she was so patient and very helpful. She deserves a raise , I'm just putting that out there. Thank you Brenda for your help and kindness.

I left my clemeentines and tomatoes. Called Walmart delivery and they said the store would take…read morecare of it but they didn't. But I am a Walmart girl. They are the store of the people.

I booked on Priceline, got the largest room available, they called it Apt 1…read more Went into the room and it smelled of mold and mildew. Property full of drinking farm workers. Couldn't breathe so I checked out and went down road to Hilton. Priceline and hotel would not refund the money, shame on you Priceline, long time till I consider using your service.

The town of Clewiston is located on the southwest bank of Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater…read morelake in Florida. It was named for Tampa banker A.C. Clewis, who financed the extension of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad through the area in 1922. In 1932 Clewiston was incorporated and laid out according to the plans of the Southern Sugar Corp who wanted a showcase city to serve as its headquarters. The town has the nickname "America's Sweetest Town" because of the U.S. Sugar Corporation headquarters here. The Clewiston Inn is the oldest hotel near Lake Okeechobee. The Inn was first built in 1926 by architects L. Phillips and Edgar S. Wortman in a two story Classical Revival style along the waterfront of Lake Okeechobee. The hotel was constructed by the Clewiston Company, the community and real estate development arm of Bror Dahlberg's Southern Sugar Company. Southern Sugar went into bankruptcy during the Great Depression and sold their assets to United States Sugar Corporation which was founded by three former General Motors executives. The hotel survived the 1926 Hurricane and the 1928 hurricane that killed over 4,000 people when Lake Okeechobee flooded causing many people to drown. The hotel was destroyed by a fire in 1937 but rebuilt in 1938 by U.S. Sugar Corp. with thick concrete walls braced with extra thick steel reinforcing rods the could withstand any future hurricanes. U.S. Sugar Corp used the inn to house company executives, customers. and visiting dignitaries. President Herbert Hoover stayed at the inn when he dedicated the Hoover Dike built around the lake, to provide flood control after the devastation of the Hurricane of 1928. One of the most stunning features of the hotel is the the Everglades Lounge and Bar which has a 360-degree wildlife mural covering all four walls of bar. The mural was made in 1945 by artist J. Clinton Shepherd who recreated the animals and plants of the Everglades. He stayed at the Inn for many months and made daily trips into the Everglades to sketch the flora and fauna. The historic mural alone makes this a 5 star visit. I love a good ghost story and the Clewiston Inn has it's share. There have been a number of paranormal investigations here and it's believed there are four spirits who never checked out. They include Anita Conklin who lived at the Clewiston Inn in room 225 and died in 1994. People have reported having their hair pulled outside the room. Other guests mention room 118 where there have been reports of a woman in the window. In 2007 the U.S. Sugar Corporation sold the Inn to Big Lake Hotels. In 2011 the Big Lake Hotels Corporation sold the Inn to Clewiston Hospitality LLC. It is an Americas Best Value Inn. On February 21, 1991, the hotel was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The five stars is for the historic value of the hotel as I have never stayed or eaten here. The manager caught me peeking in the window and even though the inn was closed he graciously allowed me inside to look around. I got a brief glimpse of the famed Everglades room and even though the light wasn't on I was suitably awed. Returning for a drink at the bar is now high on my list of post corona activities.

Friendly, nice and everything looked on right place. Hibbet is usually $$ but they have good stuff…read morefrom every brand name. I feel bad for the crew who worked there because costumers from this town are pain is A..

Such a professional, personable and accommodating team…read more We were lost, and they sent someone to find us to follow to ramp. Ride was exhilarating and fun. Very knowledgeable about wildlife and area. Michael and his wife are the Best. thnx. Had a great time

It was a great experience with Captain Blake! 90 minutes of touring and insights around the…read moreEverglades.

We joined a group tour to Clewiston, FL and the nearby sugarcane fields. We started out at the…read moreClewiston museum in the Chamber of Comerce building. After an introductory film about the town, a tour guide joined us on our bus and we headed off for the sugar fields during the harvest season. We were able to watch the field burn off, used to get rid of the cane's leaves, just before harvest, and the loading of the harvested canes. We then headed over the the US Sugar refinery where our guide explained how the cane was processed and the raw sugar extracted. We even drove the whole bus into and through on of the partially refined sugar warehouses. There were literally mountains of sugar piled on the floor! We also saw where the final processing was done and how the sugar we are all familiar with was packaged, and/or bulk shipped. Overall it was very interesting and we learned plenty of things we never knew. Really fascinating. Who knew that Florida supplies 25% of North America's sugar. And at the end of the tour, we each got a foot long section of sugar cane, and a sugar cookie!

Was an amazing experience to learn such a great heritage. I recommend for everyone to come and…read morelearn about such a great culture.. Very clean and organized and a lot of information...

Great little museum about the Seminole tribe in Florida. Came here over the weekend on a weeklong…read moretrip in Florida. I had learned about the Seminole tribe in school, and have been long fascinated by the history of the tribe (past and present) in Florida. My friend and I got in around 4 pm (they close at 5pm), so we missed the boardwalk. However, the front staff were very helpful and got us in immediately so that that we could watch the intro 18-minute video and then proceed to the rest of the exhibit thereafter. The museum showcases the history of the Seminole tribe and highlights various aspects of culture (including things like food, trade, arts, clothing). Part of the museum has artwork from painter Jimmy Osceola (no photos allowed in this part of the museum), which were absolutely beautiful and vivid in color! Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $7.50 for students. IMO, well worth the money as it provided a good understanding of Seminole history and culture, all in one small space. The boardwalk would have been a nice place to visit (if I got there earlier) - hopefully next time!