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Shark Valley Observation Tower

4.7$· Inexpensive

Panoramas of the Everglades from an iconic elevated vantage point

Located halfway along the 15-mile Shark Valley Loop Road in Everglades National Park, the 45-foot concrete Shark Valley Observation Tower offers panoramic 360-degree views over the surrounding sawgrass prairie. Visitors can reach the tower via a guided tram tour, bicycle, or by walking along the paved loop road. From the top ramp, guests frequently spot alligators, wading birds, and other native Florida wildlife roaming the wetlands below.

Quick tip: Rent a bicycle at the visitor center or reserve a tram tour in advance to comfortably complete the 7-mile journey to the tower.

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