Biscayne National Park

Coordinate

Latitude: 25.48295
Longitude: -80.24414

Nearest City
Cutler Ridge, FL (7.7 miles away)

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  • Miami-Dade County Parks and Preserves: Castellow Hammock Park and Deering Estate at Cutler
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  • Everglades National Park Area
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  • South Dade Trail
    A component of the commuter corridor between Miami and South Dade County, this trail is nothing short of an urban adventure. Paralleling US Highway 1 for most of its length, the 13.5-mi…

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  • Miami Area
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  • Miami Area
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  • Hammock Walk
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  • Miami Beach Art Deco District
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  • El Radabob Key
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  • Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site Trail
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Expert’s Picks: Biscayne National Park

  • The Best Snorkeling in Florida

    Snorkeling is a cheap, easy and lightweight way to access the world of undersea adventure, as it requires none of the training and little of the cumbersome equipment of scuba diving. Florida, with its clear, warm waters and rich marine ecosystem, is arguably the best place to go snorkeling in the United States. Around Florida, a snorkeler can find marine mam… read more

  • Starwood Hotels in Miami

    Miami, Florida is a haven for those who appreciate beauty both above and below the water. Biscayne National Park is the gateway to the third largest coral reef in the world. The area also boasts some of Starwood's finest properties to enjoy after a day of diving with the manatees. read more

  • Top Attractions in Miami, Florida

    Miami, Florida has so much more to offer visitors than the beach. An abundance of nature can be found all around Miami. Thousands of acres of land are specially preserved in the city for national parks and recreational areas. There is something for everyone to enjoy; from hiking to snorkeling, you can find it in Miami. read more

  • Florida Pet Friendly Campgrounds

    Campers enjoy Florida's year-round opportunities to explore the outdoors and the wildlife. There's kayaking, hiking and bird watching through pristine mangrove forests as well as swimming, sailing and snorkeling at all the picturesque beaches. Pet-loving campers who like to be active with their animals can choose from several pet-friendly campgrounds. read more

  • Campgrounds Around Homestead, Florida

    Homestead, Florida, is a mid-size community in Miami-Dade County. While it is a suburb of the metropolitan Miami, outdoor enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of Homestead's location between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. The two national parks have opportunities for bird watching, wildlife viewing, sea-kay… read more

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    Snorkeling is an easy and cheap alternative to scuba diving. It requires little training beyond being a good swimmer, and the necessary kit is limited to a dive mask, fins and a snorkel. The warm tropical waters, colorful corals and ab… read more

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  • Top Miami Hotels

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    Miami Beach, Florida, is a destination popular with sun and water lovers from around the world. Miami Beach's geography as a peninsula sandwiched between the ocean and Biscayne Bay provides for a multiplicity of boating, swimming and d… read more

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