Everglades City

• Everglades National Park, Gulf Coast Visitor Center, +1 239-695-3311. Daily, 8AM-4:30PM in winter; 9AM-4:30PM in summer. The gateway for exploring the Ten Thousand Islands, a maze of mangrove islands and waterways that extends to Flamingo and Florida Bay. Offers educational displays, orientation films, informational brochures, boat tours and canoe rentals. Backcountry permits available. Restaurants, stores, lodging and campgrounds are nearby. Restrooms.

The Seafood Depot, 102 Collier Ave, +1 239-695-0075. Located in a train depot established in 1928. It has wonderful outside dining overlooking the mangroves and water of the backcountry. The food is plentiful and very affordable.

• Captain's Table Lodge & Villas

  phone: +1 239-695-4211
  address: 102 E. Broadway

• Everglades City Motel

  phone: +1 239-695-4224
  address: 310 Collier Ave

• Everglades Cozy Cabins

  phone: +1 239-695-2746

• Everglades Spa & Lodge

  address: 201 W. Broadway

• Ivey House

  phone: +1 239-695-3299
  address: 107 Camellia Street
  Bed & Breakfast. Comfortable with a good hot breakfast.