MICCOSUKEE INDIAN VILLAGE AND AIRBOAT RIDESWelcome to Miami | Attractions | Guide Services Miccosukee Indian Village and Airboat RidesJust 30 minutes west of the Florida Turnpike, in the heart of the Everglades, just past the Shark Valley entrance to Everglades National Park, is the Indian Village. It provides an interesting insight into the culture, lifestyle and history of the Tribe. Within the village you will see Miccosukees engaged in artistic woodwork, beadwork, patchwork, basket weaving and doll making. There are some ancient artifacts, paintings by a Tribal artist and historical photographs of Tribal members at the museum. The Tribesmen perform live demonstrations with alligators, as well as what is referred to as “alligator wrestling”. You may also explore the Everglades on airboat rides. The dock is located across the highway from the village. The airboat passes through the "River of Grass” and stops at an authentic, hammock-style Indian Camp that has been owned by the tribe for over 100 years. These escorted rides give you the opportunity to view native plants, alligators, birds and other species of wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep in mind that airboats are prohibited within the confines of Everglades National Park. There is a Gift Shop for handmade Native Indian art and craft, inclusive of local patchwork, beadwork and jewelry. You can also taste local cuisine such as fry breads and indian tacos at the tribal Restaurant. The village is obviously a tourist attraction, and when the place closes at night, I’m sure everyone goes home to watch their favourite TV programmes, or whatever. It takes quite a stretch of the imagination to picture what life was really like back before the advent of the European. Don't compare this to Navajo or Pueblo Villages or you will be disappointed. We recommend you combine this with a visit to Everglades National Park at nearby Shark Valley. Attraction Hours General Admission Parking Bus services Driving Directions Address and Contacts
Link to Miccosukee Indian Village
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