Miccosukee Indian Village
Miccosukee Indian Village
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09:00 - 17:00
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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This surviving village of the Miccosukee Tribe is located 20 miles west of Miami on the Tamiami Trail.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Simon V
Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
SCAM. There are only expensive private tours!
We arrived at 10 a.m. and were told that due to $300 private tours the first normal tour ($20 per person) would be at 12:00. We came back at 11:45 and wete told we had to take a private tour as “more money for us” - for the Indians that is. “Maybe a normal tour at 1:30 p.m. but only if no private tours. Private tours is more money”.
In summary: these are money wolves that break promises for every dollar more they can make. AVOID at all cost and go to Tiger boat tours 1 mile East / they are great.
We arrived at 10 a.m. and were told that due to $300 private tours the first normal tour ($20 per person) would be at 12:00. We came back at 11:45 and wete told we had to take a private tour as “more money for us” - for the Indians that is. “Maybe a normal tour at 1:30 p.m. but only if no private tours. Private tours is more money”.
In summary: these are money wolves that break promises for every dollar more they can make. AVOID at all cost and go to Tiger boat tours 1 mile East / they are great.
Written 22 July 2023
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RussellP
Cornwall22 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Good couple of hours spent here. It was off season, so not very busy. Enjoyed our time spent there. The alligator show was very good, don't try this at home. Just across the road is their airboat ride. I loved it. It was enjoyable, fun & exciting. The price was good also. A fun time.
Written 26 March 2023
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GoodValueTraveler
Boston, MA1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Couples
The alligator show was cancelled without notice. There was only one craftsperson at the demostration huts. $25/person to visit an empty village. We asked for a refund, and the manager unapologetically said No Refund.
Written 15 January 2023
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doublenaturelover
Kissimmee, FL112 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Do Not exceed speed limit. Not even 1 mph over. 35 means 35. 40 means 40 not 41. Stop means stop 100% . Not keep rolling slow thru sign. Last ticket I received was for 4 mph over. 37 years ago. I learned to read . Costly if you can't understand signage on road.
Written 10 November 2022
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doublenaturelover
Kissimmee, FL112 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Shark Valley V. C. was great. Fantastic
Entertaining .
YOU MUST OBEY SPEED LIMIT. I was trapped once 40 years ago. It is still the same today . Don't ruin your vacation. Everglades are Magnificent !
Entertaining .
YOU MUST OBEY SPEED LIMIT. I was trapped once 40 years ago. It is still the same today . Don't ruin your vacation. Everglades are Magnificent !
Written 5 June 2022
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Marcia C
Keene, NH11 contributions
Mar 2022
We just happened to stop at the Miccosukee Indian Village and decided to go on an air boat tour. The gift shop has beautiful jewelry, but the best part was our air boat tour with, who was great, informative, and friendly.
Lots to see and a very reasonable price. I like supporting the people native to this land rather than bigger, less personal operations.
We highly recommend it.
Lots to see and a very reasonable price. I like supporting the people native to this land rather than bigger, less personal operations.
We highly recommend it.
Written 3 April 2022
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Nick J
6 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
My family and I were lucky enough to get A great Person who was native to the area. It made for a fantastic family experience that we will not soon forget. Elvis was very easy to talk to and he created a welcoming experience. I do wish they had more exposure as they are the only local native outfit who does airboat tours
Perhaps the best party trick of all time was Elvis showing us how he has trained mama the gator to come to him. One of the coolest things I have seen.
Perhaps the best party trick of all time was Elvis showing us how he has trained mama the gator to come to him. One of the coolest things I have seen.
Written 26 November 2021
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SandPine
Apollo Beach, FL13 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Do they close Mondays or just Monday 3/15 when we drove all the way there. We were met by the Res Police who was very rude at telling us to go away. No explanation of why just told us to turn around and exit the parking lot.
Written 16 March 2021
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glomarrone
Cocoa Beach, FL2,920 contributions
Feb 2020
Chehantamo! (Welcome) to Miccosukee Indian Village. Our family group visited here one sunny February morning. After taking photos outside in front of the impressive outdoor exhibit, we went inside and browsed through the gift shop. I enjoyed seeing all the handmade tribal art, crafts and jewelry. There were plenty of touristy items, too. I was looking for a postcard of the village but couldn’t find one. We then paid our admission into the village. Since we were very early for the tour, we decided to walk around the village on our own first. No one was at the various Chickees yet and even the alligators were just sunning themselves or sleeping. We strolled along the raised Boardwalk and out on the Observation Deck enjoying lovely views of the Everglades. By this time, more visitors arrived. Soon it was time for the announced Alligator Demonstration where we watched a wrestler perform in a pit filled with alligators. There was time for photos holding a baby alligator before the tour began.
A group of teenagers traveling from France were part of our tour group that morning and an adult with them translated everything that the guide said. They were all well behaved and listened carefully. We made several stops visiting the Cooking, Eating and the Sleeping Chickees to learn about tribal life. Following these stops were demonstrations of traditional arts such as Patchwork, Beading and Wood Carving. There was plenty of time for questions. No one was at the Bow & Archery Chickee during our visit. After the tour we went inside the attractive and interesting museum. I viewed a feature film about the Miccosukee culture and life plus other colorful exhibits, diorama, films, art and videos.
We had a wonderful visit and learn much about the Miccosukee people. It just felt very touristy to me. I must admit that all the kids were most enthusiastic about the alligator demonstration & there was a long line to hold the baby alligator after the show. The village also has a small shack called Our Little Shack that serves food such as burgers, fries, alligator bites and beverages. There are also picnic tables. If you are interested in learning more about Native Americans this is a neat place to take your family. It is very manageable and educational. Don’t miss going into the museum.
A group of teenagers traveling from France were part of our tour group that morning and an adult with them translated everything that the guide said. They were all well behaved and listened carefully. We made several stops visiting the Cooking, Eating and the Sleeping Chickees to learn about tribal life. Following these stops were demonstrations of traditional arts such as Patchwork, Beading and Wood Carving. There was plenty of time for questions. No one was at the Bow & Archery Chickee during our visit. After the tour we went inside the attractive and interesting museum. I viewed a feature film about the Miccosukee culture and life plus other colorful exhibits, diorama, films, art and videos.
We had a wonderful visit and learn much about the Miccosukee people. It just felt very touristy to me. I must admit that all the kids were most enthusiastic about the alligator demonstration & there was a long line to hold the baby alligator after the show. The village also has a small shack called Our Little Shack that serves food such as burgers, fries, alligator bites and beverages. There are also picnic tables. If you are interested in learning more about Native Americans this is a neat place to take your family. It is very manageable and educational. Don’t miss going into the museum.
Written 24 March 2020
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Sondra L
8 contributions
Mar 2020
This was part of our everglades tour with air boat ride that was across the highway which was convenient. Enjoyed the gator wrestling demonstration by a very strong lady and the museum. Found some hand crafted treasures in the large gift shop. I would recommend this stop for anyone interested in First Nations history. Before this trip I had never heard about the Miccosukee and how they never surrendered and how they made a life in a very difficult environment. Did I mention everyone got to hold a baby alligator?
Written 14 March 2020
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Mr. D
Miami Gardens, FL81 contributions
Our airboat driver was TeeJay. He did a thorough job explaining the history of the Miccosukee natives and their land. He was also patient in answering all of our questions. Did anyone else ride out with TeeJay?
Lynn K
5 contributions
Is there parking for big rigs?
492alvarol
Miami, FL14 contributions
Hello,
yes there is and huge parking lot for the resort and casino gaming which they have expanded several years ago and free of charge.
mario t
Rimini, Italy17 contributions
Ciao,
Ho letto la tua recensione su Trip Advisor e volevo chiederti se secondo te vale la pena o meno visitare il
Miccosukee Indian Village , inoltre ti volevo chiedere se sai se effettuano uscite in barca ed a che prezzo ed eventualmente se si possono vedere alligatori, o altri animali. Grazie
Marco
aldabra007
Trieste, Italy1,842 contributions
Per quanto riguarda le escursioni ti consiglio di guardare quanto da me scritto in merito a Osceola airboats. Troverai tutte le informazioni che ti servono. Per quanto riguarda l’Indian village Come ho scritto ho visitato solo in negozio. Non so se l’attrazione meritasse la pena ma l’ho ritenuta troppo turistica. Ti consiglio di fare un passaggio al ristorante vicino e all’esclusione che ti ho scritto sopra. Alessandro
sunni2infl
Zephyrhills, FL3 contributions
Are there hotels nearby
Suchi J
San Francisco, CA34 contributions
This not a typical village instead a place where all Indian artists have gathered and sell stuff and do stuff that promotes the understanding of their culture. It's more like fairground. You can look for hotels in Miami city instead and just drive here. It takes about an hour from main city.
hello, is my dog, an afghan hound, fully trained and very friendly to all allowed to stay at your motel..
arnowh
Rock Hill, SC266 contributions
We did not stay at the motel, we only visited the Village.
Lisa W
Blackpool, UK5 contributions
Hi we are staying on international drive in February and would love to visit the Indian village but need to know prices and if transfers are available many thanks :)
MissCrissy
Kansas City, MO80 contributions
The prices weren't much....maybe $7 bucks per person? I'm not sure about buses, but you can probably go look at Miami Transit to see. We had a rental car :)
Beth S
Mobile, AL70 contributions
Hi I am trying to reconcile recent reviews regarding food available at the village. Some recent posts say there is a cafe, some say no food. I really need to know ! will be driving thru from Miami area next week
Beth S
Mobile, AL70 contributions
We will be visiting the village on March 28, is there a restuarant open? I read a review that said no food available. I see the tour and airport rides run until about 4.00.....heading west so we need to know if we should eat before leaving Miami
BigDNOBrag
Chicago, IL143 contributions
There is a restaurant down the road that serves regular fare
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Miccosukee Indian Village:
- Everglades Air Boat Ride + Alligator Show. (From €90.49)
- 1-Hour Air boat Ride and Nature Walk with Naturalist in Everglades National Park (From €154.48)
- Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat (From €236.74)
- Everglades Day Safari from Ft Lauderdale (From €181.90)
- Full Day Everglades: Biologist Led WET walk + 2 boat trips + lunch small group (From €309.87)
- Attractions near Miccosukee Indian Village:
- (1.00 km) Shark Valley
- (2.08 km) Tigertail Airboat Tours
- (1.00 km) Shark Valley Visitor Center
- (10.14 km) Everglades Nature Tours
- (9.65 km) Buffalo Tiger's Airboat Tours