Royal Palm State Park
"Homestead is the closest gateway city and a convenient base for Everglades day trips. Visitors stay here for easy access to park entrances, dining, and lodging."
A historic Everglades preserve known for tropical hammocks, wildlife viewing, and easy nature walks.
The Barnacle Historic State Park
"Homestead visitors can pair a trip to Miami with a stop at this historic bayfront property. The park provides a different perspective on South Florida’s coastal heritage."
A historic bayfront park in Coconut Grove featuring the 1891 Barnacle house and tropical grounds.
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
"Homestead residents and day-trippers can reach the park for a tropical nature outing without a long drive. It is a popular stop for those heading deeper into the Florida Keys."
A protected tropical hardwood hammock in Key Largo with scenic walking paths and rich native wildlife.