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Taking a leisurely scenic drive along the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) is a wonderful idea for a back-to-nature day trip from Fort Lauderdale. The trail starts about twenty miles west of downtown Miami and before you even reach the entrance to the Everglades National Park you will have a chance to stop off for a thrilling air-boat tour. Once inside the park you might like to take a side trip through the Big Cypress National Preserve along Loop Rd, which offers excellent opportunities to spot wildlife such as alligators, otters, deer and numerous birds. If you continue on the Tamiami Trail through the amazing Everglades landscape you will find several good spots to stop and stretch your legs, have a picnic, launch your kayak or do some wildlife watching.
Tamiami Trail, U.S. 41, Florida
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