Miccosukee Indian Village
Miccosukee Indian Village
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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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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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mike h
Palm Coast, FL89 contributions
Mar 2020
We were looking forward to this stop…however we were soon disappointed. This could be so much more. The village is set up with several “huts” however only 3 or 4 had anyone in the huts demonstrating the Native American lifestyle. This left about 8 empty huts, the ones that had craftsman working were interesting to see however only of a few of the craftsman tried to engage in a conversation with us. The others were talking to each other and ignored the people walking around. The museum was a nice feature and gave some history with some nice old pictures of the lifestyle. The alligator show was short but nice and it appeared that the alligators were well cared for.
The Glades Eats Restaurant is not located in the village however several people have listed their review in this section so I will as well. I will make it very short…DON’T STOP HERE. Overpriced, not very clean, bad food quality however good service. By the way they take the liberty to add a tip. Keep driving get a candy bar until you get to a good restaurant.
The Glades Eats Restaurant is not located in the village however several people have listed their review in this section so I will as well. I will make it very short…DON’T STOP HERE. Overpriced, not very clean, bad food quality however good service. By the way they take the liberty to add a tip. Keep driving get a candy bar until you get to a good restaurant.
Written 12 March 2020
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Marcia C
Keene, NH10 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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Simon V
Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands5 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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Sondra L
7 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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doublenaturelover
Kissimmee, FL134 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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RussellP
Cornwall23 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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Inspiration33967
Maryland1 contribution
The Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Reservations were very well exhibited through their museums. Their history and cultures were very interesting as well as the recreations of living conditions and exhibits such as the Alligator wrestling. You must try the Alligator meat in the local restaurant! Take the airboat rides and the tram rides...... they each have different slants on the Everglades so that you can enjoy the trails, and better understand the plants and aimals that co-exist. The Everglades was so much more than I had expected!
The Fruit, nut and tree orchard, as well as the rock castle were the hightlight for our visit to the Homestread/Miami area.
The Fruit, nut and tree orchard, as well as the rock castle were the hightlight for our visit to the Homestread/Miami area.
Written 5 November 2003
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Austral1a
Australia159 contributions
We stumbled across the Miccosukee Air Boats after driving past the array of tourist filled Air Boat options on the highway from Miami.
After a 10 minute or so ride across the glade grasses we arrived at a small island area, where a few gators were able to be seen up close, and a few souvenirs were available for your perusal and purchase (I should note that we were never asked or felt pressured to make a purchase or give a tip).
After 10 minutes or so there, we had a 15 minute ride back, via an old island camp once inhabited by the local Miccosukee doctor.
All in all, it was fantastic. And for $10 each, I'm sure we scored much better value than the other well advertised options we'd passed along the way.
After a 10 minute or so ride across the glade grasses we arrived at a small island area, where a few gators were able to be seen up close, and a few souvenirs were available for your perusal and purchase (I should note that we were never asked or felt pressured to make a purchase or give a tip).
After 10 minutes or so there, we had a 15 minute ride back, via an old island camp once inhabited by the local Miccosukee doctor.
All in all, it was fantastic. And for $10 each, I'm sure we scored much better value than the other well advertised options we'd passed along the way.
Written 21 October 2010
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MadelonW
Brussels, Belgium45 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
The tour consisted of a bus transfer (1hour) to the shop (1 hour tour with crafts and show), a boat ride (5 minutes) to the Indian village (30min) another 5 minute ride back. Cost $60.
Impression: disappointment all over.
First stop at the shop, that was overpriced, the explanations of the crafts were given by people that were clearly bored by their job not to talk about the alligator show that was performed as a routine task without any fun nor respect for animals. No wonder the shop and village were empty.
Then came the boat ride, that lasted 5 minutes (at the most!) to the Indian village, totally fake and surrounded by a pond with 2 alligators trapped in there. To top it off, the driver of the boat managed to get us all soaked on the way back and blaming it on the weather. If I say soaked we all were soaked onto the bone, including cameras watches mobiles etc.
All in all, I certainly don't recommend this excursion!
Impression: disappointment all over.
First stop at the shop, that was overpriced, the explanations of the crafts were given by people that were clearly bored by their job not to talk about the alligator show that was performed as a routine task without any fun nor respect for animals. No wonder the shop and village were empty.
Then came the boat ride, that lasted 5 minutes (at the most!) to the Indian village, totally fake and surrounded by a pond with 2 alligators trapped in there. To top it off, the driver of the boat managed to get us all soaked on the way back and blaming it on the weather. If I say soaked we all were soaked onto the bone, including cameras watches mobiles etc.
All in all, I certainly don't recommend this excursion!
Written 7 April 2016
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Sarah F
England, UK26 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Where do I begin. Our experience was only the airboat tour.
6 members of staff doing nothing & was told 30 min wait for airboat ride, airboats just parked in the dock. Then approached by a staff member who said ‘pay an extra 50 dollars & I’ll take you now’
I should have smelt a rat then
Waited patiently (we were first to arrive for the 12pm tour) and they left us until last to board the boat & then it was full!!!!!
We left with the 12.30 departure.
Was not expecting a 9 min airboat ride to an ‘Indian island’ where we were dropped off, encouraged to look around - yes a gift shop & cafe ..another way to get your hard earned money from you.
15 mins on ‘the Island’ we set off back on our 9 min airboat ride back to the top.
We saw one alligator, which was on the island, and had been tamed apparently by the tour guide.
The guide was not interested in spotting any gators or other wildlife in the wild!
End of the tour....asking for tips!
Less than 20 mins spent on the boat, the only tip I would give is to tell you all to avoid.
Feel totally ripped off & disappointed.
6 members of staff doing nothing & was told 30 min wait for airboat ride, airboats just parked in the dock. Then approached by a staff member who said ‘pay an extra 50 dollars & I’ll take you now’
I should have smelt a rat then
Waited patiently (we were first to arrive for the 12pm tour) and they left us until last to board the boat & then it was full!!!!!
We left with the 12.30 departure.
Was not expecting a 9 min airboat ride to an ‘Indian island’ where we were dropped off, encouraged to look around - yes a gift shop & cafe ..another way to get your hard earned money from you.
15 mins on ‘the Island’ we set off back on our 9 min airboat ride back to the top.
We saw one alligator, which was on the island, and had been tamed apparently by the tour guide.
The guide was not interested in spotting any gators or other wildlife in the wild!
End of the tour....asking for tips!
Less than 20 mins spent on the boat, the only tip I would give is to tell you all to avoid.
Feel totally ripped off & disappointed.
Written 27 December 2019
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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?
Written 1 July 2019
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.
Written 29 December 2018
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
Written 14 February 2018
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
Written 14 February 2018
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.
Written 17 February 2017
is my Afghan hound, dog allowed at your motel, so that I can go gamble..
Written 14 July 2016
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 :)
Written 7 May 2016
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 :)
Written 7 May 2016
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
Written 18 March 2016
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
Written 17 March 2016
There is a restaurant down the road that serves regular fare
Written 17 March 2016
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