Shark Valley Visitor Center, Everglades National Park

We spent a great day riding bicycle. The tower is half way the 15 mile loop and is great to enjoy the panoramic view of the Everglades. Shade and restrooms are available but it is 7 or 8 miles away from the bike rental shop. You can bring your own bicycle or use the Tram as well. With the Tram it would be much faster, you won't be as exposed to the elements and you'll save a lot of energy. It took us 3 hours to bike the whole thing. Bring more water than you expect to use and preferably use insulated bottles otherwise even if you have frozen bottles of water they will all be melted and hot between 1 to 2 hours

Great part of the Everglades to tour on your own with a bike. The views are spectacular. Just slow down and enjoy the wind on your face, the great hearing flying above you and the alligators basking in the sun. The horizon looks so wide. I'm definitely coming back. Don't forget the sunblock and shades. Bring an umbrella for shade if you walk instead of ride. They have a tram tour also.