Family Activities:

Buttonwood Canal

Attraction

Buttonwood Canal

Buttonwood Canal, Flamingo Marina, Everglades National Park, FL

Take to the water on a boat tour of Buttonwood Canal, a manmade waterway accessible via Flamingo Marina. Keep an eye out for wildlife; the canal is home to alligators, crocodiles, dolphins, and manatees, and there are plenty of mangroves and birds on the surrounding banks. The backcountry boat tour lasts about two hours. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable, so it’s a great choice if you’re hoping to make your vacation a little educational.