Best places: Nature preserves in Palm Valley

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Canaveral National Seashore
Nature preserve
Picturesque, secluded park by the ocean with swimming, fishing, wildlife-watching & other features.
4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~165.25 km from centre)
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Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Nature preserve
Manmade wetlands habitat with birds, crocodiles, boardwalk nature trails & ranger-led tours.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~109.97 km from centre)
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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Nature preserve
Administered by the local water board, this drive is open weekends & holidays for nature viewing.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~168.54 km from centre)
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Lake Morton
Nature preserve
This lake with a tranquil atmosphere is known for its waterfowl such as swans, geese & ducks.
4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~244.1 km from centre)
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Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park
Tourist attraction
Drive-thru wildlife & safari park offering airboat tours, alligator-handling shows & a petting zoo.
4.70 (5.9K reviews) (~232.93 km from centre)
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Black Bear Wilderness Area
Nature preserve
Trails & boardwalks wind through this area's 1,650 acres of marsh plus hardwood & floodplain swamps.
4.80 (731 reviews) (~148.72 km from centre)
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Of all the experiences I’ve had in Florida, this has been my all time favorite experience! We came here on a whim to check out the park area and beach. We got so much out of this hidden secret of Florida. I look forward to returning to see the manatees and play on this beach even more! So much to ap...
4.80 (677 reviews) (~182.11 km from centre)
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Erna Nixon Park
Park
53.93-acre area with outdoor events & nature trails that wind through 3 different ecosystems.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~242.7 km from centre)
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Lake Apopka North Shore
Nature preserve
Sprawling nature preserve along Lake Apopka featuring hiking, biking & horseback riding trails.
4.70 (992 reviews) (~165.94 km from centre)
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Lake Hiawatha Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Had a nice Memorial day celebration. The Oaks are beautiful with moss. There are lots of birds and squirrels. Playground for the wee ones. Lots of folks walking thier dogs. But there are yellow flies with mean bites! Bug spray recommended.
4.80 (426 reviews) (~182.71 km from centre)
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Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
Set on 24,243 acres, this scenic area boasts hiking trails, kayaking, a gun range & wildlife views.
4.70 (810 reviews) (~217.76 km from centre)
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Trout Lake Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍👍 Visited here for the first time over spring break. First and foremost- it's free! I really enjoyed the walking trails. There were plank/boardwalk sections on the trail over areas that are wet/flooded. It had just rained the day before, so these areas were completely wet and made for some beautiful s...
4.80 (397 reviews) (~147.82 km from centre)
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Palm Island Park
Nature preserve
Dog-friendly 8-acre nature preserve with picnic shelters & trails, plus a boardwalk & fishing pier.
4.80 (374 reviews) (~156.07 km from centre)
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Oakland Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 Really nice natural trails and park. There is a great mix of both dirt and boardwalk trails. The beautiful boardwalk path leads to a nice lakeside dock at Lake Apopka. The views are spectacular! Very cool and informative exhibit center/museum. Everything is free! Can’t beat that! As with any other n...
4.80 (370 reviews) (~182.1 km from centre)
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Wekiva Island
Canoe & kayak rental service
Annual art festival & gallery on the Wekiva River offering an up-close look at artists as they work.
4.60 (4.1K reviews) (~162.9 km from centre)
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Lower Hillsborough Wildlife Management Area
Wildlife park
Nature preserve with picnic areas, over 60 mi. of forest trails & a river for canoeing & fishing.
4.60 (3.5K reviews) (~243.43 km from centre)
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Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve
Nature preserve
Historic coastal nature preserve with wetland, salt marsh & hardwood forest habitats.
4.60 (2.6K reviews) (~31.38 km from centre)
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Rotary Park Merritt Island
Park
Spacious community option with covered picnic areas, a playground & a serene nature trail.
4.70 (589 reviews) (~216.82 km from centre)
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Ecopassage Observation Boardwalk
Nature preserve
👍👍 This attraction is located right off of 441, and it is so nice and peaceful! On this particular afternoon while traveling with my husband, my brother in law and big sis we saw a couple of gators and birds. (Please give thumbs up if this review helped you!)
4.80 (313 reviews) (~113.27 km from centre)
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Shingle Creek Regional Park - Steffee Landing
Park
👍👍 I come here a lot. It's a great place to get out and paddle. I usually go during the weekdays where it's not busy at all. The guys at the paddling center are very helpful if you need a rental or if you want to go on a tour. If you bring your own vessel and want to go on your own, the launch is free....
4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~208.47 km from centre)
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