Big Cypress Reservation

The Seminole Tribe of Native Americans based in Florida is a federally recognized Indian Tribe and the only one in the United States that never signed a peace treaty. As one of six Florida Seminole reservations, the tribe's Big Cyprus Reservation covers some 2,200 acres near Clewiston, where a number of attractions are open to the general public.

The most-visited facility at the Big Cypress Reservation is its Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, a full-scale historical and cultural museum that also serves as an educational tool for both tribal members and the non-Seminole community. Another popular feature is the Billie Swamp Safari, which offers swamp buggy rides to see native and exotic animals from around the world. Guests may arrange to spend the night in a Seminole chickee lodge, listen to Indian folklore around the campfire, or just enjoy the day skimming over grass-and-water in an airboat.

Other attractions here include the Big Cypress Rock Mine, the Big Cypress Citrus Grove, and the Junior Cypress Rodeo and Entertainment Complex, which seats some 3,000 people and has modern stables for up to 86 horses. Outdoor music festivals, concerts, and other events are also conducted here.

Overnight visitors are welcome at the Big Cypress RV Resort. Four dining venues are located nearby, including the Swamp Water Café. The Big Cypress Reservation is located along West Boundary Road near Clewiston, Florida 33440.