- The list below includes 12 free or cheap things to do in or near Okeechobee, Florida, including 40 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Fishing, Bowling and Playgrounds.
- From Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park to Lake Okeechobee, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Okeechobee and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Port St. Lucie.
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33104 N.W. 192nd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL
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There's plenty to explore at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, which expands across 54,000 acres of land. Additionally, the park is home to activities like star gazing, hiking, and horseback riding.
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With 730 square miles of lake surface, Lake Okeechobee is a shallow, freshwater lake located in the center of Florida. The lake has a paved path surrounding it that visitors can hike on and enjoy the wetland scenery from.
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The Okeechobee County Sports Complex features a variety of sports fields that host an array of sports leagues for games and practices. The complex also has a large wooden playground structure for kids.
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Visitors can enjoy a stretch of land that extends 30,000 acres along the Kissimmee River to Lake Okeechobee at the Kissimee River Public Use Area. The area can be accessed by boat from several boat ramps along the river.
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Located 10 miles north of Okeechobee, Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation is home to a variety of rescued and endangered species. Arnold's Butterfly Garden is just one of the many must-see habitats.
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Situated on a vast ranch in Okeechobee, Animal Adventures is a rescue organization that 'rehomes' animals. Visitors can enjoy an up close and personal experience with many of these animals as they roam freely around the property.
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1225 NE 42nd Terrace, Okeechobee, FL 34972
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Just 2 miles from Okeechobee City is the Wagon Wheel Horse Farm. Visitors can engage in a number of activities here, including horseback riding, camping, and petting the animals.
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A tour company with an ecological and educational focus, Florida Ranch Adventures is also known as Red Stag Sanctuary Tours. The company leads customizable tours from three to five hours in length, and offers wildlife viewing.
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Located on the scenic Lake Okeechobee, Bobby's Guide Service is a business offering guided tours and trips on the lake. Duck and turkey hunts, gator hunts, and bass fishing trips are among the trip varieties offered.
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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing is a fishing guide service that specializes in bass as well as bluegill and crappies. They have a number of packages from day tips that start at 2 hours to multi-day trips.