Situated 45 minutes west of Port St. Lucie in East Central Florida, Okeechobee is an angler’s dream destination that offers plenty of excitement, from adventures on and around Florida’s largest and most famous lake to rodeos to casino gaming to motocross.
Scenic Lake Okeechobee, which spans 730 square miles, draws anglers and boaters from all over the world with its populations of largemouth bass, Black crappy, and catfish. Okeechobee is also a popular lake for family-friendly airboat tours, and the 110-mile Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail that encircles the lake is a bucket-list spot for many Florida hikers and cyclists.
Mountain bikers won’t want to miss riding the Grassy Island Mountain Bike Trail, and for astronomers and night-sky enthusiasts, it doesn’t get much better than Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, the first Florida park recognized as a Dark Sky Park. Here, visitors can RV or tent camp, spot endangered wildlife, bike, hike, and go for guided prairie buggy tours.
More excitement can be found at the 27,000-square-foot Seminole Casino - Brighton, rodeo events including Okeechobee Cowtown Rodeo and the Pete Clemons Labor Day Weekend Rodeo, and at local clay and sport shooting facilities. In town, visitors will find a variety of shops and restaurants, including the popular Lightsey’s Seafood Restaurant and Mabel’s Place Southern Cooking.
Plan your trip to Okeechobee County FL and the city of Okeechobee.
FAMILY FUN
Experience the excitement of an airboat ride, visit the parks and playgrounds, and go horseback riding.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Catch a live performance, see local art, and visit historic sites to learn about the area’s history.
WATERWAYS
Fish and boat on Florida’s largest lake.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Explore the parks, fish the lake, and hike and bike the trails.
BEACHES
Okeechobee is about an hour’s drive from several Atlantic Beaches.
ACCESSIBILITY
Visit the area’s accessible parks.
DINING
Have a hearty, Southern-style meal at a favorite family-friendly restaurant or sit down to a plate of fresh seafood.
SHOPPING
Find treasures and fresh produce in the shops of Okeechobee.
SPORTS
Check out Okeechobee’s motocross scene.
PLACES TO STAY
Book a stay at a hotel, vacation rental, or campground.
