Okeechobee is a small, yet very charming city located in the state of Florida, with a total population of 39.836 residents, according to the 2005 census. Okeechobee was created in 1917 and it was named after the Okeechobee Lake. The name Okeechobee comes from the Native American language, meaning 'big water'. Although very small, Okeechobee has a lot of interesting attractions, that combine the history, culture and civilization of the surrounding area.
Top Attractions Within Okeechobee
First Methodist Episcopal Church Okeechobee is a historic building, erected in 1924. The building is a historic red brick Gothic Revival church located at 200 north west, on 2nd Street, in Okeechobee. The church is a wonderful place to visit, due to its unique architecture, as it represents one of the landmarks in Okeechobee.
The Freedman Raulerson House Okeechobee is a historic building, located at 600 South Parott Avenue. This two story, eight room house was built in 1923 as a family home, by Abraham and Maud Freedman. Here, tourists can also see documents and photographs that contain the history of Okeechobee.
Eaglebay Airboat Rides is a great place in Okeechobee where you will surely have fun alongside your family and friends. You can glide through the wetlands of Florida wildlife tour. The airboat tours start with a leisure idle down a natural canal viewing exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligator in their own natural environment. You will fly like the wind into the swamps experiencing the great feel of an airboat ride traveling up to 45 miles per hour.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park Okeechobee is a wonderful park which lets you experience Florida as it used to be. There are many wide open spaces and long hiking trails, as well as many picnic tables and boating facilities. The State Park also provides camping facilities for the tourists who enjoy outdoor sleeping. There is also the possibility to ride horses and enjoy the scenic views.
