Nike Missile Site Tour (Royal Palm)
Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called "Alpha Battery" or "HM69".
- When
Monday, December 21, 2026
2–3:30 PM
Next dates
- Mon, Dec 21 · 2–3:30 PM
- Tue, Dec 22 · 2–3:30 PM
- Wed, Dec 23 · 2–3:30 PM
- Thu, Dec 24 · 2–3:30 PM
- Fri, Dec 25 · 2–3:30 PM
- Sat, Dec 26 · 2–3:30 PM
- Sun, Dec 27 · 2–3:30 PM
- Mon, Dec 28 · 2–3:30 PM
- Where
Royal Palm Visitor Center, Everglades National Park
State Rd 9336, Homestead, FL 33034
Homestead
- Price
Free with paid park entrance fee.

Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called "Alpha Battery" or "HM69". Step into the Cold War for a tour of the historic Nike Missile Site, HM69. See an actual missile and many of the original support buildings. Guided tours begin at the Daniel Beard Center and are conducted most afternoons between December and March. Accessible, 0.7 miles walking, 1.5 hours total duration.
Sources
Details come from these listings. Check with the organizer before you go.
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(Royal Palm) - Nike Missile Site Tour - Grand Reopening for the season
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