Overview
Moore Haven is a city in the Florida Heartland. It is the county seat for Glades County.
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Best things about Moore Haven
Glades County Courthouse
Built in 1928, it survived the Okeechobee Hurricane the same year. The high water mark is still barely visible below the second story.
Gatorama
One of Florida's oldest roadside attractions. Gatorama is basically an alligator farm with a visitor center. The gator zoo exhibits alligator and crocodile species and a few other animals. Visitors are treated with a sho…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 61°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Sep. (climate data from nearby South Florida)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RSW Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PGD Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda — 55 mi away. Directions
US 27 goes right through the city.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Glades County Courthouse
- Afternoon Gatorama
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
US 27 goes right through the city.
See
The Moore Haven Downtown Historic District includes the Lone Cypress, and the Moore Haven Residential Historic District contains a number of simple old homes that survived or were built after the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 and the 1928 Hurricane.
See Glades County Courthouse
Built in 1928, it survived the Okeechobee Hurricane the same year. The high water mark is still barely visible below the second story.
See Gatorama
One of Florida's oldest roadside attractions. Gatorama is basically an alligator farm with a visitor center. The gator zoo exhibits alligator and crocodile species and a few other animals. Visitors are treated with a short gator wrestling show, can hold an alligator and will be shown feeding the animals. Personnel will ask any question regarding alligator breeding with in-depth knowledge. The giftshop sells gator-related souvenirs and gator products like alligator leather purses and alligator meat (frozen) from own harvest.
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