Okeechobee

Okeechobee is a city in the Florida Heartland. It is the county seat for Okeechobee County.

By train

 * Amtrak offers daily train service on the Silver Star and Silver Meteor routes.

By plane
Okeechobee County Airport is a small local airport that has flights arrive daily from nearby airports and private planes.

By car
Okeechobee is a regional crossroad of major highways: US-441, US-98, US-70, and US-710.

By car
The best way to see Okeechobee is from a vehicle. There is an Enterprise Rental Center in the city that provides several rental vehicles.

By taxi
There is a few taxi services in the county, however Okeechobee is small and taxis are typically only available on call.

By bus
There are no bus routes.

See
Agriculture is Okeechobee's main commodity and heritage. There are several local rodeos and two large PRCA-rated rodeos a year. Okeechobee is one of the largest producers of cattle in the state of Florida, with a history in "cracker cowboying."



Do
Despite Okeechobee being a small town, there are many fun activities; one of them is the Seminole Casino at the nearby Brighton Seminole Indian Reservation.

Go next

 * Southeast to Indiantown
 * East to Florida's Treasure Coast