Clewiston

The small town of Clewiston, situated on the southwestern side of famed Lake Okeechobee, boasts some of the best freshwater fishing in Florida and offers all kinds of outdoor thrills, from skydiving to airboat tours on Florida’s largest lake.

Its thriving sugar cane industry earned Clewiston the nickname “America’s Sweetest Town,” and the friendly community is home to the annual Clewiston Sugar Festival, a celebration that includes live music, line dancing, food, amusements and children’s activities, antique tractors, and a car show.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Big Cypress Reservation, located in the Florida Everglades 32 miles south of the city of Clewiston, is where visitors can find the Ah-tah-Thi-Ki Museum, learn about the tribe’s history, see Seminole art and crafts, and walk the museum’s mile-long boardwalk through the cypress swamp.

After a full day of adventuring, exploring, and fishing, local eateries like Roland Martin’s Marina Tiki Bar are the perfect place to unwind, and a stay at the restored Historic Clewiston Inn, the Lake Okeechobee area’s oldest hotel, offers a glimpse into the town’s past.

Plan your trip at Discover Hendry County.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Fish or hike at Lake Okeechobee, visit the parks, or go skydiving.

• Fishing and boating
• Hiking and biking trails
• Eco-tours
• Birding and nature
• Parks
• Airborne adventures

WATERWAYS

Explore the area’s iconic waterways.

• Caloosahatchee River
• Lake Okeechobee

FAMILY FUN

Enjoy nature, visit the playgrounds, and go for an airboat ride.

• Sweetest Town Playground
• Sugarland Park
• Airboat tours

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Learn about the area’s history and check out popular events.

• Clewiston Museum
• Arts and culture
• Festivals

DINING

Enjoy a variety of cuisines and live entertainment at Clewiston’s eateries.

• Punto Rojo
• Sunrise Restaurant
• Roland Martin’s Marina Tiki Bar
• More places to eat

SHOPPING

Shop for gifts, souvenirs, and more.

• Seasons 3:1
• Roland Martin’s Marina & Fishing Resort gift shop
• More places to shop

SPORTS

Hit the links and check out the action on the racetrack.

• Clewiston Golf Course
• Hendry County Motorsports Park

PLACES TO STAY

Stay at a historic hotel, tranquil campground, or marina.

• Hotels and motels
• RV parks and campgrounds
• More places to stay