Davie: Trails, Nature and History

A hotel stay in Davie can be planned around the interests you want to pursue while you’re there: getting active on trails, observing nature or exploring history. Local highlights range from the Linear Park Trail along the South New River Canal to trails for various activities and parks with nature and archaeology themes. There is also a museum in a historic school building, an educational experience at the Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, and the pavilion at Easter Hill. With so much variety, it makes sense to consider the sites according to their respective themes rather than limiting Davie to a single type of outing.

Trails, Horseback Riding and Outdoor Activities

The Linear Park Trail runs for eight miles from east to west along the north bank of the South New River Canal. Its length, orientation and position along the canal give you concrete reference points for planning your trip.

Davie’s equestrian and recreational trail network offers another option: the paved trails are intended for walking, cycling and rollerblading, while the unpaved trails are for horseback riders and hikers. The surface is directly linked to the activities specified for each trail type. If you want to make a particular kind of physical activity the focus of your stay, you can distinguish between the two trail types accordingly.

Westridge Park has trails for hiking, cycling and horseback riding, as well as several archaeological sites. The park therefore combines trails for several activities with archaeological sites. Robbins Lodge & Preserve comprises 160 acres of pastureland and equestrian trails. The sites can be grouped according to different combinations: Westridge brings together several trail uses and archaeology, while Robbins Lodge & Preserve combines pastureland and horseback riding.

Nature and Wildlife Watching

Tree Tops Park in Davie spans a restored freshwater swamp and offers nature trails and opportunities for wildlife watching.

History and Experiences

The Old Davie School Museum & Event Venue is located in Broward County’s oldest surviving school building, at its original site. Since 1988, the building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building’s age, its original location and its listing give the site a specific historical connection to Davie. Self-guided tours at the Old Davie School Museum may be available, depending on availability; check before your visit to see if they are being offered.

The Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center has a different focus. Children and adults can learn there about archaeology, Native American history and ecology. While the Old Davie School is defined by a single historic building, Long Key focuses on three areas of learning. The sites therefore differ in their emphasis on a specific school building on the one hand and a broader educational offering on the other.

Easter Hill is now home to a pavilion for weddings and Sunday concerts in the park. If attending a concert is important to your stay, check the specific dates in advance.

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