This observation deck and pavilion in Lake Okeechobee Park, just outside of the town of Okeechobee, provides fantastic views over the lake. The name "Okeechobee" comes from two Hitchiti words: "oki" (water) and "chubi" (big), meaning "big water." It's easy to see how it got its name; the lake spans over 730 miles and is Florida's largest freshwater lake.