About the Florida Keys

Below you will find a little synopsis of the Florida Keys and some of our favorite places to visit. If you will like to know more about the keys and it's history, visit the Historical Preservation Society of the Upper Keys, Mile Markers and the Wikipedia search FLorida Keys. See the the following links:

Wikipedia/Florida_Keys
keys History
Mile-Markers

To find out more about events, Florida Keys culture and more check out the Monroe County Tourist Development Council website below:
www.fla-keys.com/

Local Weather

Florida Keys Map


Key Largo is the gate to the Florida Keys. Key Largo provides a myriad of activities for the entire family. Among them are diving, snorkeling, bird watching, backcountry and deep sea fishing, eco-tours, kayaking, sunset cruises, state parks, and much more.

Places to visit:

Key Largo Hammock 
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Dolphins Plus
"African Queen" World Famous Boat
"On Golden Pond" Chris Craft
Everglades National Park (nearby)

Diver Sites:
Guide to Florida Keys Diving
Reef Relief

Spiegel Grove



Tavernier
Nestled between Key Largo and Islamorada, Tavernier has a quaint small town feeling. Relax by the beautiful turquoise waters!

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
Harry Harris County Park



Islamorada Village of Islands is composed of four islands, Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe and Lower Matecumbe. Also known as "THE FISHING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD"  Islamorada is the place for deep sea and backcountry fishing.

Places to visit:

Islamorada Founders Park
Hurricane Monument
Windley Key Fossil State Park
Indian Key Historic Site
Lignumvitae Key
San Pedro Underwater Archeological  Preserve

Theater of the Sea
Robbie's of Islamorada
History of Diving Museum

Fishing Sites:
Fishing Licenses Online
Marine Weather
NOAA


 


Marathon and the Lower Keys

Places to visit:

Museum of Natural History and the Nature Center of Crane Point Hammock
Dolphin Research Center
The Turtle Hospital
Bahia Honda State Park
Key Deer
Sea Camp
Pigeon Key
The Florida Keys Ocean Science Center at Pigeon Key




Key West

"THE SOUTHERNMOST CITY IN THE CONTINENTAL US". 

Places to visit:

The Southern Most Point Bouy
Fort Jefferson/Dry Tortugas
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Flagler Station
Mel Fisher's Maritime Heritage Museum
The Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage
The Audubon House and Tropical Gardens
Sunset Daily Celebration at Mallory Square

Other Links:

Local Newspapers:
Upper Keys Reporter
The Free Press

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