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1. Bahia Honda State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

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4. Dolphins Plus Bayside

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5. Dry Tortugas National Park

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6. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

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7. Florida Keys Eco Discovery Center

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8. Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

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9. Florida Keys Wild Bird Sanctuary and Rehabilitation Center

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10. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

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11. Harry S. Truman Little White House

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12. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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13. Jules Undersea Lodge, Florida Keys

Category: Unique Accommodations
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14. Key West Aquarium

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15. Key West Art and Historical Society (KWAHS)

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16. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

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18. PADDLE! The Florida Keys

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19. Sea Turtle Hospital, Florida Keys

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20. Southernmost Tip of Continental USA

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21. Theater of the Sea

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22. Looe Key (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary)

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23. Captain Tony’s Saloon

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24. Corks and Curds

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The beautiful Florida Keys are a string of idyllic tropical islands off the southern tip of Florida that can easily be accessed by car along the amazing Seven Mile Bridge and the 113-mile Overseas Highway, which runs from Key Largo to Key West.
  • The Keys are a popular vacation destination for honeymooners, birthday trips, and families, offering brilliant sandy beaches, warm tropical waters, great hotels, and an abundance of marine life.
  • In addition to all the marine attractions, there are also many historical locations to visit, where you can learn about the history and culture of the islands.
  • Florida Keys beaches are world-famous for their beauty.

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