Things To Do in The Florida Keys

Vacations to the Florida Keys is a popular choice with over 1700 islands and a population just below 100,000. This archipelago stretches out to the south and west over a distance of 110 miles. However, Highway 1 splits the Florida Keys right down the middle. As a result, many towns were born. Some of the most known are Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key, Key Largo and Key West.

Outdoor Activities in the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys has a lot to offer. There are so many things to do in Florida Keys if you are interested in fishing, water sports or camping. This is the main reason it gets so many tourists every year. You may want to visit one of the numerous state parks and reserves to fulfill your outdoor needs. There are ten state parks and practically all of them make it possible for you to camp, get a tour accompanied by a guide and practice some water sports. One of the state parks has even a genuine three-hundred-year old Spanish sunken galleon for you to see. If you are not inclined to camping in a state park, wherever you go on vacations to the Florida Keys you will be able to fish and practice some kind of water sport. Among the most popular water sports you have snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing and kayaking. Follow the link below to get more ideas about Florida outdoor activities.

Festivities in the Florida Keys

This US archipelago is not only celebrated for its outdoor activities, but also for its Fantasy Fest held each October and which lasts for ten days. This carnival-like festival has a particular flavor in the city of Key West. There are numerous joyous diversions and happenings across the Florida Keys year-round. For instance, if you visit Key West during the month of August, you will be able to participate in the annual lobster festival which marks the opening of lobster season. During this period, Key West's Town Square is crowded with people and here you will be able to take part in numerous celebrations and eat plenty of lobster.

Arts & Museums

If you like museums, you will be well served on your Florida Keys vacations. Some of the most interesting museums are situated in Key West, Marathon and Key Largo. You can visit the Hemingway House Museum in Key West and while you are there, you might as well visit Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum the same day. And then you have Crane Point Museum which is located in Marathon. Key Largo also has an attraction worth seeing - the steamship "African Queen" - which was used in the movie with the same name and featuring Humphrey Bogart. This boat still goes out at sea and you can charter it if you like.

Art lovers will also find interest in things to do in the Florida Keys with its innumerable art galleries, antique shops and theaters throughout the archipelago. No matter where you are on your Florida Keys vacations, you are sure to find some kind of popular show or theatre production to entertain yourself and make your stay even more memorable.

Aquariums

Visiting aquariums also seems to be on top of the list of things to do in the Florida Keys for many visitors. You don't have to go out to sea to get acquainted with the local aquatic fauna, just pay a visit to one of the prominent aquariums of the region. There are two well-known aquariums where you can actually have close encounters with dolphins. Once such aquarium is located in Islamorada and is called the Theater by the Sea. Here you can go swimming alongside the dolphins and other aquatic animals. The other aquarium is Dolphin Cove in Key Largo, and as the name suggests you will also meet plenty of dolphins.

On the whole, as you have seen, Florida Keys vacations offer many attractions. As a matter of fact, if nothing of the above things to do in the Florida Keys you perhaps you might enjoy the fine dinning, cafés and bars which abound throughout Florida Keys. Whatever your tastes, if you decide to make Florida Keys your destination for you next vacation, you will be sure to enjoy yourself.

Check out also the resources below to get more information about things to do in the Florida Keys and the many Florida Keys attractions offered:

• Florida Keys Map and Florida Keys Info
• Vacation Rentals Florida Keys and Private Homes with Pools Florida Keys

 

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