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History is a big part of Indian Key, which features artifacts and interpretive aids that examine everything from the prehistoric Indians of the area to building foundations that date back to the 1830s. Just over 10 acres in size, this park is located near Islamorada, FL.
Address: P.O. Box 1052 Islamorada FL USA 33036
 1 305 664-2540
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History and modern recreation come together at Long Key State Park, located in the Florida Keys at Mile Marker 67.5. Open from 8am through sunset every day of the year.
Address: P.O. Box 776 Long Key FL USA 33001
1 305 664-4815
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Visitors to Audobon House & Tropical Gardens can tour both the house, decorated in antique furnishings, and the gardens. Twenty-eight first editions of James John Audobon's works are in the house. Audio tours in English and Spanish are available.
Address: 205 Whitehead Street Key West FL USA 33040
 Send an Email (2) 1 305 294-2116
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Theater of the Sea has been open to entertain guests since 1946. Several entertaining and educational shows are included in the admission fee. Visitors can also participate in many special programs such as swimming with dolphins, sea lions or rays. Adventure and snorkel cruises can also be arranged through Theater of the Sea.
Address: 84721 Overseas Highway Islamorada FL USA 33036
Send an Email 1 305 664-2431
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Daily tours of Fort Zachary Taylor are available, and show visitors how life was lived in the mid-1800s. Snorkelling off the coast will reveal live coral and a variety of sea life, and the sunsets over the Atlantic are legendary.
Address: . Key West FL USA 33041
1 305 292-6713
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Located in a five-acre natural lagoon, Dolphin Cove offers an in-water orientation with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, there are also guided kayak and trips in the Florida Bay backcountry, nighttime crocodile tour, scuba instruction, eco tours and private charters.
Address: Mile Marker 101.9 Bay SIde, Key Largo FL 33037
Send an Email (9) 1 305 451-4060
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Seventy miles west of Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park offers tropical islands and coral reefs. Along with the natural beauty and wildlife attractions, the park presents Fort Jefferson, the largest American coastal fort of the 19th century.
Address: . Key West FL USA 33040
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The Dolphin Research Center is a non-profit reasearch center dedicated to teaching, learning, caring and educating about marine mamals the and the marine environment. The Center houses a family of dolphins and california sea lions. Get up close and personal with a dolphin in the " Be Touched by a Dolphin Program."
1 305 289-0002
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Snorkeling and scuba diving are two of the more popular activities at this park. Divers have the opportunity to swim amongst the ruins of a Spanish treasure ship, seven replica cannons and an information plaque explaining the signifigance of the area.
Address: P.O. Box 1052 Islamorada FL USA 33036
1 305 664-2540
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
A 30, 000 gallon above-ground tank highlighting sea life is just one of the attractions for visitors of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. There are numerous scuba and snorkelling attractions, and glass bottom boat tours are available. Equipment rental is also provided.
Address: MM 102.5 U.S. Highway 1 - Oceanside Key Largo FL
1 305 451-6322
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Hundreds of tiny Key Deer roam free in the National Key Deer Refuge. Visitors can observe and photograph the deer from various trails throughout the park. Environmental education is also provided to guests.
Address: P.O. Box 430510 Big Pine Key FL 33043-0510
Send an Email (1) 1 305 872-2239
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Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary
Five nautical miles south of Big Pine Key, Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary has many underwater diving and snorkelling attractions, including the remains of the 1744 shipwreck, H.M.S. Looe. 7000 years of coral growth is visible to visitors.
Address: Looe Key Big Pine Key FL
1 305 292-0311
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This remote island park offer visitors a wealth of plant species that are rare and found nowhere else in Florida. History is also present here in the Matheson House, a 1919 dwelling that invites guests to imagine life at the turn of the twentieth century.
Address: P.O. Box 1052 Islamorada FL USA 33036
1 305 664-2540
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Located in the historic district of Key West is this mini rain forest. Open daily, there is a small admission to tour the garden.
Address: 1 Free School Lane Key West FL US 33040
Send an Email 1 305 294-0015
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Bahia Honda is situated on the Overseas Highway in Big Pine Key, FL. Part of what attracts visitors to this park are the cabins for rent and the Bahia Honda Junior Ranger program, which educates youngsters to the importance of the Florida wilds.
Address: 36850 Overseas Highway Big Pine Key FL USA 33043
1 305 872-2353
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Sick and injured wild birds are nursed back to health at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center. Visitors can take self-guided tours through the grounds to see the recovering Keys birds, including pelicans, ospreys, and spoonbills.
Address: 93600 Overseas Highway Tavernier FL USA 33070
Send an Email 1 305 852-4486
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Guided nature walks of this park are offered Thursday and Sunday mornings at 10am. Back country trails allow visitors to explore this unique park on their own.
Address: 100 Monroe County Road 905 Key largo FL USA 33037
1 305 451-1202
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This park is known for its quarries, and is popular with geologists and nature lovers alike. Numerous fossils have been uncovered over the years, and they are available for visitors to see along the trail system in the park.
Address: P.O. Box 1052 Islamorada FL USA 33036
1 305 664-2540
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