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ROE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE FLORIDA KEYS & KEY WEST
Plan for These Family Favourites
THE FLORIDA KEYS WAY BY PAUL KNOWLES
Summertime is the ideal time to visit
tours of the Everglades, one of the world’s
tours, and room to play), and Blue Hole. The Florida Keys, a perfect family
most fascinating ecosystems.
Highly rated eateries include No Name Pub on Big Pine, and the Hogfish Bar & Grill on destination, with countless outdoor
WHAT’S THE CATCH?
Stock Island.
adventures—on land and on the water.
Islamorada’s marinas are a launch-point for
These islands are linked by the 195-kilo-
family fun, whatever your choice of water
A WELCOME FOR ALL
metre Overseas Highway that crosses 42
sport. No wonder it’s dubbed “the Sport
As Key West sizzles with nightlife, so do the bridges. You’ll discover wide-open spaces
Fishing Capital of the World” with marinas
daily activities. There are plenty of restau- with plenty of possibilities for family
everywhere. You can explore the Morada Way
rants and family-oriented attractions like a adventure, and unlimited opportunities to
Arts and Cultural District, and the History of
butterfly conservatory, aquarium, and the explore nature and enjoy eco-adventures.
Diving Museum, while kids will be thrilled
many historic homes and museums that can Wherever you are along this island chain,
by the aquatic shows at Theater of the Sea.
fill hours of sightseeing, getting kids off the you’re near the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf
screen. The Conch Tour Train introduces of Mexico, so daytime temperatures are
DO DOLPHINS SHAKE HANDS?
you to Key West’s history, unique architec- almost always in the low 30s Celsius.
In Marathon, you can walk, bike and fish on
ture, and highlights such as Hemingway the reopened old Seven Mile Bridge. Fami-
House, the Southernmost Point buoy, and DIVE RIGHT IN
lies also flock here to shake flippers or swim
the Martello Tower. Seagoing adventures The most northern key, Key Largo is “the
with dolphins at the highly reputed Dolphin
include sunset sails or a day voyage to the Dive Capital of the World,” with unparal-
Research Center. You’ll meet aquatic friends
Dry Tortugas. Every evening, visitors of all leled snorkelling and scuba at John
at Aquarium Encounters, or the Turtle Hos-
ages gather at Mallory Square to enjoy Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. With
pital. Visit the Adderley House, and the
buskers and celebrate the sunset. DS options for all ages, Key Largo has ample
Crane Point Museum and Nature Trails. Sun
and sand fans enjoy the many beaches,
SWEET SYMBOL
TRAVEL PLANNER including Sombrero Beach.
From high-end restaurants to water- front fish shacks, dining opportunities are endless. Your family can enjoy fresh seafood, Caribbean cuisine, and Key Lime Pie—a sweet delight that is the perfect symbol of The Florida Keys.
UP CLOSE WITH NATURE
Campers and RVers love Big Pine and the Lower Keys, home to the diminutive key deer, the coral reefs of Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, Bahia Honda State Park (a great family destination with beaches, reef
For more travel information on The Florida Keys, please visit fla-keys.com
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