Welcome to Key Largo Attractions
Key Largo and the Florida Keys have a number
of interesting attractions. Key Largo is home to the first undersea park
in the United States. The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park gives a look
into the fascinating world of a living coral reef. In Marathon Key visitors
can interact with one of the smartest mammals on the planet at the Dolphin
Research Center. And for a look at a multitude of interesting points, visitors
can take the Conch Tour Train from coast to coast on Key West. The Florida
Keys fun does not end there, accessible only by boat, the coral reef islands
and stunningly white beaches of the Dry Tortugas wait. Let onlinehotels.com
show you some of our favorite places to stay and to play.
Conch Tour Train
Passing
more than 60 points of interest, the Conch Tour Train, runs from the Atlantic
Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. This 90 minute tour includes a lush, tropical
island and one of America's most unique architectural treasures. Tours
run everyday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Crane Point
Crane
Point sits on 63 acres and is home to the Museum of Natural History, Children's
museum, Adderly Town Historic Site, Marathon Wild Bird Center, an extensive
nature trail system and Wild Willie, the resident iguana. Open Monday
through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dolphin Research Center
Located
on Grassy Key in the heart of the Florida Keys, the Dolphin Research center,
invites guests to spend the day watching dolphins. With several interactive
dolphin and manatee workshops this is an experience you won't soon forget.
We recommend to call ahead to choose the program that most interests you.
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
This
1930's pre-Civil War mansion was once home to Nobel Prize winning author,
Ernest Hemingway. Boasting the first pool in Key West, visitors are welcome
to take a leisurely tour of his Spanish Colonial style mansion and adjoining
gardens. Open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
One
of the most popular stops on the Key West Tour of historic homes, this
hideaway for President Truman during his term of office remains unchanged
with many of the original furnishings. Truman spent 175 days of his presidency
in Key West and made many important decisions at this little White House.
Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society Museum
Treasure
hunter Mel Fisher established the museum after recovering millions of
dollars worth of gold and silver from the ship Nuestra Senora de Atocha,
a 17th century Spanish galleon that sank 45 miles west of Key West. Visitors
can view and even touch some of the riches of Atocha and the Santa Margarita.
Four ships are open for exploration 365 days a year from 9:30 am to 5
pm.
The National Key Deer Refuge
A subspecies
of the Virginia white-tailed deer, the Key Deer sporadically inhabits
a range from Johnson Key to Saddlebunch Keys. The National Key Deer Refuge,
located on No Name Key, encourages wildlife-dependent activities such
as environmental education, wildlife and wetlands observation, and personal
photography. Best seen at dawn and dusk, access is prohibited to protect
wildlife and habitat.
Reflections Nature Tours
A
small nature tour company, Reflections specializes in personalized and
informative tours. Located on Big Pine Key, Reflections is a mobile company
that trailers Kayaks to a variety of tour locations. Custom backcountry
tours, power-boat eco-tours, and customized group tours are available.
Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square
Held
in Mallory Square every evening the Sunset Celebration consists of arts
and crafts exhibitors, street performers, food carts, psychics, and, of
course, the legendary Key West sunset. Mallory Square boasts exciting
attractions, incredible shopping, and the Key West historic sculpture
garden.
Theater of the Sea
Dolphin
and sea lion shows, a guided tour of marine life exhibits, and a bottomless
boat ride lure you into this seventeen acre, lush tropical garden setting.
Theater of the Sea is home to a variety of marine life and non-releasable
birds-of-prey. Special programs include Swim with the Dolphin, Swim with
the Sea lion, Swim with the Rays, and Trainer for a day. Shows are continuous
and the Theater is open 365 days a year from 9:30 am to 4 pm.
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