Attractions in Florida Keys
So what brought you to {0} in the first place? And what else? We've pulled together some of the most interesting and nature-friendly attractions throughout the conservation-minded island chain that no visitor to {0} should miss. Plus, they make for some great photo ops. Your friends back home might get jealous.
Just over two miles west of Marathon, nestled beneath what is now called the Old Seven Mile Bridge, lies the historical treasure known as Pigeon Key. In the early 1900s, the five-acre island served as a base camp for workers during construction of the original Seven Mile Bridge, the awe-inspiring centerpiece of Henry Flagler's Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad.
Swimmers, snorkelers, beachgoers and bicyclists freely enjoy the abundant natural resources of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, yet the history of this internationally known gem began with a handful of activists who wanted to preserve the coral reef. It soon became the United States' first undersea park. In 1965, one of the park's most popular underwater attractions was placed: an 8.6-foot-tall, 4,000-pound bronze statue called the Christ of the Abyss, and today is one of the most iconic symbols of the {0}.
Just over two miles west of Marathon, nestled beneath what is now called the Old Seven Mile Bridge, lies the historical treasure known as Pigeon Key. In the early 1900s, the five-acre island served as a base camp for workers during construction of the original Seven Mile Bridge, the awe-inspiring centerpiece of Henry Flagler's Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railroad.
Swimmers, snorkelers, beachgoers and bicyclists freely enjoy the abundant natural resources of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, yet the history of this internationally known gem began with a handful of activists who wanted to preserve the coral reef. It soon became the United States' first undersea park. In 1965, one of the park's most popular underwater attractions was placed: an 8.6-foot-tall, 4,000-pound bronze statue called the Christ of the Abyss, and today is one of the most iconic symbols of the {0}.
Theater of the Sea
84721 Overseas Highway
World's 2nd oldest marine park; dolphins, sea lions, parrots...
John Pennekamp Visitor Center / Museum
P.O. Box 487
Museum complex, aquarium, nature exhibits. Celebrated its 50th anniversary as America's first undersea park in December, 2010...
Jacobs Aquatic Center
320 Laguana Avenue
Jacobs Aquatic Center a great recreation and lap pool, but also accommodates physically challenged visitors with state-of-the-art lifts...
Turtle Hospital
2396 Overseas Highway
Only licensed vet turtle hospital in the world; educational tours...
Dolphin Research Center
58901 Overseas Highway
Meet dolphins and sea lions during educational programs...
Old Seven Mile Bridge
Mile Marker 47, U.S 1
U.S. 1
Historic landmark listed on the National Register, integral part of Henry Flagler Railroad construction...
Pigeon Key
Pigeon Key Foundation
P.O Box 500130
Historical home base for Flagler Railroad workers, listed on the National Register of Historic Sites...
Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys
Mile Marker 50.5 Bayside
5550 Overseas Highway
Discover the Middle Keys' early history...
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