Four Great Reasons to Visit the Florida Keys

While Orlando may be the centre for most family holidays in Florida, it doesn't mean you shouldn't consider visiting elsewhere in the state. This article takes a look at a few of the great reasons to consider taking one of the many Florida Keys holidays, as your next Florida holiday experience.

Bike riding in the Everglades National Park

The Everglades National Park is a great destination for anyone interested in the region's natural environment. Entering the park from the northern Shark Valley entrance gives visitors access to 15 miles of looped road with an observation tower set half way round, making it ideal for bike rides. The observation tower gives beautiful views out over the Everglades and the chance to spot some of the park's great wildlife, which includes deer, alligators, water birds and even wild pigs.

The Overseas Highway

Known more commonly as Route 1, the Overseas Highway is the marvel of engineering that connects the hundred or so miles of island chains that makes up the Florida Keys. Running from Key Largo all the way out to Key West, the road gives stunning views out over the surrounding ocean. The road is built on the same bridges and tracks that the Florida East Coast Railway was based on, with many of the bridges being converted railway bridges. The keys also have a number of great walks, for anyone who fancies getting out of the car to stretch their legs.

Visit Key West

This island town is best known for being the southernmost town in the United States. Key West has a very traditional American feel to it, with the town's wood panelled, tin roofed conch houses. Highlights in the area include the home of Ernest Hemingway, now converted into a museum, and the fascinating Shipwreck Historeum Museum, which delves into the town's wrecking past. Taking a stroll around the town is a great way to enjoy an afternoon.

BahiaHonda State Park

The final destination on our list is an easy stop if you've already travelled all the way out to Key West, the beautiful Bahia Honda State Park. The park is set on a small island between two of the key's deepest natural channels. The location means the island is a little different to others in the Key, with its sandy beaches and deep surrounding waters making it ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The Park is also well know for the Loggerhead Sea Turtles that visit it throughout the year.

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