Florida Keys attractions, Florida Keys things to do, Florida Keys things to see, Florida Keys entertainment
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African Queen
MM 100
Holiday Inn Docks
Key Largo, FL
MM 100
Holiday Inn Docks
Key Largo, FL
This is the original boat from the movie "The African Queen" starring Humphrey Bogart and
Katherine Hepburn. There is no fee for viewing.
Katherine Hepburn. There is no fee for viewing.
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Bahia Honda State Park
MM 37
Oceanside
Bahia Honda Key, FL
MM 37
Oceanside
Bahia Honda Key, FL
Cited as one of the nation's top 10 beaches. Deep waters close to shore offer outstanding
swimming and snorkeling. Camping and cabins, fishing, nature trails. The park is on 524
acres including one small island offshore on the southwest end of the park. Many plants
and animals in the park are rare and unusual, including marine plant and animal species
of Caribbean origin. Trees in the park include the yellow satinwood, gumbo limbo and
silver palm. There is a nature trail that follows the shore of a tidal lagoon at the far end of
Sandspur Beach. Concession service, marina, snack bar, gift shop, snorkeling tours,
kayak rentals. Admission charged.
swimming and snorkeling. Camping and cabins, fishing, nature trails. The park is on 524
acres including one small island offshore on the southwest end of the park. Many plants
and animals in the park are rare and unusual, including marine plant and animal species
of Caribbean origin. Trees in the park include the yellow satinwood, gumbo limbo and
silver palm. There is a nature trail that follows the shore of a tidal lagoon at the far end of
Sandspur Beach. Concession service, marina, snack bar, gift shop, snorkeling tours,
kayak rentals. Admission charged.
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The Bat Tower
You'll find the tower down a
dirt road, just off the road to
the Sugarloaf Airport, bayside
at MM 17.
You'll find the tower down a
dirt road, just off the road to
the Sugarloaf Airport, bayside
at MM 17.
The Bat Tower is one of the most unique attractions in the Keys. Entrepreneur Richter
Perky, who wished to establish a fishing camp in Sugarloaf Key, built it in 1929. He
erected the Bat Tower as part of a chemical-free plan to thwart pesky mosquitoes on his
property. Unfortunately, Mr. Perkey passed away before he could carry out his innovation
strategy.
Perky, who wished to establish a fishing camp in Sugarloaf Key, built it in 1929. He
erected the Bat Tower as part of a chemical-free plan to thwart pesky mosquitoes on his
property. Unfortunately, Mr. Perkey passed away before he could carry out his innovation
strategy.
The Blue Hole
Big Pine Key
Big Pine Key
The Blue Hole is an abandoned limestone quarry. The rock material removed was used to build many of the original roads on Big Pine Key. Since there is
no inlet or outlet to the Blue Hole, its existence is dependent on rainfall and from salt water which flows through the surrounding limestone. Fish, turtles,
alligators and the occasional wading bird can be found in the Blue Hole. Alligators can often be seen hugging the shoreline, lazily sunning themselves.
Access for the disabled is provided.
no inlet or outlet to the Blue Hole, its existence is dependent on rainfall and from salt water which flows through the surrounding limestone. Fish, turtles,
alligators and the occasional wading bird can be found in the Blue Hole. Alligators can often be seen hugging the shoreline, lazily sunning themselves.
Access for the disabled is provided.
Information obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publication "National Wildlife Refuges", which is available at their information center.
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Dolphin Cove Research &
Education Center
101900 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL
305-451-4060
Education Center
101900 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, FL
305-451-4060
Sister facility to Dolphins Plus. Dolphin Cove has one daily Natural Swim at 9:45 am. and three structured swims daily.
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Dolphin Connection
Hawks Cay Resort MM 61
305-743-7000
www.dolphinconnection.com
Hawks Cay Resort MM 61
305-743-7000
www.dolphinconnection.com
Memorable dolphin encounters
Open to the public
Open to the public
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Dolphin Research Center
MM 59 Bayside
Grassy Key
Marathon, FL
305-289-1121
www.dolphins.org
MM 59 Bayside
Grassy Key
Marathon, FL
305-289-1121
www.dolphins.org
Have you Touched a Dolphin Today?
Dolphin and sea lion demonstrations daily. Get wet in the Dolphin Encounter swim
program and Dolphin Splash wade-in program. Shake flippers dockside.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily
Providing a home for dolphins since 1958
Dolphin and sea lion demonstrations daily. Get wet in the Dolphin Encounter swim
program and Dolphin Splash wade-in program. Shake flippers dockside.
9:00 am - 4:00 pm daily
Providing a home for dolphins since 1958
This giant statue of a bottlenose dolphin is a
replica of Mitzi, who starred in the movie
Flipper. Mitzi died here in 1972, but her
daughter and grandson are still at the center.
replica of Mitzi, who starred in the movie
Flipper. Mitzi died here in 1972, but her
daughter and grandson are still at the center.
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Dolphins Plus Inc
31 Corrine Place
Key Largo, FL
305 451-1993
www.dolphinsplus.com
31 Corrine Place
Key Largo, FL
305 451-1993
www.dolphinsplus.com
Dolphins Plus, Inc operates a marine mammal facility involved in environmental education programs, in-water therapy
with disabled children and the study of inter-species interaction between dolphins and humans.
Swim with Dolphins or Sea Lions
Reservations recommended
with disabled children and the study of inter-species interaction between dolphins and humans.
Swim with Dolphins or Sea Lions
Reservations recommended
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Key Deer
Big Pine Key in the Florida Keys is known for its Key Deer. If you are driving through the Keys, you can not
help noticing that you are approaching the National Key Deer Refuge because the speed limit changes from
45 MPH to 30 MPH at night. This speed limit is strictly enforced by law enforcement. This area is from Mile
Marker 29 to Mile Marker 33. In the Winn Dixie Plaza in Big Pine, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service operates an
information center on the Key Deer and its habitat. (Directions: Go north on Key Deer Blvd. or Wilder Road.
The information center is located across from the Winn Dixie in part of the strip center.)
The shoulder height of Key deer is between 24-32 inches. Does weigh 45 to 65 pounds while bucks weigh
55 to 80. Rutting season activities begin in September, peaking in early October and decreasing gradually
through November and December. Some breeding may occur as late as February. The gestation period is
204 days with fawns born April through June. At birth fawns weigh 2 to 4 pounds. Antlers on mature bucks
are dropped February through March, and re-growth begins almost immediately so that by June, bucks with
2-inch stubs are seen. Antler growth is completed by August, and velvet is rubbed and kicked off in early
September.
They feed on native plants such as red, black and white mangroves, thatch palm berries and over 160 other
species of plants. Key deer can tolerate small amounts of salt water, but fresh water is essential for their
survival. They must also have suitable habitat to ensure their future existence. No records exist documenting
the origin of the deer in the keys. It is believed that the deer migrated to the Keys from the mainland many
thousands of years ago, across a long land bridge. As the Wisconsin Glacier melted, the sea rose dividing
the land bridge into small islands now known as the Florida Keys.
For more information, contact: United States Department of the Interior Florida Keys National Wildlife
Refuges, PO Box 430510, Big Pine Key, Florida 33043-0510
Phone: 305-872-0774Fax: 305-872-2154
Much of this information was obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publication "Facts on the Key Deer", which is
available at their information center.
help noticing that you are approaching the National Key Deer Refuge because the speed limit changes from
45 MPH to 30 MPH at night. This speed limit is strictly enforced by law enforcement. This area is from Mile
Marker 29 to Mile Marker 33. In the Winn Dixie Plaza in Big Pine, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service operates an
information center on the Key Deer and its habitat. (Directions: Go north on Key Deer Blvd. or Wilder Road.
The information center is located across from the Winn Dixie in part of the strip center.)
The shoulder height of Key deer is between 24-32 inches. Does weigh 45 to 65 pounds while bucks weigh
55 to 80. Rutting season activities begin in September, peaking in early October and decreasing gradually
through November and December. Some breeding may occur as late as February. The gestation period is
204 days with fawns born April through June. At birth fawns weigh 2 to 4 pounds. Antlers on mature bucks
are dropped February through March, and re-growth begins almost immediately so that by June, bucks with
2-inch stubs are seen. Antler growth is completed by August, and velvet is rubbed and kicked off in early
September.
They feed on native plants such as red, black and white mangroves, thatch palm berries and over 160 other
species of plants. Key deer can tolerate small amounts of salt water, but fresh water is essential for their
survival. They must also have suitable habitat to ensure their future existence. No records exist documenting
the origin of the deer in the keys. It is believed that the deer migrated to the Keys from the mainland many
thousands of years ago, across a long land bridge. As the Wisconsin Glacier melted, the sea rose dividing
the land bridge into small islands now known as the Florida Keys.
For more information, contact: United States Department of the Interior Florida Keys National Wildlife
Refuges, PO Box 430510, Big Pine Key, Florida 33043-0510
Phone: 305-872-0774Fax: 305-872-2154
Much of this information was obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publication "Facts on the Key Deer", which is
available at their information center.
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Key Largo Princess Glass Bottom Boat
305 451-4655 877-648-8129
Holiday Inn Docks, MM 100
www.keylargoprincess.com
Key Largo, FL
305 451-4655 877-648-8129
Holiday Inn Docks, MM 100
www.keylargoprincess.com
Key Largo, FL
View the beautiful, underwater world of John Pennekamp Coral Reef
State Park on the 75-foot, 149-passenger, spacious, air-conditioned
motor yacht. Cocktails and continuous viewing. Daily cruises.
2 hours cruises 10:00 am 1:00 pm 4:00 pm
Purchase tickets in the gift shop in the Holiday Inn lobby.
State Park on the 75-foot, 149-passenger, spacious, air-conditioned
motor yacht. Cocktails and continuous viewing. Daily cruises.
2 hours cruises 10:00 am 1:00 pm 4:00 pm
Purchase tickets in the gift shop in the Holiday Inn lobby.
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