Upper Keys
- Key Largo: John Pennekamp State Park~ is a beautiful way to spend the day, especially if you're into wildlife and/or snorkeling. Some of the best underwater views can be found here!
- Islamorada:(Mile Marker 82 The Cheeca Lodge. It's gorgeous and is great to stop and check out, even just for lunch.
- Islamorada: Pierre's is nice. They also do a really fun Full Moon party every month if you'll be there for that.
- Islamorada: The Island Grill is a pretty cool place to stop for lunch or dinner, . We always get the spicy tuna roll--so good.
- Islamorada: You can stop at Robbie's and feed the gigantic tarpon, or book a fishing charter.
- Islamorada: MM 84.5~You can swim with the dolphins at the Theater of the Sea.
- Islamorada:(Mile Marker 82 The Cheeca Lodge. It's gorgeous and is great to stop and check out, even just for lunch.
- Islamorada: Pierre's is nice. They also do a really fun Full Moon party every month if you'll be there for that.
- Islamorada: The Island Grill is a pretty cool place to stop for lunch or dinner, . We always get the spicy tuna roll--so good.
- Islamorada: You can stop at Robbie's and feed the gigantic tarpon, or book a fishing charter.
- Islamorada: MM 84.5~You can swim with the dolphins at the Theater of the Sea.
- Islamorada: Holiday Isle is a popular place to rent jet skis, boats, and do some souvenir shopping. It's also home to Tiki Bar, which is pretty famous in South Florida. Tiki Bar is past its prime in my opinion, but it's still fun to check out. It's one of the iconic Keys locations.
- Islamorada: Lorelei's is a great place to watch the sunset and listen to good live music.
- Islamorada: Lazy Days is a really popular restaurant, if you like escargot, it's fantastic here.
Seven Mile Bridge
Middle Keys
- Hawk's Cay is awesome. It's great for the kids as well--very family friendly.
- The Dolphin Research Center is located at MM 59, you can also have a dolphin encounter here
- The world famous 7-mile bridge begins at MM 47 and ends at MM 40
Lower Keys
- If you want a luxurious, truly upscale experience, Little Palm Island is pretty incredible. You will have to take a 4 mile ferry ride to LPI from Little Torch Key. The ferry usually leaves the mainland on the bottom of each hour. You can eat in their dining room, but can't walk the island unless you're a registered guest. The indigenous Key Deer that roam that island are really special and have been known to just come up to tables as you're eating. Very cool experience.
- If you want a luxurious, truly upscale experience, Little Palm Island is pretty incredible. You will have to take a 4 mile ferry ride to LPI from Little Torch Key. The ferry usually leaves the mainland on the bottom of each hour. You can eat in their dining room, but can't walk the island unless you're a registered guest. The indigenous Key Deer that roam that island are really special and have been known to just come up to tables as you're eating. Very cool experience.
- The National Key Deer Refuge is a must if you're an animal lover. The sweet, pint-size deer will come right up to you, it's amazing.
Key West
- Our favorite hotel in Key West is the Casa Marina. It's not on the Duval side, but it does have a little bit of a beach (a rarity in The Keys). We got engaged here.
- On the Duval side, right in Mallory Square is the Westin, we also had a nice stay there.
- The Hemingway Home is really cool to check out.
- On the Duval side, right in Mallory Square is the Westin, we also had a nice stay there.
- The Hemingway Home is really cool to check out.
It's very common to see cats and roosters just roaming around the streets of Key West
a random rooster hanging out in a Key West parking lot
- You can also take a cruise or daytrip to the Dry Tortugas, by seaplane or ferry.
- As far as restaurants, we like Bagatelle, nine one five, Meson de Pepe in Mallory Square for good Cuban and mojitos, and Blue Heaven for breakfast.
- The Sunset Celebration in Mallory Square is a quintessential Key West activity and is really fun, it happens every night right before sunset-a lot of characters come out for that.
- Our favorite bar is Irish Kevin's, we also like Sloppy Joe's and Hog's Breath. Rick's is fun if you want to dance.
- Make sure you stop at the Southernmost point in the USA and get your picture taken!
me and my husband at the Southernmost point
Have fun!!
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