The Overseas Highway runs from Key Largo to Key West.
The Florida Keys are a 150 mile long string of 400 islands. Accessible via the Overseas Highway, the Keys are divided into three sections: the Upper Keys, the Middle Keys and the Lower Keys. The Upper Keys are closest to the Florida mainland. The Lower Keys end in Key West, the southernmost point in the United States. The Florida Keys offer many opportunities for exploring by land and by sea.
Instructions
Explore by Car
1. Decide how long you have to visit the Keys. Driving straight through will take about 3.5 hours. Meandering through the Keys is more enjoyable.
2. Stop at the diverse towns and islands that make up the Keys.
3. Explore some of the hiking trails or historical museums that dot the Overseas Highway.
4. Stop to enjoy some of the seafood restaurants along the way.
5. Enjoy the scenery on one of the most scenic drives in America and a winner of one of the highest awards a roadway can have---an "All-American" road.
Explore by Boat
6. Rent a kayak from one of the many kayak outfitters in the Keys.
7. Explore some of the shallow water areas that are prevalent in the Keys.
8. Take an eco-tour by kayak from Islamorada, Key Largo, Marathon or Key West.
9. Visit the Dry Tortugas, undeveloped islands that are the breeding grounds for many birds, by boat or catamaran from Key West.
Explore by Bike
10. Rent a bike in Key West. Navigate the streets more easily than by car. Make use of the many bike racks that are found around the town.
11. Bike the completed 61.5 miles of the Florida Keys Overhead Heritage Trail, which will eventually run from Key Largo to Key West.
12. Ride the Old Seven Mile Bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is accessible only by bike or foot.
Explore by Diving and Snorkling
13. Explore the only living coral reef in the Continental United States.
14. Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo to see the many shallow-water coral reefs. Travel by boat to snorkel or scuba dive, depending on your expertise and interest. Choose a private diving tour or one run by Pennekamp Park.
15. Explore some of the more than 50 dive spots in the Keys to see many species of fish, colorful reefs and numerous shipwrecks.
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