Official VISIT FLORIDA Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 73) 5 Marathon: History, nature and great restaurants make this a favourite destination roughly midway to Key West. Don’t miss Crane Point Hammock Museum and Nature Trails, The Turtle Hospital, Sombrero Beach, Pigeon Key, Seven-Mile Bridge and Keys Fisheries Market restaurant. Places to find paradise in the Florida Keys & Key West Key Largo: This northernmost island welcomes motorists to the Keys. Don’t miss snorkelling or diving at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, exploring the ruins of the Spiegel Grove shipwreck, Shell World, The Fish House, Alabama Jack’s and the original African Queen boat that appeared in the movie The African Queen. 1 Islamorada: The ‘Purple Island’ is surrounded by blue and is a popular destination for those who love the water. Don’t miss Theater of the Sea, the History of Diving Museum, Indian Key Historic State Park, camping at Long Key State Park and the underwater wreck of The Eagle. 2 Southeast & The Florida Keys 3 Big Pine Key: The biggest of all the Florida Keys, it is also one of the most natural and laid-back. Don’t miss: Bahia Honda State Park, National Key Deer Refuge, snorkelling at Looe Key Reef, kayaking and Mangrove Mama’s restaurant on Sugarloaf Key. 4 Key West: The island is famous for its tropical vibes. Most of the attractions centre around Old Town. Don’t miss the Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square, Ernest Hemingway’s house, a day trip to Fort Jefferson, dolphin tours, Sloppy Joe’s bar, breakfast at Blue Heaven and key lime pie at the Blonde Giraffe. 5 For more information on planning your holiday to the Florida Keys & Key West, visit www.fla-keys.com. 73 http://www.fla-keys.com
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