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Explore the amazing things to do in Key Largo with Our Crews Favorites!
Florida Keys: Places We Love, Things To Do & Recommendation
Featured Places
Our Top Picks!
Our Favorite Things
Upper Keys
Attractions
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park – Key Largo
Once slated to become a condominium development, this park contains one of the largest tracts of West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the United States.The park is home to 84 protected species of plants and animals, including wild cotton, mahogany mistletoe and the American crocodile.
Kingdom Escape Games – Key Largo
The most fun you will have indoors in Key Largo! Escape rooms are fun for everyone! From 5-99, every player will have a way to contribute. Work together to find the clues, solve the puzzles, and unravel the mysteries within the immersive world at the Kingdom. Gather your friends, families, loved ones, and co-workers and come visit the castle for your next adventure! Escape rooms are perfect for date nights too!
Paddle the Florida Keys – Tavernier
Paddle the Florida Keys has everything you need to start your adventure today! From inflatable to hard boards, they have a variety of paddle boards and paddles to fit every desire, from casual cruiser to yoga/fitness enthusiast to epic racer. Offsite paddleboard deliveries and eco-tours offered!
Rain Barrel Village – Islamorada (Giant Lobster Statue!)
For over 40 years, Rain Barrel Village has been a top Florida Keys destination for both tourists and locals alike. The Rain Barrel’s open-air complex is a tropical garden oasis lined with a collection of specialty shops, galleries and boutiques offering a variety of local art, handmade crafts, custom jewelry, fashionable resort wear, and unique souvenirs. Take a picture with Betsy the Lobster, stroll through our tropical gardens, talk to our artists and grab a bite at one of our eateries—there is something for everyone at Rain Barrel Village. Come spend the day with us!
History of Diving Museum – Islamorada (Unique Museum for all!)
The Story of the Quest to Explore Under the Sea. The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation, education and exhibition of the History of Diving, with emphasis on the contributions of South Florida and The Florida Keys.
Otherside Boardsports – Islamorada (Hidden Gem shopping)
Otherside Boardsports, in sunny Islamorada Florida, is a unique company with a specialty in water sports. Our storefront serves primarily as a retail source and demo center with a family-oriented atmosphere. Staffed by our highly knowledgeable team, we know the business of kiteboarding, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and skating, stand-up paddleboarding and water apparel.
Robbie’s – Islamorada
Robbie’s Marina of Islamorada, home of the world-famous tarpon feeding! You can discover the exciting things to do in the Florida Keys during your stop at Robbie’s.Whether you want to hand-feed massive tarpon, seek some thrills with their water sports, or stock up on handcrafted souvenirs at their fun, local shops, they’ve got something for everyone at Robbie’s. Gorge on fresh, delicious seafood and sip one of their signature cocktails, local draft beer, or their famous loaded Trailer Trash Bloody Mary on the waterfront deck and enjoy the show of the tarpon feeding frenzy!
Eat & Drink
Buzzards Roost – Key Largo (walking distance to us!)
Join us for Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch Or Refreshing Cocktails at mile marker 106.5 in Key Largo! Come and dine at our waterfront location, where we offer the best of steaks, seafood, homemade desserts, a great wine selection and a full service bar.
Hobo’s Cafe – Key Largo (Excellent Seafood & all around great menu)
We serve the freshest local seafood found in our waters, offering a true seafood restaurant experience in Key Largo, Florida. One of the staples of the Florida Keys restaurant industry, we have continued to serve our loyal patrons over the decades, and National Geographic has named us one of the most authentic Keys eateries.
Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen – Key Largo (Key Lime Freeze!!)
We have been a local’s favorite for years and we have grown to be famous world wide, bringing many people back year after year. Our goal is to continue to serve award winning food with fantastic service in a classic FL Keys atmosphere and keep you coming back for more. We hope to see you again real soon so bring back all your friends! When deciding where to eat please remember us, the longest running restaurant in Key Largo, Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen. Thank You for supporting us and our crew!
Florida Keys Brewery – Islamorada (Beer Garden & Taco Truck)
FKBC is the Upper Keys first microbrewery, located in the Morada Way Arts and Cultural District. They always have a great selection of our favorite beers, as well as a rotating list of seasonal and barrel aged beers, on draft. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy. Take a tour of the brewery, enjoy a flight of our beers, check out all the artwork, play some games, or just relax and listen to some music. Every third Thursday of the month 6pm-8pm is Art Walk: local farmers market.
Middle Keys
Attractions
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters – Marathon
At Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters it is easier than ever to interact with marine species of all shapes in sizes in environments that closely mimic those found naturally in the Florida Keys. Their primary attractions revolve around their unique Aquarium Encounters. Their hands-on encounters immerse their visitors in the heart of the action and allow them to get up close and personal with 50+ species of tropical fish, rays, and sharks!
The Turtle Hospital – Marathon (Rescue & Rehab Center for Turtles!)
Guests are invited to take a guided educational tour of the hospital facilities and the sea turtle rehabilitation area. This educational experience lasts approximately 90 minutes and provides a presentation on sea turtles as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital facilities and rehabilitation area. At the end of each program guests are invited to feed the permanent residents.
Lower Keys
Attractions
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory – Key West
Located at the southernmost end of Duval Street, the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is one of the island’s most popular family-friendly attractions. It’s home to more than 60 species of butterflies and 20 species of exotic birds. A visit to the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory is divided between the climate-controlled conservatory where the butterflies flutter freely, the learning center, an art gallery and a gift shop.
Eat & Drink
Conch Republic Seafood Company – Key West
Enjoy fresh dock-to-dish dining in the building formerly known as the Singleton Fish House and Ice Plant. For many years, local shrimpers unloaded, processed, and shipped thousands of pounds of Key West Pink Shrimp from this location. Look around you and you’ll see the original concrete floor, grates, salvaged wood and the Singleton logo sign right above our stage.
Enjoy Your Trip!
We hope you have a fantastic time in the Florida Keys and that you can make the most of your time in this beautiful area! We hope to see you again soon!