Fort Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas
Dry Tortugas - 70 miles (112.9km) west of Key West
The Dry Tortugas feature camping, fishing, birdwatching, snorkeling and swimming. Daily tours of the Fort are available all year. The Dry Tortugas are located three hours from Key West. Ferry service is provided by Sunny Days Catamarans and Yankee Freedom II - Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry. The Dry Tortugas can also be reached by seaplane, Seaplanes of Key West. Camping costs $3.00 per person.
Telephone number: 1-305 242-7700

Smathers Beach
Located on the south side ot Key West on S Roosevelt Blvd. Smathers Beach offers free parking, A seasde bazaar and some of the best snorkeling on any beach, anywhere. Hobiecats, JetSkis, Kayaks and Windsurfers are available for rental.

Fort Zachary Taylor
A perfect example of the wealth of history Florida has to offer, this fortress was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. Two years later the fort was designated a National Historic Landmark. Used during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War the Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic site spans a total of 87 acres. Guided tours are available daily. Recreational activities include a beach area bordering the Atlantic Ocean that gives park visitors an excellent place for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. The main ship channel is ideal for fishing and provides a variety of saltwater fish.
Telephone number: (305) 292-6713