The Florida Keys consists of a string of tropical islands stretching 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida. Marking the southernmost continental point in the United States, Key West. Renowned for its outdoor activities.
More than 100 years ago, in 1903 a plumber with a love of gardening purchased four acres of land with a sunken freshwater lake. The lake was the result of an old sinkhole. With that purchase, he began one of Florida’s oldest roadside attractions.
Few places on U.S. soil will give you that Caribbean feeling like the Florida Keys. Driving across the first causeway to Key Largo leaves one world behind while you “dive” into another.
Keeping caffeinated for adventures is always a priority. Searching out the local coffee roasters and brewers in an area allows you to dive into local flavors and cultures.
Only in Key West could a real treasure hunter sit in a motel room-turned-bar, tended by an actual gun running pirate smuggler, while charting his search for a lost Spanish treasure ship. All the while listening to one of the most influential musicians to ever sing about the Caribbean.
Today, the Victory ship American Victory serves as a museum. Also, as a memorial to the men and women who served during both war and peace. Carrying ammunition and military equipment to theaters of war to aid in the victory. Bringing our brave service members back home afterward. And humanitarian supplies to war-torn continents, this ship has many stories to tell. Take the time to visit. Listen to her stories, before they are forgotten.
