We asked travel writers to share the often-overlooked locations in Florida! With insider tips on must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, and local favorites – you’ll be sure to find your own hidden gem in this sun-soaked state.
Nestled near the famous Key West Sunset Festival in Mallory Square is a treasure trove of historical artifacts – the Mel Fisher’s Maritime Heritage Museum. This unassuming building holds some of the most valuable treasures in the world salvaged from the Atocha shipwreck.
Discover the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Loggerhead Key – Explore the Westernmost Point of the Florida Keys and the Majestic Loggerhead Lighthouse, Once a Sentinel for the World’s Busiest Shipping Lanes and Today a Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts.
Today, Key West is known as a party town without a care in the world, but for 13 days in October 1962, it very easily could’ve been the location of the first shot of the end of the world.
Today, in that small house on Whitehead Street that sold tickets and started an airline is no longer the headquarters of Pan Am. In fact, Pan Am no longer exists. But the First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery is brewing aviation-inspired beers. In addition to their beers, they also serve great food. Something the airline was known for. Drinks flowed freely for passengers who were served lobster dinners while flying to every continent except Antarctica.
Called Florida’s First Magic Kingdom, it was built in the middle of the gilded age as a tourist destination long before the resorts that are here now. You might say it was within these walls that Florida tourism began. Built between 1888 and 1891, it was Florida’s first effort into the resort business.
