Some of the most Interesting and most Odd Sights to See on Key West Tours

Some of the most Interesting and most Odd Sights to See on Key West Tours

The very mention of Key West tours brings to mind vivid pictures of the fun and excitement you can have on

this long chain of islands (keys). Thanks to the awesome weather (it’s warm and there’s never been a frost

season), visitors from all over the US love to take a vacation here. The warm weather means warm water which

is great for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

In fact those beautiful, crystal clear, aquamarine waters are absolutely irresistible. They seem to stretch out for

miles and miles. Some of the most attractive marine life live here. There are 4 different species of turtles that

live and breed here. 2 species of dolphin can be spotted swimming in large groups and playing around the

visitors’ boats. Manatees are not uncommon, though seeing a mother and calf grazing on the sea grass at the

bottom, is a very special sight.

Here are some sensational places to visit on any of your Key West tours:

Islamorada

Located in the middle keys, Islamorada is fondly called the fishing capital of the world. Some of the world’s

best fishing spots are located here. Anglers from all over come here to contest in the annual fishing

competitions. The culture of fishing here started with the US novelist Zane Grey who stayed in a small fishing

hut out here. Today even US presidents come here to contest in the fishing competitions.

The world “Islamorada” is a Spanish word meaning purple isle. In the 1800s the seashores around Islamorada

where home to a type of fluorescent algae that gave of a purple hue at night. It’s rare to see any of that

fluorescent stuff these days, but the name has stayed on.

Islamorada suffered a direct hit by the infamous Labour Day hurricane of 1935 which destroyed the railway

bridge that was in existence back then. Today the spot is marked by a memorial and the ashes of the 300

persons who died in that hurricane. The 65-foot by 20-foot art deco–style Hurricane Monument,

commemorating veterans and locals who died during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Is a popular sight-

seeing spot

If you love dolphins, you will love Islamorada. This place is home to the world famous “Theater of the Sea” a

water park that has the world’s most famous dolphin shows.

Indian Key

From Islamorada you can kayak out to the historic Indian Key State Park. You can hire a Kayak from Robbie’s

marina and paddle out past the pier, under the bridge and out towards Indian Key. It’s just a short 30 minute

paddle.

Before the Seminole Indian wars there were two stores at Indian Key and quite a successfully community that

seemed to give Key West a lot of competition. The island had a deep harbor and so the wrecking captains and

Indians who lived here were regular customers of the stores.

During the Seminole Indian wars the island was attacked by the Indians and everything was burned to the

ground. The remains of that settlement are still visible today and perhaps that is why the area is now designated

a State Park.

There are many interesting sight-seeing spots that you can visit on your Key West tours. If you need the support

of a knowledgeable and affable travel manager, call us.

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