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Dolphin Research Center
Dolphin Research Center Grassy Key Welcome to the Dolphin Research Center, or DRC for short. The DRC has a total of over 30 years of history in this community, featuring over 90,000 square feet of gorgeous and unique saltwater lagoons set into the shorelines. This entire dolphinarium is considered to be one of the top…
Sombrero Beach
Sombrero Beach Marathon Welcome to Marathon’s Sombrero Beach, the local beach considered to be ‘one of the best-kept beach secrets in the Florida Keys‘ (Visit Florida). This ‘cozy background playground’ is located near Mile Marker 50, off of Overseas Highway. It comprised of 0.7 miles of soft white sand, calm turquoise waters, and coconut palms…
Turtle Hospital: Rescue, Rehab, and Release
Meet Florida’s Amazing Sea Turtles Get ready for a visit that is fun, inspiring, and full of heart. The Turtle Hospital in Marathon is unlike any other place in the Florida Keys. Here, rescued sea turtles receive expert care every day. Then, when they are healthy, many return to the ocean. First, you will learn…
Key West Shipwreck Museum
Key West Shipwreck Museum Key West The Key West Shipwreck Museum combines actors, films, and real artifacts to ‘tell the story of 400 years of shipwreck salvage in the Keys’, providing a truly unique museum experience for locals and guests alike. The museum is located within a re-creation of a 19th-century warehouse built by ‘wrecker…
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Key West Welcome to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, the only fully accredited museum in the Florida Keys. Inside you will find an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th-century shipwrecks like the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, Santa Margarita, and Henrietta Marie (1622 fleet). The museum works to research, interpret, and exhibit…
Climb Into History at Key West Lighthouse
Discover a Historic Island Landmark Get ready to explore one of Key West’s most famous landmarks. The Key West Lighthouse stands tall near the southern edge of Florida. For more than 100 years, this lighthouse helped guide ships through the waters around the island. Today, visitors can step inside and discover its fascinating history. The…
West Martello Tower
West Martello Tower Key West The West Martello Tower, located at Higgs Beach by the White Street Pier, is one of three remaining Civil War-era structures on the island, the other two being Fort Zachary and East Martello Tower. Your group can visit this tower on your own or with a local tour company such…
Smathers Beach
Smathers Beach Key West A favorite of locals and guests alike, Smathers Beach is a must-visit while in Key West. This mile-long strip of beach is located on the south side of the island at Mile Marker 0. It runs along Roosevelt Boulevard and is considered to be the largest public beach in Key West….
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum Welcome to the Hemingway Home and Museum, the gorgeous Key West property where Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote for over 10 years, a period that many consider ‘the most prolific period of the Nobel Prize winner’s writing career’. The home is located at 907 Whitehead Street across from the…
Higgs Beach
Higgs Beach Key West Welcome to Higgs Beach, or more formally, the Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park, ‘one of the most inviting public beach parks in Florida’ (Monroe County). Here at Higgs Beach, your group can enjoy 16.5 acres of gorgeous oceanfront vistas, with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and tropical vegetation as far…
Field Trips for Literature Lovers
If your student group is interested in a literature-themed field trip this year then you most certainly need to take a look at this helpful blog full of great places across the United States with ties to some of literature’s greatest names. Hartford, Connecticut – Harriet Beecher Stowe – Uncle Tom’s Cabin Visit the Harriet…
The 7 Best Beaches in Charleston
Charleston’s historic city vibe gives way to several Atlantic coast delights, barrier island treasures, and beachside bliss opportunities left and right. There are several different beach options within the Charleston area, with a beach to meet every group’s needs, whether you are visiting for family fun in the sun or a secluded romantic getaway. Check…
