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Bahia Honda State Park

Key West, Florida

Good for School-Age Kids

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Most beaches in the Keys are rocky and murky, which is why families go ga-ga over Bahia Honda. Children under 7 will prefer calmer Calusa beach, while older kids...

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Swimming
Snorkeling
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Key West, Florida

Good for Pre-Teens & Teens

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Often crowded, it's still worth it to stop in and visit Papa's famous residence and writer's studio. Literature lovers relish the tour guide's tales of the author's early morning sessions...

History Museum
Historical Landmark

Key West Lighthouse Museum

Key West, Florida

Good for School-Age Kids

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When kids see this piece of Florida history, the first thing they're desperate to ask is, "Can I please, please climb to the top?" The answer is yes, and scaling...

History Museum

Key West Shipwreck Historeum

Key West, Florida

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Although several wrecking museums call the city home (a nod to early Key West's part in salvaging sunken treasure), this place really sets the kids' imaginations on fire. In fact...

History Museum

Sunset Celebration Mallory Square

Key West, Florida

Good for School-Age Kids

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The crowd can be overwhelming during peak vacation weeks, but the festive atmosphere -- ending with the magnificent sunset into the Gulf of Mexico -- makes this a must-see. Vendors sell...

Historical Landmark
Scenic Landmark
Live Music Venue

Tortuga IV Fishing Party Boat

Key West, Florida

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If you've got anglers (or budding ones) in your family, you probably already know that the catches of grouper, snapper and mackerel in Key West are among the best in...