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Key West, Florida for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- Park
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Swimming
John Pennekamp State Park
Key Largo, FL
The nation's first underwater park remains a spectacular place to see the 600 species of brightly colored tropical fish and 50 coral varieties. Because the reefs are several miles offshore...
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- Boutique
Shell World
Key Largo, FL
Nothing will remind you of your Keys visit more than seashells. And while you can (and should) amass your own take-home collection from the shoreline, this is the place...
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- Beach
Robbie's Pier
Islamorada, FL
With most attractions pricey in the Keys, it's great that an activity thrilling to kids of all ages is such a bargain. Simply pay a dollar per person to enter...
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- Resort
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
When the Islander remodeled a few years ago, they left nothing standing but the building walls and the old-fashioned front sign. The remodeled rooms, while still small (if you're...
Day 2
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- Swimming
Theater of the Sea
Islamorada, FL
This marine park hails from 1946, and it looks like it. But kids still get a thrill watching shows featuring a sea lion spanking itself (in addition to the requisite...
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- Park
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
Bahia Honda State Park
Bahia Honda Key, FL
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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- History Museum
Key West Shipwreck Historeum
Key West, FL
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...
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- Resort
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
When the Islander remodeled a few years ago, they left nothing standing but the building walls and the old-fashioned front sign. The remodeled rooms, while still small (if you're...
Day 3
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- History Museum
Key West Lighthouse Museum
Key West, FL
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...
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- American
- Café
- Family Dining
Pepe's Cafe
Key West, FL
Don't be put off by the plain exterior. Tourists and locals alike have flocked to this restaurant since its founding in 1909 for the same reason your kids will love...
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- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Key West, FL
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...
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- Historical Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
- Live Music Venue
Sunset Celebration Mallory Square
Key West, FL
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...
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- Resort
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
When the Islander remodeled a few years ago, they left nothing standing but the building walls and the old-fashioned front sign. The remodeled rooms, while still small (if you're...
Key West, Florida for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- Park
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Swimming
John Pennekamp State Park
Key Largo, FL
The nation's first underwater park remains a spectacular place to see the 600 species of brightly colored tropical fish and 50 coral varieties. Because the reefs are several miles offshore...
-
- Boutique
Shell World
Key Largo, FL
Nothing will remind you of your Keys visit more than seashells. And while you can (and should) amass your own take-home collection from the shoreline, this is the place...
-
- Beach
Robbie's Pier
Islamorada, FL
With most attractions pricey in the Keys, it's great that an activity thrilling to kids of all ages is such a bargain. Simply pay a dollar per person to enter...
-
- Resort
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
When the Islander remodeled a few years ago, they left nothing standing but the building walls and the old-fashioned front sign. The remodeled rooms, while still small (if you're...
Day 2
-
- Swimming
Theater of the Sea
Islamorada, FL
This marine park hails from 1946, and it looks like it. But kids still get a thrill watching shows featuring a sea lion spanking itself (in addition to the requisite...
-
- Park
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking
Bahia Honda State Park
Bahia Honda Key, FL
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...
-
- History Museum
Key West Shipwreck Historeum
Key West, FL
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...
-
- Resort
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
When the Islander remodeled a few years ago, they left nothing standing but the building walls and the old-fashioned front sign. The remodeled rooms, while still small (if you're...
Day 3
-
- History Museum
Key West Lighthouse Museum
Key West, FL
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...
-
- American
- Café
- Family Dining
Pepe's Cafe
Key West, FL
Don't be put off by the plain exterior. Tourists and locals alike have flocked to this restaurant since its founding in 1909 for the same reason your kids will love...
-
- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Key West, FL
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...
-
- Historical Landmark
- Scenic Landmark
- Live Music Venue
Sunset Celebration Mallory Square
Key West, FL
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...
-
- Resort
Islander Resort
Islamorada, FL
When the Islander remodeled a few years ago, they left nothing standing but the building walls and the old-fashioned front sign. The remodeled rooms, while still small (if you're...