6 travel guides to offbeat landmarks and hidden gems through the Florida Keys
Travelers in the Florida Keys will find a mix of quirky landmarks and hidden gems. Notable attractions along the Overseas Highway include a giant buoy at the Southernmost Point, Betsy the Lobster, the Turtle Hospital and the Key deer refuge. Other spots offer pristine natural experiences away from the typical tourist trail.
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No. 1: Giant lobster? Dog-like deer? You can see these quirky landmarks in the Florida Keys
Here are some must-see landmarks | Published February 6, 2024 | Read Full Story
No. 2: These 7 hidden spots in the Florida Keys lure travelers off the road. How to find them
Some of the spots are known — but others could be considered secret gems, tucked along the the 120-mile archipelago. | Published February 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Emma Janssen
No. 3: Making a quick getaway to Key West? Here are some must-see stops for your visit
A few places to visit in the Southernmost City. | Published January 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald
No. 4: More sunrises, more stars. Staying overnight in the Everglades at the new Flamingo Lodge
“It’s a special place to be able to wake up.” | Published February 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alex Harris
No. 5: Tourists in Key West flock to a giant buoy to take selfies. See what it looks like
It’s one of South Florida’s most famous landmarks. | Published March 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald Archives
No. 6: One of the most iconic landmarks in Key West may actually belong to the Cuban government
A Florida court will decide if the San Carlos Institute should be sold to pay compensation to a victim of Fidel Castro. | Published May 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Nora Gámez Torres
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
