Our favorite pit stops for road food (and cocktails) along the Overseas Highway.
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Alabama Jack’s: Classic way to start a trip to Florida Keys
Stopping at Alabama Jack’s, a fish shack and dive bar on a remote road between Homestead and Key Largo, has been the classic way to start a Keys trip for decades. It’s shabby, atmospheric and authentic.
8 of our favorite things to do in the Florida Keys
Soft and steady breezes in the Florida Keys can take the edge off the hot sun, making these islands a great destination no matter the time of year.
Boca Chita Key: Highlight of Biscayne National Park
You need a boat to see most of Biscayne National Park, east of Homestead. About 95 percent of its 172,971 acres are underwater. Fortunately, if you don’t have a boat, there are a variety of experiences available to visitors including snorkeling outings and boat tours to islands.
Conch Republic dictionary: Talk like a native when you visit Key West
When you visit Key West, you may hear some phrases you don’t understand or can’t pronounce. Bone Island? Bight? Bug? Chug? Pinks? Snuba? Tickle stick? This amusing Keys dictionary can help.
Biking to Key West: Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is best near its end
This is one of the best sections of the Florida Keys bike trail because the path and the half-dozen scenic bridges are separate from traffic.
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is worth a quick stop
This bird rescue center offers an up-close-and-personal wildlife experience that makes a short, fun stop on a Keys trip, especially for families with kids.
Things to do in Marathon: Seagoing heart of the Florida Keys
A different view of Marathon from the moorings of Boot Key Harbor, the heart and soul of the Keys’ vibrant maritime community.
Florida Keys wildlife: How to see dolphins, sea turtles, Key deer & more
Your drive down the Overseas Highway can be your own personal Florida Keys Road Trip for Animal Lovers. From endangered Key deer to colorful Key West chickens, here are eight places to delight in the animals and wildlife of the Florida Keys.
Spring Break: Where the boys are in 2026 (Girls, too!)
Expect rowdy crowds in Daytona, Clearwater and Key West. A tamer scene will likely greet you in Fort Lauderdale, Miami Beach and Fort Myers. Where’s this year’s top spot?