We thinking about making a trip in December. My boyfriend and I are both 24 and are thinking about making stops in several different Keys and plan to stay about 5 days. What are some fun things to do in the Keys? Looking for ideas for activities, day trips, restaurants, hotels, etc.... Nothing too expensive though, we have a limited budget! We will be driving down from North Florida and neither of us have ever been to the Keys before. What are some of the don't miss places to go and things to do?
2006-09-28 08:48:09 · 5 answers · asked by ashleyvictoria19 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
I've been there many times. The drive from the top of the Keys to Key West is amazing....you have the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other...it's almost like floating on the water. In December the water is cool, but you can still swim....at least in Key West.
Here are some of my favorite things to do
1. swimming with dolphins
http://www.dolphins.org/
2. snorkel or take a glass bottom boat trip through John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
http://www.pennekamppark.com/snorkeling.html
3. watch the sunset at Market Square in Key West and then watch all the performers and enjoy the street fair.
I camped at Bahia Honda State park, but they have cabins there now you can rent. The entire Bahia Honda Key is designated as the Bahia Honda State Park and allows overnight seaside camping as well as RV's and cabin accommodations in one of the most beautiful island and beach settings imaginable.http://www.florida-tourism.net/florida-keys/florida-keys.htm
Here's a site with all the local newspapers. You want to check and see what'll be happening when you're there so you can plan in advance.
Here's another site (with a picture of the 7 mile highway that connects the keys) that has events...right now there aren't any listed for December, but there will be later on.
http://floridakeys.net/
http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/newspapers.htm
Then of course there are the night spots, the fantastic restaurants.... you will love your trip!
2006-09-28 09:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lengthy Key has an exceedingly good park w/tenting and trails suitable on the desirable water. Key West is well-known and not in any respect outrageously intense priced, yet very developed and may want to get crowded. Ask Fromers or AAA for good places on a funds. The Keys are desirable.
2016-12-06 08:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Absolutely go to Bahia Honda State park, you can camp or rent a cabin, they have snorkeling trips every day.
-You should go to Key West and walk through Duval Street at night on a saturday night (They have very nice nightlife, its lost of fun, nice bars and clubs)
-Have lots of seafood and key lime pie
Have fun!
2006-09-28 21:33:50 · answer #3 · answered by BeachGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this order:
1. Make love.
2. Drink mojitos.
3. Eat conch.
Rinse, repeat.
2006-09-28 08:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by cueball1914 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scuba! If you are not certified then find a place where you can take an introductory course.
You can find more info at: www.padi.com
2006-09-28 08:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by Lance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋