Be sure to stop at Islamorada – home to colorful galleries, boutiques, and a brewery – and don’t miss Bahia Honda State Park, whose clear, gentle waters are perfect for snorkeling and kayaking.

Adults and kids alike will love unique experiences like visiting Marathon’s adorable and thought-provoking Turtle Hospital, while Key West – though known as a party town – is wonderfully family-friendly with stores, over-the-top desserts, and a nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square.

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