Key West Tours - Things to do On an Unforgettable Trip to the Dry Tortugas

Key West Tours - Things to do On an Unforgettable Trip to the Dry Tortugas

Have you heard of this place called Dry Tortugas? 7 tiny islands make up the Dry Tortugas which is 70 miles

west of Key West in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico. It not only famous for its amazing beaches and natural

beauty but also has a strong historic background.

A private vessel, high-speed ferry, or seaplane can be used to get to the Island. Dry Tortugas is America’s most

remote National Park. The largest Island is called Garden Key and is well known for America’s largest coastal

fort, Fort Jefferson. Include Dry Tortugas in your Key West tours and you won’t be disappointed.

Fun things to do on a trip to Dry Tortugas:

Visit Fort Jefferson: Fort Jefferson was built in the 19th century to protect the southern coastline of the United

States. The entire structure is made with over 16 million handmade bricks and has six sides making the fort a

very unique historic landmark.

During the civil war the fort was used as a prison and is also known for holding the famous Dr. Samuel Mudd

for his involvement in the Lincoln murder. Every day at the fort there are my guided tours that you can join and

get to know more about the place, but if you are looking to guide yourself around and explore the fort on your

own there are a lot of signs around to help you with that.

Go snorkeling: With the depth of the water ranging from 5-15 feet it makes the best place to snorkel for people

of all ages. The waters here are full of colorful tropical fish, living and dead corals, and shipwrecks all waiting

to be explored. You get a chance to swim with queen conchs, sea grass, starfish, coral heads, and vibrant

tropical fish making it an experience of a lifetime. You must keep in mind not to disturb the coral reefs or

tamper with the shipwrecks are they are all protected by the law.

Relax at the beach: Your daytrip will be incomplete without you spending some time in one of the best

beaches of the Florida Keys. The white sandy beaches of Dry Tortugas are perfect for swimming, sun bathing or

just playing with your children and building sand castles. The different beaches here are South Swim Beach,

Seaplane Beach, Dinghy Beach, and North Swim Beach.

Enjoy bird watching: The seven small island of Dry Tortugas is a bird watcher’s paradise. Hundreds of

migrating birds make a pit stop here on their long journey from South America to the United States. Close to

300 species of birds have been spotted on the islands, on an average spring day one can easily see around 70

different species.

Camp outdoors: Camping under the stars is always a fun thing to do and it gets better when you are on an

island 70 miles from civilization. Lie under the stars and let the mysterious sound of the ocean put you to sleep

while the warm tropical breeze comforts you.

So if you are planning a day trip on your Key West Tours make sure to look up Dry Tortugas. The sights and

sounds of the area are sure to make fall in love with it and send you back home with sweet memories to share

with your friends and family.

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