The Florida Keys is a top tourist attraction for its warm weather, blue ocean waters and fishing.

 

Key West is the southernmost island in a chain south of Florida. The Florida Keys extend more then a hundred miles and are connected to the mainland by a 113-mile overseas highway. It is a tropical paradise with golden sands and turquoise Ocean.

 

Florida Keys is an extremely popular destination because it has something to offer everyone. It has miles of coral reefs and great fishing sites. The beaches are idyllic and perfect for long strolls on the sands. It has a vibrant gay and lesbian community and several gay-friendly beaches. In fact a vibrant gay and lesbian community has helped revive Florida Keys economy and make it a very popular destination among travelers.

 

There is a lot to see in Florida Keys. A good way to see the lush tropical vegetation and Victorian architecture is by bicycling through the streets. This is also a great way to discover the fabulous coffee shops, picturesque stores and landscaped gardens.

 

Of course Florida Keys has great beaches and plenty of snorkelling and scuba diving sites. Vacationers can also choose to relax by taking a trip on a cruise. Some of the cruises offer snorkelling and fishing trips.

 

But there is more to Florida Keys than its beaches and quaint Victorian style buildings. Florida Keys has a wealth of attraction relating to its maritime museum. The Mel Fisher maritime museum is a treasure for maritime enthusiasts. The museum has several items from the "New World" era of exploration by Europeans.

 

The Key West Aquarium is Florida Keys oldest attraction. The aquarium which helps vacationers discover the undersea world of the Florida Keys has been open to the public since 1934. Along the same line is the Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden. This garden has 36 cast bronze busts of the men and women who have had the greatest impact on Florida Keys.

 

Vacations to Florida Keys almost always include a visit to Ernest Hemingway home and museum. Ernest Hemingway was already a published author when he settled down in Florida Keys.  Hemingway's Florida Keys home is made from native rock. The house also had a poll added to it in the 1930s. This was the first pool in Florida Keys.

 

Downtown in Florida Keys is small but is filled with great and exciting stores and fabulous restaurants. Florida Keys is every gourmands dream and has several specialty restaurants that focus on fusion and ethnic foods.  Florida Keys also has a ghost trip that is very popular among the locals and visitors.

 

There is a lot to attract travelers to Florida Key - great beaches, furious fishing, scuba diving, history and great food. It is no wonder than that it ranks as one of the top five most favorite vacation destinations for Americans.