Woman standing in the water at Bahia Honda State Park in Big Pine Key in the Florida Keys in Florida

24 Awesome Things to do in the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys are a chain of over 800 tropical islands along the state’s southern coastline, known for its quirky shops and restaurants, aquamarine waters, and laid back vibes. From outdoor adventures to being a beach bum, you could spend months exploring this magical corner of the country. If you don't have quite that much time to live your best island life, not to worry—here's 24 incredible things to do in the Florida Keys.

Couple holding hands on wooden boardwalk on Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida

6+ Day Road Trip to the Florida Keys: Everything You Need to Know

A road trip to the Florida Keys is one of the most iconic drives in the United States, offering stunning beaches, quirky roadside attractions, and plenty of sunshine. With over 800 keys (or low-elevation islands), it can be hard to know what to do and see with a limited period of time here. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your Florida Keys road trip, from when to visit to the perfect itinerary. 

Woman standing on a rock protrusion along a ridgeline on the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas

Lost Mine Trail, the Best Hike in Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park has a number of incredible hikes that take you through its dramatic landscape of towering canyons, rugged mountains, and the snaking Rio Grande. But if you only have time to do one hike in the park, make it the Lost Mine Trail, which takes you up to a dramatic ridgeline in the Chisos Mountains and offers spectacular views over the Chihuahuan Desert. Here’s everything you need to know about the Lost Mine Trail, Big Bend’s best hike. 

Couple standing near the Balanced Rock along the Balanced Rock Trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas

Balanced Rock Trail, the Most Unique Hike in Big Bend National Park

The Balanced Rock trail, sometimes called the Grapevine Hills, may be the most unique hike in Big Bend National Park, offering some fun light rock scrambling and incredible views of quirky rock formations and volcanic pinnacles. Here’s everything you need to know about the Balanced Rock trail, the best short hike in Big Bend. 

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