The Atlas Obscura Guide To Big Pine Key

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Big Pine Key, Florida

Updated April 22, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Big Pine Key

Aerial view of Pigeon Key, with the partially decimated Overseas Railroad bridge running parallel to the new Seven Mile Bridge.

Big Pine Key, Florida

Overseas Railroad and Pigeon Key

Island ghost town detailing Flagler's folly in building the Overseas Railroad.

Lower Keys Underwater Music Festival

Big Pine Key, Florida

Underwater Music Festival

For divers and music lovers, the Florida Keys' Underwater Music Festival provides the best of both worlds.

The Blue Hole is a haven for a wide array of wildlife in the Florida Keys

Big Pine Key, Florida

Blue Hole

The largest freshwater lake in the Florida Keys.

Catch a game while enjoying the pub’s signature “No Name Reuben.”

Big Pine Key, Florida

No Name Pub

Thousands of signed dollar bills turn a simple tavern into a living record of travelers’ comings and goings.

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Take a look inside a historic aircraft’s cockpit.

Marathon, Florida

Marathon Air Museum

A hangar at Marathon Key’s airport is now an ode to aviation history.

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