Islands in Florida

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

A botanical hideaway sits inside the ruins of a half-built Civil War fort.

At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.

A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.

Fascinating military history, awe-inspiring wildlife encounters, and endless outdoor adventures draw people to this sprawling park.

Long before Europeans arrived, Native Americans built an artificial island out of shells that has withstood a millennia of hurricanes.

A plaque honors Miami's sister city in the Canary Islands, inviting one to reflect on their place in the world.

Every winter, this tiny islet on Florida’s Gulf Coast is swarmed by some of the largest birds on the continent.

This spooky road cut through a mound of ancient coral might be haunted by a witch.

This small island was the first National Wildlife Refuge ever created in the United States.

The only ancient owl carving found east of the Mississippi.

This lush Florida island is home to the ruins of a crooked ship breaker's tiny empire.

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

A time capsule of Floridian history fights to survive on the banks of Chokoloskee Bay.

In Florida, these naughty monkeys live on their own mini-monkey Alcatraz.

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