Atlas Obscura Itineraries

Wonders of Nature: An Adventurer’s Exploration of The Florida Keys

The Florida Keys are a destination where the land loosens its grip and the ocean takes over. Here, adventure often requires swimming below the surface and wandering into landscapes where nature and the human past blur together. This route from Key Largo to Key West leans into the wild, the submerged, and the delightfully strange. Visit spots where a dive doubles as an aquatic adventure and a roadside stop is an oversized sea creature, all while learning more about the unique history of Florida’s most iconic isles.