The Overseas Highway, US 1 in the FL Keys, is one of the most scenic roads in the country, and designated as such. Over 100 miles long and connected by 42 bridges, the road to Key West has many side roads and places that should not be missed – places that only locals know about – until now. Let this book be your Lower Keys guide and you will discover the best that the Keys has to offer.
Written by Captain Brian Branigan of Keys Boat Tours, The Road To Key West includes Marathon, Bahia Honda, Big Pine Key, Big Torch Key, Ramrod Key, Summerland Key, Sugarloaf Key, The Saddlebunch Keys, Geiger Key, Stock Island, and Key West.
You will discover swimming holes, walking trails, bike rides, places to kayak, sunset spots, bars and restaurants, and more. Whether your visit is two days or two months, we believe that you will find this information indispensable.
What people are saying about this guide.
We at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce hope you use this in-depth guide to enhance your trip through our beloved area. The Lower Florida Keys is a very special place. We hope you come to treasure it as much as our locals do.
Susan K. Miller, Former Executive Director LLCCThe Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce wants you to make the most of your time in our Paradise. This guide will help you discover the hidden gems only locals know along with popular “must-see”
attractions the Lower Keys has to offer. With it in your pocket, we hope you come and enjoy “The laid back Lower Keys” we call home.
Welcome to one of the most beautiful and unique places in the world. The natural splendor of the Lower Keys is breathtaking, but for many of us it is the “one of a kind Personalities and events” on our islands that make this like no other place. Some call us laid back, others call us quirky, but most will agree that there’s no place like the Florida Keys. This great guide is not an instruction book, but more like a friend telling you the things that they like and you need to check out. Some of them are well known, others, the locals don’t publicize. Keep this guide handy and don’t miss a thing!
Steve Miller, Executive Director Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce