Food town · 37 min north
Robert Is Here
Famous Homestead fruit stand known for fresh tropical fruit milkshakes. A perfect stop on the way to the Everglades or Keys.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Seasonal (check)
- Free entry
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Day trips from Key Largo
From Key Largo, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is under 10 minutes away, the Windley Key fossil reef and Theater of the Sea about 20, the History of Diving Museum about 20, Robbie's of Islamorada about half an hour, Anne's Beach about half an hour, and Coral Castle about 40. The best day trips from Key Largo, by drive time.
81 places within a 3-hour drive, by real roads.
10 day trips from Key Largo
- Robert Is Here 37 min north
- Long Key State Park 41 min southwest
- Coral Castle 41 min north
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 1 hr 12 min north
- Bahia Honda State Park 1 hr 16 min southwest
- Shark Valley 1 hr 25 min northwest
- Delray Beach 1 hr 58 min north
- Mallory Square 2 hr 7 min southwest
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 2 hr 8 min southwest
- Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge 2 hr 19 min northwest
Within an hour from Key Largo 12 spots
State park · 41 min southwest
Long Key State Park
Oceanfront park with a paddling trail through mangroves and an observation tower.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Florida State Parks fee per vehicle (check)
Historic site · 41 min north
Coral Castle
Mysterious coral rock sculptures and buildings carved by one man in the 1920s to 1940s.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Open daily
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Family fun · 43 min north
Everglades Alligator Farm
Gator shows, hundreds of alligators and airboat rides near Homestead. Good with kids.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Open daily
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Wildlife · 50 min southwest
Dolphin Research Center
Nonprofit center in Grassy Key where you can watch dolphin and sea lion sessions and learn about them.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Open daily
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National park · 51 min northeast
Biscayne National Park
A park that is 95 percent water, with coral reefs, islands and shipwrecks. Start at the visitor center and take a boat tour.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round; best in winter
- No entrance fee (checked Nov 2026); docking fees on islands
Beach · 55 min southwest
Curry Hammock State Park
Uncrowded beach and calm water in Marathon. Good kayaking.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Florida State Parks fee per vehicle (check)
Zoo · 58 min north
Zoo Miami
Florida's largest zoo, with open habitats for elephants, giraffes and Florida animals.
- Full day · Easy to moderate
- Year-round
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1 to 2 hours from Key Largo 32 spots
Historic site · 1 hr 12 min north
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Grand 1916 bayfront estate with Italian-style rooms and formal gardens. Miami's most beautiful old house.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Closed Tuesdays
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Beach · 1 hr 16 min southwest
Bahia Honda State Park
Some of the best natural beaches in the Keys, plus a view from the old railroad bridge.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Florida State Parks fee per vehicle (check)
National park · 1 hr 25 min northwest
Shark Valley
Bike or take a tram along a 15-mile paved loop with gators everywhere, and climb the observation tower at the halfway point.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round; best Nov-Apr
- Everglades NP $35 per vehicle, $20 per person (checked Nov 2026)
Small town · 1 hr 58 min north
Delray Beach
Walkable Atlantic Avenue with cafes and galleries that runs right to the beach.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free; paid parking
Scenic drive · 1 hr 57 min southwest
Overseas Highway
Drive 113 miles over turquoise water from Key Largo to Key West on bridges and islands.
- Full day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Hike · 1 hr 1 min southwest
Crane Point Museum and Nature Center
Trails and boardwalks through tropical forest, historic houses, a bird center and a museum in Marathon.
- Half day · Easy
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Wildlife · 1 hr 3 min southwest
The Turtle Hospital
See sick and injured sea turtles being treated and released in Marathon. Guided tours only.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
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Family fun · 1 hr 17 min north
Jungle Island
Animal park on Watson Island with parrots, lemurs and hands-on encounters.
- Half day · Easy
- Open daily
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2 to 3 hours from Key Largo 33 spots
Historic site · 2 hr 8 min southwest
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Civil War fort plus Key West's best beach for snorkeling and shade.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Florida State Parks fee per vehicle (check)
Viewpoint · 2 hr 7 min southwest
Mallory Square
Key West's famous nightly sunset celebration with street performers and food carts.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Nightly at sunset
- Free
Wildlife · 2 hr 19 min northwest
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Two short trails into panther country near Immokalee. You will likely not see a panther, but the habitat is rich.
- 1-2 hrs · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Small town · 2 hr 23 min north
Clewiston
Sugar town on the south shore of Lake Okeechobee, a base for bass fishing and airboat rides.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Free
Hike · 2 hr 23 min northwest
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Wild swamp famous for orchids and panthers, with the Big Cypress Bend boardwalk and the Janes Scenic Drive.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy
- Year-round; best Nov-Apr
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Beach · 2 hr 26 min north
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Long natural beach on Singer Island reached by a boardwalk over the lagoon. Good snorkeling at the reef.
- Half day · Easy
- Year-round
- Florida State Parks fee per vehicle (check)
Bike trail · 2 hr 2 min southwest
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
Paved path that follows the Overseas Highway across many of the Keys, with old railroad bridges.
- 2-3 hrs · Easy to moderate
- Year-round; best Nov-Apr
- Free
Water park · 2 hr 18 min north
Rapids Water Park
Big water park in Riviera Beach with tall slides, a wave pool and a lazy river.
- Full day · Easy
- Seasonal; days vary
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Drive times are by road on a typical day from ZIP 33037 (OpenStreetMap data with the OSRM route planner). Facts checked against official sites; passes and hours change, so check before you go.