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In the Shade

HIDDEN GEMS OF KEY WEST

FORT WEST Martello Tower

West Martello Tower is a tropical garden paradise by the sea on the site of a former Civil War fort. It has garden rooms to delight you, history to intrigue you, and the beach and sea to inspire you. FREE ADMISSION

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FL KEYS Eco-Discovery Center

We are open to the public and visiting groups Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9am through 4pm. To ensure all our guests have a positive experience at the center, visiting groups must contact the EDC manager one week prior to arrival, by emailing FKEDC@noaa.gov, to coordinate their visit. All children's groups must have one 18+ adult per 10 children.

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FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR PARK

On the southern edge of Key West, Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.

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NANCY FORRESTERS GARDEN

Nancy Forrester, artist, teacher, environmental activist, and plant & animal
lover, has been rescuing, re-homing orphaned parrots for 35 years.

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