Located in southern Florida, Biscayne National Park is a must-see destination in Florida Keys. Established in 1968, earlier it was called Biscayne National Monument. It was promoted to National Park status in 1980. The park is one of the best scuba diving areas in US. As 95% of the park is water, it is more like of a water reserve which is extensively guarded mangrove forest. It stretches around 700 km.
Biscayne National park enjoys the typical Florida Keys climate. Here summers are pleasantly warm, with high humidity and frequent rains. Winters are windy, mild and dry. Daily weather conditions can change rapidly. In other words, vacationers experience a different weather condition compared to the mainland Florida.
The largest island in Biscayne, the Elliott Key is formed from coral reef. The islands deep into north in the park are transitional islands of coral and sand.
In Florida Keys, Biscayne National Park is known as a “Watery Wonderland”. It’s just within sight of Miami, yet so different for its marine life. The National Park preserves emerald islands, fish-bejeweled coral reefs and aquamarine waters. Biscayne is witnessed it all through 10000 years of human history – from pineapple farmers to presidents, from pirates to shipwrecks. For hundreds of years it has been reputed for outdoor fun lovers. It offers the best of boating, snorkeling, camping or simply nature watching.
From here visitors can rent kayaks to explore the natural hidden treasures of Florida Keys, while observing the historic homes of Stiltsville (not allowed to casual visitors). Art lovers can visit the Rotating art exhibits in Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery. It features some great works of both established and emerging artists who are inspired by the park’s beauty.
Resorts and Hotels
The park and so many other destinations of Florida Keys makes the vacationers get exhausted exploring the Florida Keys. So, there are many great retreats to inspire the vacationers get their best share. Hawks Cay is one of them. It is spread across 59 acres and includes a 177-key hotel, 297 villas, a full-service marina, retail and office space, 25,000 square feet of meetings space, three gift shops, five F&B outlets, a tennis courts, a kids’ club and a spa. It’s going on a massive $30 million renovation.
Things to Do
Snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and superb opportunities for wildlife watching are just a few of the many activities Biscayne National Park offers. From late December to May, special activities like Family Fun Fest, guided canoe tours and the Discovery Series lectures can enhance your understanding and appreciation for the largest marine park in the National Park System.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoors enthusiasts can have a wealth of opportunities at Biscayne. They can enjoy active adventures like snorkeling, diving, canoeing or kayaking.
Biscayne National park enjoys the typical Florida Keys climate. Here summers are pleasantly warm, with high humidity and frequent rains. Winters are windy, mild and dry. Daily weather conditions can change rapidly. In other words, vacationers experience a different weather condition compared to the mainland Florida.
The largest island in Biscayne, the Elliott Key is formed from coral reef. The islands deep into north in the park are transitional islands of coral and sand.
In Florida Keys, Biscayne National Park is known as a “Watery Wonderland”. It’s just within sight of Miami, yet so different for its marine life. The National Park preserves emerald islands, fish-bejeweled coral reefs and aquamarine waters. Biscayne is witnessed it all through 10000 years of human history – from pineapple farmers to presidents, from pirates to shipwrecks. For hundreds of years it has been reputed for outdoor fun lovers. It offers the best of boating, snorkeling, camping or simply nature watching.
From here visitors can rent kayaks to explore the natural hidden treasures of Florida Keys, while observing the historic homes of Stiltsville (not allowed to casual visitors). Art lovers can visit the Rotating art exhibits in Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery. It features some great works of both established and emerging artists who are inspired by the park’s beauty.
Resorts and Hotels
The park and so many other destinations of Florida Keys makes the vacationers get exhausted exploring the Florida Keys. So, there are many great retreats to inspire the vacationers get their best share. Hawks Cay is one of them. It is spread across 59 acres and includes a 177-key hotel, 297 villas, a full-service marina, retail and office space, 25,000 square feet of meetings space, three gift shops, five F&B outlets, a tennis courts, a kids’ club and a spa. It’s going on a massive $30 million renovation.
Things to Do
Snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and superb opportunities for wildlife watching are just a few of the many activities Biscayne National Park offers. From late December to May, special activities like Family Fun Fest, guided canoe tours and the Discovery Series lectures can enhance your understanding and appreciation for the largest marine park in the National Park System.
Outdoor Activities
Outdoors enthusiasts can have a wealth of opportunities at Biscayne. They can enjoy active adventures like snorkeling, diving, canoeing or kayaking.
Over 500 species of fish plus things like corals, butterflies, birds and manatees make the park's underwater diversity an unparalleled place for spotting birds, fish, manatees, crocodiles and more.
The visitors can experience the park's shallow reefs through snorkeling. It is easy and it allows to be personal with the colorful wildlife. Besides, the park allures you to do many outdoor activities like canoeing, kayaking, camping, walking, fishing and lobstering.
Indoor Activities
The Dante Fascell Visitor Center offers a number of indoor activities. It has a museum that highlights the park's four ecosystems with full multimedia. There is also an art gallery that highlights contemporary of local artists. The visitors can also watch several interesting short films on the Keys. Kids and adults will find plenty to discover in the Touch Table. And of course, couples can have a great time together inside a boat or inside Hawks Cay’s five star retreats.
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