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Long Key State Park

The Spanish named this island "Cayo Vivora" or Rattlesnake Key because its shape resembles a snake with its jaws open. In the early 20th century, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort that was destroyed during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Visitors can explore this island... Read More
The Spanish named this island "Cayo Vivora" or Rattlesnake Key because its shape resembles a snake with its jaws open. In the early 20th century, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort that was destroyed during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Visitors can explore this island by canoeing through a chain of lagoons or hiking two land-based trails. The Golden Orb Trail takes visitors through five natural communities to an observation tower that provides a panoramic view of the island. Read Less
  • 67400 Overseas Hwy., MM 67.5
  • Long Key, FL 33001
  • Phone: 305-664-4815

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Hours: 8 a.m. - sunset.

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