Sightseeing in the Florida Keys

Filed in archive Hidden Gems on October 17, 2007

The Florida Keys is one of the more unique places in America. Sure, the Keys have their share of tourist traps and resorts, but they also have an ample amount of sights, both above and below the water.

The most famous of the Keys' fauna is, of course, the alligator. There are a plethora of tours offering everything from snapping photos from a safe distance to feeding the toothy prehistoric reptiles up close.

SCUBA diving excursions can be the most colorful part of any trip. The underwater geography around the Keys makes them attractive many aquatic species. As you can see from this video, some of the finned and flippered residents aren't at all camera shy.