Indian Key State Historic Site

Indian Key State Historic Site is located in the Islamorada Florida Keys, Florida, resting on the Atlantic Ocean part of the beautiful Matecumbe Islands. It is a gentle place where shipwreck salvaging was once the prime industry and an ancient home of American natives.

Drenched in a neverending supply of sunshine, the site can only be accessed by kayak, canoe, ferry or some other form of boat. It is a quiet place that slumbers in the Keys' long heritage and connection to nearby shipwrecks. Though its ruins were ravaged by recent hurricanes, tours of the island will restart once restorations have been completed. Despite this, the site remains a hot bed of trails and other ruins that are fun to explore and ideal for walking and hiking.

Even in the warm winter months, the site rarely sees bad weather. Quite a bit of the original town that once stood there is being restored and its fun October time festival, the Indian Key, provides a fun day time salute to its history with entertainment, activities and cook outs.

Most go to Indian Key State Historic Site in the summer to enjoy the boat ride with gentle breezes and relief from the heat. Varied activities make it a recreational haven, including firm favourites fishing, scuba diving, wildlife watching and snorkelling. However, many just retreat to it small beach to sunbathe and swim.