Dry Tortugas National Park
A remote island fort & coral reefs
Dry Tortugas sits 70 miles west of Key West — a massive 19th-century brick fort ringed by clear water, coral, and seabirds, reachable only by boat or seaplane. Winter and spring bring the calmest seas.
What to see
The top things to see in Dry Tortugas are Fort Jefferson, Snorkeling the moat wall, Bush Key birding, Seaplane approach. Start with fort jefferson from the water if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Fort Jefferson
- Snorkeling the moat wall
- Bush Key birding
- Seaplane approach
- Garden Key beaches
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