Dry Tortugas National Park

This national park is 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area. Fort Jefferson, located within the Dry Tortugas, was named after the third president of the United States, was originally conceived to serve the military by protecting the Florida coastline. Construction for the fort began in 1846 and although it is composed of more than 16 million bricks, Fort Jefferson is still considered to be an unfinished fortress. Today, thousands of people travel by ferry or seaplane to tour the historic grounds of Fort Jefferson. They come to see the impressive rifled Parrot guns and the remaining six of only twenty-five, 25-ton Rodman cannons left in existence. Guests enjoy walking inside the walls of the imposing fort, a place where Confederate army soldiers, officers and their families lived alongside prisoners, slaves and civilian workers.

- Tours
- Camping
- Boating
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Under 16 Free