Dry Tortugas National Park
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- Hours:Open year round, attractions open during daylight hours.
- Admission:US$5 per person for a seven day pass.
Nature & Wildlife, Swim & Snorkel, Island, Monument - Military
7:30 PM Saturday, May 26
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With its name coming from the Spanish word for "Turtles," it's no surprise that the main attraction that the Dry Tortugas have to offer is their beautiful tropical wildlife. The abundant sea life and colorful coral reefs, along with legends of shipwrecks and sunken treasures, are what draw visitors to the seven small islands off the coast of Florida known as the Tortugas. The Dry Tortugas National Park preserves the islands as well as the famous Fort Jefferson.
The park's centerpiece, Fort Jefferson, is a massive but unfinished coastal fortress that is the largest masonry structure in the West hemisphere. It is composed of over 16 million bricks. Come and marvel at the enormous structure, with its stoic, plain construction. After looking at Fort Jefferson, be sure to enjoy the beautiful wildlife the islands have to offer, whether you go snorkeling, scuba diving, saltwater fishing, or bird watching.
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Dry Tortugas National Park is located about 70 miles (113 km) west of Keywest. Public ferries and seaplanes can transport visitors between the park and Key West. The trip takes about 2 hours on a high speed boat. Most trips depart early in the morning and get back in the early evening, so plan the trip well in advance. The Dry Tortugas are also accessible by private boats and planes.
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