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Fort JeffersonHistoric Fort Jefferson, on Garden Key, is an ideal spot for an easy hike or watching the sun rise or set.
Point of Interest, Dry Tortugas National Park
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Point of Interest Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Point of Interest guide to compare the stops that belong together in Dry Tortugas National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
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Bush KeyBush Key is an undeveloped, subtropical island that offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and paddling.
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Key West Bight MuseumThe Bight Visitor Center is located in Key West's historic seaport and open to the public for free.
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Windjammer WreckConsidered the most popular dive of Dry Tortugas, this site is the wreck of the Norwegian Avanti sailing vessel.
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Florida Keys Eco-Discovery CenterKey West's Eco-Discover Center is free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Garden KeyGarden Key houses Fort Jefferson and is the only island that allows overnight camping.
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Seawall and Moat WallA seawall was built around Fort Jefferson to protect it from assault and rough ocean waters.
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CasematesCasemates make up most of Fort Jefferson and were the main form of defense for the island.
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Dr. Mudd's CellDr. Samuel Mudd is the the most famous prisoner to be held at Fort Jefferson. Mudd was found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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North and South Coaling DocksThe U.S. Navy built two coal docks to resupply its shippings at the end of the 19th century.
