Don’t you just love those surprise pockets of nature and history that most Floridians don’t even know exists? Take Indian Key Historic State Park in Florida for instance. Not only do many Floridians not even know this small, uninhabited island exists on a map, but very few know you can actually visit! The island was once home to the bustling town of Indian Key but now remains an uninhabited ghost town that you can visit as long as you have the means to get there. Check it out…

Off the coast Islamorada, Florida is an uninhabited island known as Indian Key Historic State Park.
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The island was once the home to the town of Indian Key, Florida back in the 1800s, but now remains an uninhabited ghost town.
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The coolest part about this small island is that anyone with a kayak and $2.50 can visit for the day.
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Indian Key encompasses 11-acres of uninhabited land off of Overseas Highway and from 8 a.m. to sunset you can visit and explore at your leisure.
TripAdvisor Jan S.

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The town itself once thrived and even became the “New Frontier” as settlers began offering their own “Gold Rush” attraction to men for the salvaging of distressed ships int he area.
TripAdvisor Elizabeth L.
Unfortunately, the town was destroyed in the 1840s and has since become a ghost town on what’s left of an island smack dab in the middle of the Florida Keys.
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It’s worth it to check out for the afternoon, paddling your way out, and docking in order to explore the lush greenery and swim the shallow shores surrounding.
TripAdvisor hayleramby
With signs and structures still around for long ago, find hidden parts of the town that still remind when you take a trip to Indian Key.
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Have you ever been to Indian Key Historic State Park in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you want to check out a few more ghost towns in Florida, get ready for the ultimate adventure.

For more information about Indian Key Historic State Park in Florida, check out the Florida State Parks website.

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Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, USA