Excitement is never far, after all, the Kon Tiki Resort is located in Islamorada, the sport fishing capital of the world. We're just steps away from the new Worldwide Sportsman and only one-hour south of Miami.

Key Largo Hammocks State Botanical Site
Route 905 at MM 106 bayside. Conservationists years ago rescued this nature preserve from development. It is home to numerous endangered species; guided walks are offered by contacting Pennekamp Park at (305) 451-1202

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
MM 102.5 oceanside. America's first underwater state park, with dive and snorkel, sunset, eco-tour, glass-bottom boat and canoe excursions. Pennekamp also maintains nature trails, a beach, picnic grounds and campsites. Contact (305) 451-1201

Dolphin Cove Research & Education Center
Mm 102 bayside. Offers bottlenose dolphin swims and encounters, dive excursions, crocodile and eco-tours, and kayak and canoe voyages. Contact (305) 451-4060

The Gallery at Kona Kai
The works of noted Florida watercolorist Gregory Sobran and black-and-white photographs captured by landscape photographer Clyde Butcher highlight this gallery's exhibit. Kona Kai carries only the works of Florida artists; a portion of the sales benefit the Artist Environmental Network and its conservation awareness project. Contact (305) 852-7200

The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
MM 93.6 bayside. The primary purpose of the center is the rescue, rehabilitation and release of ill, injured and orphaned wild birds. A boardwalk winds through cages that are home to wild hawks, ospreys, spoonbills, egrets and more. Some are here to recuperate and will later be released; others are unable to survive in the wild on their own and have become lifelong inhabitants. Contact (305) 852-4486.

Harry Harris Park
Off Burton Drive at MM 92.5 oceanside. This waterfront park offers beach, playground, sports field, and picnic grounds.