Lignumvitae Key Botanical Park

With its thriving virgin tropical hardwood hammock, this nature preserve has been called “the last place that truly represents the Florida Keys.”  In 1919, a wealthy Miami chemist bought the tiny island and built a caretaker’s home which is now a Visitor’s Center for the island forest.  Ranger-guided tours.  Accessible only by boat from Robbie’s Marina at MM77.5 Bayside.