Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

People do not usually travel to Key West Florida in lookout for beaches or snow leopards, but Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a must see for all those who visit Key West. The park is exquisite, with wide stretches of sand and calm sparkling waters. Located near the southern tip of Key West, the park commonly known as Fort Taylor is a National Historic Landmark centered on a fort from the Civil War era.

Fort Taylor is an important aspect of the U.S. military history. This fort is one of the many forts built in the mid 1800s to defend the southern coastline of the nation. Fort Zachary Taylor played a crucial role in more than one war through the time. Lately, a lot of effort was put in to uncover buried ammunition from the civil war times, which is a fraction of the buried arsenal that is the largest collection of cannons in the U.S. pertaining to the Civil War.

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On the south-end of the park, a beautiful beach provides for recreational activities like swimming, snorkeling and picnics. The picnic areas are shady and include grills, showers and bathroom facilities. Fishing is a leisure activity in which one can indulge on the west side of the park. The park also includes a refreshment stand that provides snacks and beverages to the visitors.

Travel packages Key West should be enhanced by a visit to this beautiful park that covers 54 acres. Regular tours at 12 and 2 everyday can be availed to get a detailed history of the place. Visitors are also involved in short nature trials and cycling inside the park. The entry fee for pedestrians and bikers is $1.50 per person while an individual with a car is charged $3.50. For two people with a car, the charges are $6 with $.50 for every additional person in the car.

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