![]() My friend hopped out and, presto, took the shot ( shown in the photo above). Photo by Bill Kress.ĭriving south, we safely pulled off the road into the grass - getting out of the way of traffic. A gigantic conch shell in front of Theater of the Sea, MM 84.4, makes a great “selfie” spot. It’s easy to find - in front of Theater of the Sea, a marine park at 84721 Overseas Highway. So, while driving south from Key Largo to Key West, we stopped to snap a photo of a lovely conch shell statue. Take a “Selfie” with a Gigantic Conch Shellįun reigns in the Florida Keys. A local bar, the Caribbean Club, was the spot where some of that movie’s exterior scenes were filmed. That 1948 flick also starred Bogart and co-starred Lauren Bacall. Here’s the site for more information, booking a time slot and buying tickets.Ĭoincidentally, “Key Largo” was the name of another Hollywood movie. Cost is $59 per person for those 13 and older, $25 for those 4 to 12 years of age. Depending on conditions, visitors can even take a turn at the helm!īoat rides are usually offered at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. Listen to the distinctive whistle blow as the journey heads to the Atlantic Ocean and back again. Want to head out on the African Queen just as Bogie and Hepburn did? Well, it won’t be in Africa, but travelers can reserve tickets for a fun, 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise.Īs the ship sails through the Port Largo Canal area, it’s a hoot to watch the boat engine’s steam pressure build. In fact, the American Film Institute has ranked “The African Queen” as the 17 th greatest movie of all time. Bogart was subsequently honored with a “Best Actor” Academy Award for his performance. To most consumers, though, the boat’s claim to fame is from the 1951 flick that starred Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. Often, the boat’s cargo there included mercenaries, missionaries and hunting parties. The boat was built in a narrow fashion so it could navigate the Victoria Nile. Back in the day, that was the border of the Belgian Congo and Uganda. Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau.īuilt in England in 1912, the African Queen was shipped to the British East Africa Railway, located on the Victoria Nile River and Lake Albert. Made famous in the movie, “The African Queen,” this historic boat now sails through Key Largo’s canals - with visitors enjoying a 1.5-hour cruise. That’s part of the Holiday Inn complex at Mile Marker 100 in Key Largo. Today, that century-old boat is docked at the Marina Del Mar marina. Visitors to Key Largo can see or even sail away on the “African Queen,” a steam-powered vessel made famous by its prominence in the 1951 Hollywood movie of the same name. So, without further ado, here’s a look at 10 fun, quirky discoveries that we made while driving through the Keys. Then you’ll always have a sense of your progress along the drive. Just look for the Florida Overseas Highway’s Mile Marker (MM) signs. We found the “locals” very friendly and the eco-views stunningly gorgeous.įrom Key Largo to Islamorada, Marathon and Key West plus many isles in between, we simply couldn’t wait to discover what was along the next mile, on the next island or over the next bridge.īut while, at times, we got carried away with the journey, it’s easy for drivers to stay grounded. Let’s just say that the Florida Keys exude a highly relaxed, tropical, laid-back, and at times, super-duper quirky style. The “vibe” and “feel” of the vacation evolves as visitors keep driving southward along the 113-mile-long Florida Overseas Highway. Driving on a road trip from Miami to Key West in the Florida Keys is akin to visiting another country. ![]()
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