The Florida Keys is "America's Caribbean" and this peaceful part of the southeastern United States has a laid-back, island feel. Key West (in the south) and Key Largo (in the north) are the main towns. The area has been a popular vacation spot for the rich and famous for years, including presidents Harry S. Truman and Richard Nixon and literary figures, Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. Introduction to the Florida Keys - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Key Largo - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park - Everglades National Park - Everglades Alligator Farm - Florida Keys Wild Bird Center - Dolphins Plus - African Queen - Key West - The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum - Harry Truman's "Little White House" - Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory - Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Marina del Mar - The Pelican - Hampton Inn Manatee Bay - La Te Da - The Truman Hotel - Places to Eat - Key Largo Conch House - Mrs. Mac's Kitchen - Robert is Here - Caribbean Club - Mangia Mangia - La Creperie - Places to Shop - Key Largo Chocolates - Shell World - Mel Fisher's Key West Treasure Chest - Bahama Village - Duval Street