{"id":14783,"date":"2026-02-27T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/blog\/?p=14783"},"modified":"2026-07-06T15:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:15:27","slug":"fort-zachary-taylor-state-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/blog\/tips-tricks\/fort-zachary-taylor-state-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park visitor guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14783\" class=\"elementor elementor-14783\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a6ce76 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a6ce76\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3924330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3924330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p style=\" margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States. It sits at the western tip of Key West, roughly a 10\u201315 minute walk from Duval Street, and combines a National Historic Landmark Civil War fort with one of the island&#8217;s best beaches &#8211; all for a $6 entry fee.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e764c55 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e764c55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1d4ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b1d4ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\r\n    .worldcup-banner-card {\r\n        max-width: 600px;\r\n        margin: 0px auto; \r\n        border-radius: 16px;\r\n        overflow: hidden; \r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\r\n        background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .worldcup-banner-card:hover {\r\n        transform: translateY(-5px);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .worldcup-banner-card a {\r\n        display: block;\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .worldcup-banner-card img {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: auto;\r\n        display: block;\r\n        transition: transform 0.5s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .worldcup-banner-card:hover img {\r\n        transform: scale(1.01);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .worldcup-banner-arrow {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        bottom: 20px;\r\n        right: 20px;\r\n        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        opacity: 0;\r\n        transform: translateX(-10px);\r\n        transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .worldcup-banner-card:hover .worldcup-banner-arrow {\r\n        opacity: 1;\r\n        transform: translateX(0);\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"worldcup-banner-card\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/USA-Canada-Mexico-horizontal3.webp\" alt=\"World Cup 2026\">\r\n        <!-- Optional Arrow Icon -->\r\n        <div class=\"worldcup-banner-arrow\">\r\n            <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d6f676 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0d6f676\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e98903 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e98903\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locals call it Fort Zach. If you want one stop that delivers history, snorkeling, sunset views, and a half-day of real activity without the crowds of Duval Street, this is it. If you are planning a trip to the Florida Keys, you can easily<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find accommodation for your trip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near the historic center to stay close to the action.<\/span>\n\n<p style=\" margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide covers everything you need before you go &#8211;\u00a0 verified entry fees, hours, parking, activities, beach conditions, tour times, and tips for families, couples, and first-timers. 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USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/arrowhead-stadium-nearby-hotels-kansas-city-usa\" target=\"_blank\">Arrowhead Stadium<span>Kansas City, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/sofi-stadium-nearby-hotels-los-angeles-usa\" target=\"_blank\">SoFi Stadium<span>Los Angeles, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/hard-rock-stadium-nearby-hotels-miami-usa\" target=\"_blank\">Hard Rock Stadium<span>Miami, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/metlife-stadium-nearby-hotels-new-york-new-jersey-usa\" target=\"_blank\">MetLife Stadium<span>New York \/ New Jersey, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/lincoln-financial-field-nearby-hotels-philadelphia-usa\" target=\"_blank\">Lincoln Financial Field<span>Philadelphia, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/lumen-field-nearby-hotels-seattle-usa\" target=\"_blank\">Lumen Field<span>Seattle, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\/levis-stadium-nearby-hotels-san-francisco-bay-area-usa\" target=\"_blank\">Levi\u2019s Stadium<span>San Francisco Bay Area, USA<\/span><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- Simple fallback JavaScript (optional, not strictly needed now) -->\r\n<script>\r\n(function() {\r\n    \/\/ Ensure the marquee works even if there are loading issues\r\n    var track = document.getElementById('stadium-marquee-track');\r\n    if (track) {\r\n        \/\/ Just ensure CSS animation is applied\r\n        track.style.animation = 'stadium-marquee 25s linear infinite';\r\n    }\r\n})();\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d83f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5d83f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6553fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6553fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading 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overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; border:1px solid #ccc;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Detail<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Information<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Official Name<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Address<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Park Hours<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Daily, 8:00 AM to sundown, 365 days a year<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Fort Hours<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Guided Tour<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Daily at 11:00 AM (free with admission)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Daily, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Vehicle Admission<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$6.00 (up to 8 people) + $0.50 Monroe County surcharge per person<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Single-Occupant \/ Motorcycle<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$4.50 (Monroe County surcharge included)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Pedestrians \/ Cyclists<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$2.50 per person<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Park Size<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">54 acres<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Designation<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">National Historic Landmark (1973)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Official Park Website<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">floridastateparks.org<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4520b02 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4520b02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a 54-acre National Historic Landmark in Key West, Florida. It is the southernmost state park in the continental United States and houses the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction of the fort began in 1845 and was completed in 1866 &#8211; a 21-year project using brick shipped from New York and craftsmen brought from England and Ireland. The park is open year-round and offers beach access, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, and daily fort tours alongside its military history exhibits.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f9482f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f9482f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cde5508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cde5508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39846cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39846cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1b932d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1b932d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park entrance is at 601 Howard England Way, reached by driving west through the Truman Annex on Southard Street. It is not visible from the main Key West roads, which is why many visitors miss it entirely.<\/span>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>By car:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Parking is available inside the park. Spaces fill quickly on weekends and during peak season (December\u2013April). Arrive before 10:00 AM on busy days to avoid queuing.<\/span>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>On foot from Duval Street: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 10\u201315 minute walk west through the Truman Annex. Pedestrian admission is $2.50.<\/span>\n\n<p style=\" margin-bottom: 0px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>By bike: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key West&#8217;s most practical transport option. The park has a dedicated cyclist entry lane and ample bike racks. Admission for cyclists is $2.50. You can park your car near Old Town and bike in to skip the vehicle queue entirely.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afac743 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"afac743\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00fcc94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"00fcc94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\r\n\r\n    .modern-travel-card {\r\n        max-width: 600px;\r\n        margin: 0px auto; \r\n        border-radius: 16px;\r\n        overflow: hidden; \r\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\r\n        background: #fff;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \r\n    .modern-travel-card:hover {\r\n        transform: translateY(-5px);\r\n        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n   \r\n    .modern-travel-card a {\r\n        display: block;\r\n        text-decoration: none;\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \r\n    .modern-travel-card img {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        height: auto;\r\n        display: block;\r\n        transition: transform 0.5s ease;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \r\n    .modern-travel-card:hover img {\r\n        transform: scale(1.01);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .card-arrow {\r\n        position: absolute;\r\n        bottom: 20px;\r\n        right: 20px;\r\n        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);\r\n        width: 40px;\r\n        height: 40px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        opacity: 0;\r\n        transform: translateX(-10px);\r\n        transition: all 0.3s ease;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .modern-travel-card:hover .card-arrow {\r\n        opacity: 1;\r\n        transform: translateX(0);\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"modern-travel-card\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/events\/fifa-world-cup-2026\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/travelarii.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Travelarii-Banner-image4.webp\" alt=\"World Cup 2026\">\r\n        <!-- Optional Arrow Icon -->\r\n        <div class=\"card-arrow\">\r\n            <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#333\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d916241 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d916241\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1f7083 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1f7083\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Admission Fees<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93b458f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93b458f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb57588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb57588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All fees are current as of 2026, sourced directly from the Florida State Parks official site. The Monroe County surcharge is included in the single-occupant and pedestrian prices.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a3a6f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a3a6f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5803344 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"5803344\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"width:100%; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; border:1px solid #ccc;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Entry Type<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Fee<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Vehicle (up to 8 people)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$6.00 + $0.50 surcharge per person<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$4.50 (surcharge included)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Pedestrian, cyclist, or extra vehicle passenger<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$2.50 (surcharge included)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass (passenger in vehicle)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$2.50<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec3cd32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ec3cd32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4c4c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc4c4c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Note<\/span>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The America the Beautiful National Parks Pass ($80\/year) does not cover Florida State Park entrance fees. Florida State Parks has its own annual pass program &#8211; check floridastateparks.org for current options.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a95224f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a95224f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4033853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4033853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to See at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3b9c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b3b9c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39cb481 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39cb481\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. The Civil War Fort<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b8417f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0b8417f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-849e2dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"849e2dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brick fort is the centerpiece of the park. Construction spanned 1845 to 1866 and was driven by the US Army&#8217;s need to secure the southern coastline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fort served as a Union stronghold during the Civil War, played a role in the Spanish-American War, and remained militarily active through World War II and the Cuban Missile Crisis. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside, you move through red-brick arched corridors, former gun rooms, and cannon emplacements. The fort houses the world&#8217;s largest collection of Civil War armament &#8211; cannons, seacoast guns, and preserved weapons that were discovered buried in the walls during excavations in the 1960s and 1970s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpretive panels throughout the fort provide detailed context on construction, daily soldier life, and the fort&#8217;s strategic role at each stage of its history.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc2809 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fc2809\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de3c5ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de3c5ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. The Beach<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8988949 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8988949\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d075dc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d075dc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Zachary Taylor has one of the best beaches in Key West &#8211; known locally as the &#8220;Rocky Beach&#8221; or simply Fort Zach Beach. It is a man-made beach of brown sand and pebbles, narrow but well-shaded by Australian pine trees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The water is clear, clean, and blue-green; the rocky limestone formations just offshore create ideal snorkeling conditions and keep the swimming area free of the murky, stagnant water found at other Key West beaches.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water shoes are essential. The rocky seabed begins immediately at the waterline and extends into the swimming zone. Experienced snorkelers know this &#8211; first-timers are regularly surprised.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025bae6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"025bae6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccaad05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ccaad05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Coral Reef and Marine Life<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cf1d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52cf1d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ad5776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ad5776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park sits adjacent to a living coral reef. Snorkeling from the beach puts you directly over coral species, including knobby brain coral, tube coral, and starlet coral, set amid large seagrass beds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common marine sightings include parrot fish, schools of yellowtail snapper, lobster, and a variety of hard and soft corals. Water visibility is typically strong because the adjacent shipping channel keeps currents moving through the area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d66f6c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d66f6c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be9763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1be9763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Scenic Trails<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be58e9e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be58e9e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c06cfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c06cfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two trail options run through the park&#8217;s tropical vegetation:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tropical Hammock Trail &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a nature walk focused on native plant life, connecting the beach area to the fort.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fort View Nature Trail &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers exterior views of the 19th-century fort structure from the outside perimeter.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are short and accessible. Neither requires hiking gear &#8211; comfortable walking shoes work fine unless you are heading straight from trail to beach.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf44fee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf44fee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da2fb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6da2fb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Historic Blacksmith Shop<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d97a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5d97a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116a2f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"116a2f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A preserved blacksmith shop on the fort grounds shows the metalworking tools and techniques used by craftsmen who maintained the fort during its active years. It is a small but specific detail that adds texture to the history for visitors who take their time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a02e58 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a02e58\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-867a8b5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"867a8b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Do at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e673d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76e673d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ab9a53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ab9a53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Swimming<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4654c99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4654c99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4475d32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4475d32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beach is Key West&#8217;s best swimming location. The water is shallow near shore but deepens quickly beyond the rocky formations, making it comfortable for adults and older children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adjacent shipping channel keeps the water clean and well-circulated. Younger children or less confident swimmers should stay within the buoy line. Lifeguards are not always present &#8211; check current staffing with the park.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd92f0a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd92f0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08129d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"08129d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Snorkeling<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8731d5c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8731d5c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-058250e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"058250e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the primary activity draw for most visitors. Snorkel gear (mask, fins, and snorkel) is available for rent at the Chickee Hut on the beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visibility is consistently good due to the channel currents. The limestone formations directly offshore are productive spots for fish and coral sightings, reachable within a short swim from the shoreline.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e5c6b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e5c6b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b5935f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b5935f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Fort Tours and History Programs<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7087d61 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7087d61\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a468cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a468cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free guided tour runs daily at 11:00 AM and lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Rangers lead the group through the fort&#8217;s interior, explaining the construction history, the Civil War period, and the Spanish-American War in detail. The tour brings the exhibits to life in a way that self-guided brochures do not.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-guided tours are available throughout the fort&#8217;s operating hours (10:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM). New interpretive panels throughout the fort have expanded the self-guided experience significantly. A free brochure is available at the entrance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living history re-enactments take place on the third weekend of every month. Local re-enactors demonstrate Civil War-era military life &#8211; uniform, equipment, and drills &#8211; in and around the fort. If your travel dates align, this is worth planning around.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4dda91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4dda91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab255b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab255b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Fishing<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca469b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eca469b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-020cd64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"020cd64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing is permitted on the rock jetty on the west side of the park, adjacent to the main Key West shipping channel. The jetty is productive for grouper, snapper, jacks, and tarpon. A valid Florida fishing license is required. Bring your own gear; no fishing equipment is available for rent on-site.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec3a54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ec3a54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c6f219 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c6f219\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Paddling<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ebf87f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ebf87f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae15d00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae15d00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park has a canoe, kayak, and paddleboard launch on the east end of the beach. You must bring your own equipment. All hard-bottom flotation devices must remain outside the designated swim buoy area for safety. The waters around the park offer calm paddling with views of the shipping channel and the surrounding coastline.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f3cb9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36f3cb9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e77b0a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e77b0a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">7. Cycling<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2748b55 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2748b55\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e948a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e948a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park has a dedicated entry lane for cyclists, ample bike racks throughout, and bike-accessible trails. Cycling in is the most practical option on busy days &#8211; you bypass the vehicle queue and pay only $2.50 to enter. You can ride through the park, park your bike near the beach or fort, and explore on foot from there.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f39fee6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f39fee6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d71c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70d71c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">8. Birding<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-135fbbf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"135fbbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-badb96e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"badb96e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Zachary Taylor is a designated stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail. The park&#8217;s mature tropical hammock and shoreline position make it a productive birdwatching site, particularly during the spring and fall migrations. Bird lists are available at the ranger station. Species vary by season; migratory warblers, shorebirds, and raptors are reliably seen during migration windows.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2310b96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2310b96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f9a91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6f9a91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">9. Picnicking and Grilling<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbe8cc0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bbe8cc0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0124b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f0124b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available in the shaded hammock area near the beach &#8211; free to use. The park operates a strict carry-in, carry-out policy. Bring a trash bag; there are no bins for general waste. Alcohol is not permitted anywhere in the park.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e25226c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e25226c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c3ca2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c3ca2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">10. Scuba Diving<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee5bd7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee5bd7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39aa51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c39aa51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park&#8217;s offshore coral development makes it a viable scuba dive site from shore. If you bring scuba equipment, a dive flag is required. Always dive with a partner. The waters are suitable for experienced divers; beginners should consider guided offshore reef trips instead.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22571a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22571a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeef936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eeef936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">11. Geocaching<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c800e28 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c800e28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04cf91c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04cf91c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geocachers have placed active caches in and around the park. Check geocaching.com for current cache locations and clues before your visit. It is a practical activity option for families with older children who want something structured to do alongside the beach and fort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1030db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1030db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21a9fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a21a9fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect at Fort Zachary Taylor Beach<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc1b8f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ffc1b8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0727b97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0727b97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most visitors come for the beach. Here is exactly what you will find:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surface:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brown sand and pebbles, not white sand. The beach is narrow but shaded by Australian pines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rocky limestone from the waterline forward. Water shoes are not optional &#8211; they are a practical necessity.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water quality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean and clear, maintained by the shipping channel current. Visibility is consistently better than at other Key West beaches.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Swimming conditions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good for adults and older children. Rocky bottom requires caution for young children.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Snorkeling conditions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excellent. The rocky formations start within a short swim of the shore.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sunset: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park&#8217;s western shoreline along the rock jetty offers unobstructed sunset views over the Gulf with minimal crowds.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a1aa92 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a1aa92\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5988f2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5988f2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Chickee Hut Beach Rentals<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5218ed4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5218ed4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e7a87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72e7a87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental equipment is available from the Chickee Hut on the beach. The hut closes at 4:45 PM; plan accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c569f0c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c569f0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f0ffef elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4f0ffef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"width:100%; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; border:1px solid #ccc;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Item<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Price<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Deposit<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">ID Required<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Umbrella + 2 Lounge Chairs<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$39.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$5.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">No<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Umbrella + 1 Lounge Chair<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$27.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$5.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">No<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Umbrella Only<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$15.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$5.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">No<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Lounge Chair (single)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$12.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$5.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">No<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Blue Raft (inflatable)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$15.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">None<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Snorkel Set (mask, snorkel, fins)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$20.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">None<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Mask and Snorkel (no fins)<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$15.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">None<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Fins Only<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">$7.00<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">None<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Yes<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12d81b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"12d81b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b271d0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b271d0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free beach wheelchair access is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Inquire at the Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9 or contact the park office in advance for accessibility assistance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37cdbd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37cdbd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2152836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2152836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eating at Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0a73fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c0a73fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f6cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5f6cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9 is the park&#8217;s on-site food and drink venue. It operates daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and serves sandwiches, snacks, cold drinks, and beach sundries. The caf\u00e9 sits on a shaded deck overlooking the beach and is the most practical option for a mid-visit break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prices are reasonable by Key West standards. If you are planning a full-day visit, consider supplementing with a packed picnic &#8211; the grills and tables in the shaded hammock area are free and well-maintained.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd235f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bd235f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f2f1d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0f2f1d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Time to Visit Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f6bd66 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f6bd66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a12ced elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a12ced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit is November through April. Key West&#8217;s dry season runs through these months, with temperatures between 65\u00b0F and 80\u00b0F (18\u00b0C\u201327\u00b0C), low humidity, and minimal rain. This is also peak tourist season for Key West, so the park gets busier on weekends.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer (June\u2013August) brings heat, high humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, and mosquitoes. The park is still open and usable, but the beach and trail experience is less comfortable. Water clarity for snorkeling is generally unaffected.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hurricane season runs from June through November. Check the park&#8217;s status if traveling between August and October.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0d307c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f0d307c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9786e89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9786e89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Long Should You Spend at Fort Zachary Taylor?<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc130b1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc130b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a91de25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a91de25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"width:100%; overflow-x:auto;\">\r\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; border:1px solid #ccc;\">\r\n    <thead>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Visit Type<\/th>\r\n        <th style=\"background:#0A1121; color:#fff; padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center; white-space: nowrap;\">Recommended Time<\/th>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/thead>\r\n    <tbody>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Fort tour + quick beach walk<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">1.5\u20132 hours<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Fort tour + swim or snorkel + lunch<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Half day (3\u20134 hours)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n      <tr>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Full beach day + fort + activities<\/td>\r\n        <td style=\"padding:12px; border:1px solid #ccc; text-align:center;\">Full day (5\u20136 hours)<\/td>\r\n      <\/tr>\r\n    <\/tbody>\r\n  <\/table>\r\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cfe026 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cfe026\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc7d6b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc7d6b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the fort first if you plan to do both &#8211; it closes at 5:00 PM, earlier than the park itself.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3978140 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3978140\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1615fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1615fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fort Zachary Taylor for Different Types of Visitors<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576a2c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"576a2c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c956ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c956ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visit to Fort Zachary Taylor can look very different depending on who you&#8217;re traveling with.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec10be3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ec10be3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6275484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6275484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Families<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0263811 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0263811\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc5dbdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc5dbdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fort&#8217;s scale, cannons, and guided storytelling hold children&#8217;s attention well. The free ranger tour at 11:00 AM is particularly good for kids aged 8 and up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beach&#8217;s shallow entry zone and calm water work for children who are confident swimmers; younger or less confident children should stay within the buoy line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The picnic area with free charcoal grills is an excellent low-cost family lunch option. Free beach wheelchair access is available for visitors with mobility needs &#8211; request this at the Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc40a9c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cc40a9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-207cd69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"207cd69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Couples<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0620941 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0620941\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92f4e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b92f4e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The west-side rock jetty at sunset is one of Key West&#8217;s genuinely quiet sunset viewing spots, without the Mallory Square crowds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shaded beach area and paddling access make it a good half-day stop alongside a Key West itinerary. The Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9 terrace is a relaxed lunch stop.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e3730c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e3730c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d56c04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d56c04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Groups<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1de4e9f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1de4e9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1429969 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1429969\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park&#8217;s size, activity range, and free picnic area make it well-suited for group visits. Fishing from the rock jetty, snorkeling in rotating pairs, and hiking the trails can all run in parallel. Note the alcohol-free policy before planning any group gathering.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f4494d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f4494d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f200a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f200a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fort Zachary Taylor Visitor Tips<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a6b89b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a6b89b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52eb787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52eb787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive before 10:00 AM on weekends and during peak season to secure parking without queuing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike in to skip the vehicle line entirely and save money &#8211; pedestrian\/cyclist admission is $2.50 vs. $6.00 per vehicle.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water shoes are essential. The beach entry is rocky from the first step into the water.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fort closes at 5:00 PM even though the park stays open until sundown. If you want to do both the fort and the sunset, plan your timing accordingly.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack in, pack out. The park has no public waste bins. Bring a bag for your rubbish.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No alcohol is permitted anywhere in the park.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol-free but grill-friendly &#8211; charcoal grills are provided in the picnic area.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse stations are available at two locations after swimming. No soap permitted &#8211; water only.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-enactments take place on the third weekend of every month. Check the official park calendar before visiting if this is a priority.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times. Verify the current pet policy at floridastateparks.org before your visit.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cbf9f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cbf9f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b032c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b032c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nearby Key West Attractions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7c4be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5a7c4be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce2b03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8ce2b03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park pairs well with several other Key West landmarks. All are within walking or cycling distance of Old Town.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-minute walk from the park. Tour the author&#8217;s former home and see the famous six-toed cats.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key West Lighthouse and Keeper&#8217;s Quarters Museum &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5-minute walk. Panoramic island views from the top.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mallory Square &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the famous Key West sunset spot. Busier than the fort&#8217;s rock jetty, but the street performers and market make it worthwhile.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Harry S. Truman Little White House &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5-minute walk through the Truman Annex. Presidential history in a well-preserved setting.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duval Street &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Key West&#8217;s main corridor for restaurants, bars, and shopping. A 15-minute walk east from the park entrance.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key West &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explore more of what the island has to offer through Travelarii&#8217;s complete Key West destination guide.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9e33e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e9e33e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8392763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8392763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a375af0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a375af0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;boxed&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c262147 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"c262147\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-toggle{text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{font-weight:700;line-height:1;margin:0;padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5d8dc;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon{display:inline-block;width:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon svg{margin-inline-start:-5px;width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active{border-bottom:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5d8dc;display:none}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:12px 10px}}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-toggle,.e-con>.elementor-widget-toggle{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2031\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2031\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ1. What is the entry fee for Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2031\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2031\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current fees are $6.00 per vehicle for up to eight people (plus a $0.50 Monroe County surcharge per person), $4.50 for a single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle (surcharge included), and $2.50 for pedestrians and cyclists (surcharge included). These fees are verified from the official Florida State Parks website. Prices are subject to change &#8211; confirm at floridastateparks.org before your visit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2032\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2032\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ2. What are the hours for Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2032\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2032\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to sundown, 365 days a year. The fort itself closes at 5:00 PM daily. The Cayo Hueso Caf\u00e9 and Chickee Hut rental service close at 5:00 PM and 4:45 PM, respectively.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2033\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2033\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ3. Is Fort Zachary Taylor worth visiting? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2033\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2033\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes &#8211; it is one of the best-value stops in Key West. For $6 per vehicle, you get access to a National Historic Landmark Civil War fort, the island&#8217;s best beach for snorkeling, shaded picnic facilities, and multiple activity options. The free guided tour at 11:00 AM significantly improves the fort experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2034\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2034\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ4. How long does it take to visit Fort Zachary Taylor? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2034\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2034\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow 1.5\u20132 hours for the fort tour plus a quick beach walk. Plan 3\u20134 hours if you want to snorkel and have lunch. A full beach day with activities runs 5\u20136 hours.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2035\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2035\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ5. Can I swim at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2035\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2035\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The beach is regarded as the best swimming spot in Key West due to its clear, current-swept water. The entry is rocky, so water shoes are essential. Younger or less confident swimmers should stay within the marked buoy area.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2036\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2036\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ6. Is the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor sandy or rocky? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2036\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2036\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both. The beach surface is a mix of brown sand and pebbles. The water entry and seabed are rocky limestone from the shoreline onward &#8211; this is what creates excellent snorkeling conditions, but it also makes water shoes necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2037\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2037\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ7. Is fishing allowed at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2037\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2037\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Fishing is permitted from the rock jetty on the west side of the park, adjacent to the shipping channel. Grouper, snapper, jacks, and tarpon are common catches. A valid Florida fishing license is required.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2038\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2038\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ8. Are pets allowed at Fort Zachary Taylor State Park? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2038\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2038\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pets are generally welcome on a leash. Service animals are welcome in all areas. Verify the current pet policy directly with the park at floridastateparks.org, as rules can change.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2039\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2039\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ9. What is the best time of year to visit Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2039\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2039\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November through April. This is Key West&#8217;s dry season &#8211; temperatures between 65\u00b0F and 80\u00b0F, low humidity, and minimal rain. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms. The park remains open year-round.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-20310\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-20310\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ova-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\" class=\"elementor-toggle-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQ10. When do re-enactments take place at Fort Zachary Taylor? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-20310\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-20310\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living history re-enactments take place on the third weekend of every month. Local re-enactors demonstrate Civil War-era military life at the fort. 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