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Higgs Beach-Astro City Playground
Higgs Beach-Astro City Playground Review
This Monroe County park with its groomed pebbly sand is a popular sunbathing spot. A nearby grove of Australian pines provides shade, and the West Martello Tower provides shelter should a storm suddenly sweep in. Kayak and beach-chair rentals are available, as is a volleyball net. The beach also has a marker and cultural exhibit commemorating the gravesite of 295 enslaved Africans who died after being rescued from three South America-bound slave ships in 1860. Across the street, Astro City Playground is popular with young children. Best for: families.
Travel Deals in The Florida Keys
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