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Upper and Middle Keys Map: Crane Point HammockCrane Point Hammock Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Hours Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm
Address
5550 Overseas Hwy
Location MM 50
Phone 305/743-9100
Web site www.cranepoint.net
Prices Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors over 65, $5 students, free for children 5 and under

Frommer's Review

Crane Point Hammock is a little-known but worthwhile stop, especially for those interested in the rich botanical and archaeological history of the Keys. This privately owned, 64-acre nature area is considered one of the most important historic sites in the Keys. It contains what is probably the last virgin thatch-palm hammock in North America, as well as a rainforest exhibit and an archaeological site with prehistoric Indian and Bahamian artifacts.

Also headquarters for the Florida Keys Land and Sea Trust, the hammock's impressive nature museum has simple, informative displays of the Keys' wildlife, including a walk-through replica of a coral-reef cave and life-size dioramas with tropical birds and Key deer. Kids can participate in art projects, see 6-foot-long iguanas, climb through a scaled-down pirate ship, and touch a variety of indigenous aquatic and landlubber creatures.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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