Pigeon Key
This 5-acre island was the camp for the crew that built the old railway in the early 20th century, then served as housing for the bridge builders. From here the vista includes the vestiges of Henry Flagler’s old Seven-Mile Bridge and the one on which traffic presently soars, as well as many old wooden cottages and a tranquil stretch of lush foliage and sea. If you miss the shuttle boat from the Pigeon Key visitor center or would rather walk or bike to the site, it’s about 2 1/2 miles. Either way, you might like to bring a picnic to enjoy after a guided tour and a museum visit to what’s become an homage to Flagler’s railroad, featuring artifacts and photos of the old bridge. An informative 28-minute video of the island’s history runs every hour starting at 10am. Parking is available at the Knight’s Key end of the bridge, at MM 48, or at the visitor center at MM 47, on the ocean side.
This 5-acre island was the camp for the crew that built the old railway in the early 20th century, then served as housing for the bridge builders. From here the vista includes the vestiges of Henry Flagler’s old Seven-Mile Bridge and the one on which traffic presently soars, as well as many old wooden cottages and a tranquil stretch of lush foliage and sea. If you miss the shuttle boat from the Pigeon Key visitor center or would rather walk or bike to the site, it’s about 2 1/2 miles. Either way, you might like to bring a picnic to enjoy after a guided tour and a museum visit to what’s become an homage to Flagler’s railroad, featuring artifacts and photos of the old bridge. An informative 28-minute video of the island’s history runs every hour starting at 10am. Parking is available at the Knight’s Key end of the bridge, at MM 48, or at the visitor center at MM 47, on the ocean side.
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