- Egmont Key State Park - the ruins of Fort Dade (a military garrison built during the Spanish-American War in 1898) and a working lighthouse that’s more than 150 years old. The lighthouse is a relic of the prominent role the island played in Florida’s Seminole Indian War in 1854 as well as the Civil War. Immerse yourself in the island’s rich past by walking around Fort Dade, including a carriage brick road, sidewalks, gun batteries and a guardhouse.
The guardhouse building has been restored to serve as a visitor center and small museum (hours are sporadic). Learn more about the island’s environment and heritage through wildlife and history exhibits here.
- Private transportation
- Food and drink is not provided
Should you have the desire to engage with an abandoned island on your own, a day visit to Egmont Key State Park could be exactly what you’re after.
Fort Dade’s remnants, a military stronghold erected during the Spanish-American War in 1898, and a functioning lighthouse that is over a century and a half old, are key features. The lighthouse symbolizes the important part the island took in Florida’s Seminole Indian War in 1854 and the Civil War. Experience the profound history of the island by exploring the surroundings of Fort Dade, which includes a carriage brick road, sidewalks, gun batteries, and a guardhouse.
The guardhouse structure is now a refurbished visitor center and modest museum (open hours vary). Gain further information about the island’s ecosystem and legacy through the wildlife and history displays available.
- Travel Time is already included in the total tour duration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
