16 days in Florida Itinerary

The jewel of Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River spreads around spring-fed Kings Bay, known for maintaining a constant 22 C (72 F) temperature all year long.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Alpaca Magic USA, trek along Withlacoochee State Trail, and then stroll through Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Crystal River day trip tool.

Toronto, Canada to Crystal River is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in February: high temperatures in Crystal River hover around 26°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Key West.

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Visit Truman Little White House and Curry Mansion Inn for their historical value. Visiting Scuba & Snorkeling and Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Key West Cemetery, see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Fort Zachary Taylor, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Key West trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Crystal River to Key West takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Crystal River in February, with highs in Key West at 30°C and lows at 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

You'll get in some beach time at Bahia Honda State Park and Sunset Park Beach. Escape the urban bustle at National Key Deer Refuge and The Turtle Hospital. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Sombrero Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Pablo Catholic Church, look for all kinds of wild species at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and kick back and relax at Calusa Beach.

For photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Marathon travel route planning tool.

Traveling by car from Key West to Marathon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Marathon, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Visit Indian Key State Historic Site and Key Largo Baptist Church for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours and Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center. When in Key Largo, make a side trip to see Coral Castle in Homestead, approximately Homestead away. The adventure continues: see what you can catch with Florida Keys Flats Fishing, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Justin Martyr Catholic Church, immerse yourself in nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and take a tour of Spiegel Grove.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Key Largo trip itinerary website.

Drive from Marathon to Key Largo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Marathon in February, plan for slightly colder nights in Key Largo, with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Miami Beach.

Separated by water from the neighboring city of Miami, Miami Beach sits on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

On the 15th (Wed), steep yourself in history at Barnacle State Historic Site, then stroll through 12th Street Beach, then get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District, and finally take a stroll through Lincoln Road. On the next day, cast your line with Miami Peacock Adventures - Day Tours and then stroll through Hollywood Beach.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Miami Beach trip itinerary planning site.

Drive from Key Largo to Miami Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. February in Miami Beach sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. Overflow from Lake Okeechobee into the Florida Bay formed these wetlands, which are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and an array of wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Mahogany Hammock, then steep yourself in history at Nike Missile Site HM-69, then look for all kinds of wild species at Anhinga Trail, and finally stroll through Gumbo Limbo Trail. On the 18th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Pineland Trail and then admire the verdant scenery at Shark Valley Visitor Center.

To see more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Everglades National Park holiday site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Miami Beach to Everglades National Park. In February in Everglades National Park, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.