Several national parks, including parks in Key West and Homestead, are waiving usual entrance fees for National Park Week.
The money-saving event is April 22 to April 26.
The national parks in Florida are
Entry is always free to the The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West, which that showcases the local ecosystems with interactive displays and exhibits.
Among the exhibits is a mock version of the Aquarius ocean laboratory.
The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 305-809-4750.
The venue offers Discovery Saturday programs the third Saturdays of the month, featuring free activities for kids.
The Center is run and sponsored by Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, NOAA, the South Florida Water Management District, Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, the National Wildlife Refuges of the Florida Keys and Eastern National.
Several national parks, including some in The Florida Keys and other parts of Florida, are waiving usual entrance fees January 21.
The money-saving offer is for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The participating parks include
Several national parks in Florida, including a park in the Florida Keys, are waiving usual entry fees for Veterans Day.
The money-saving offer is available November 10, November 11 and November 12.
Participating parks include
Pack a picnic, listen to the birds and embark on a relaxing nature stroll.
Florida State Parks are offering that opportunity free.
Most state parks, including several in the Florida Keys, are waiving their usual entry fees Veterans Day, November 11.
The Skyway Fishing Pier in St. Pete is excluded. Regular fees for boat rentals and other activities are in effect.
Several national parks in Florida, including a park in the Florida Keys, are waiving usual entry fees for National Plublic Lands Day.
The money-saving offer is available September 29.
Other fee-free days at participating National Parks include November 10-12, Veterans Day weekend
Participating parks include
The Historic Key West Inns are offering free perks to eligible guests.
The longer the stay, the more amenties guests receive.
The perks may include free beverages, free entry to local attractions and free slices of key lime pie.
With a seven night stay, receive all the amenities and a free seventh night.
Some exceptions and exclusions apply.
The offer is available for those booking at least two days. For reservations phone 800-549-4430 and request the “Stay Longer – Get More” deal.
Folks on active duty in the armed forces and their families are eligible for free entry to an assortment of venues, including several in the Florida Keys.
The free entry for military members and their families in the summer is presented by the Blue Star Museums program.
The program is available to September 3, 2012.
Participating museums are featured on the website.
Here are some .
Islamorada
Key West
