12Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
The fort in this park in Key West predates the Civil War. It was erected in 1845 on the day Florida officially became a state. Named after President Zachary Taylor following his death in 1850, it was used during the infamous Civil War, the Spanish-American War, both World Wars, and even the Cuban Missile Crisis. Not a history buff? Have a picnic. Stroll the beach, go fishing, swimming, and snorkeling too.
