Windley Key

Windley Key is part of the upper Florida Keys. The key is a small island near Islamorada. It can be found on US 1 or Overseas Highway, which runs from Homestead down to Key West. The key is from mile marker 84 to mile marker 85.5. Technically it is between Plantation Key and Upper Matecumbe Key. Windley Key became a part of Islamorada in 1997 when it was incorporated.

A popular attraction of Windley Key is the Theater of the Sea. It was a popular attraction from its beginnings in 1946. The other most popular location to visit is Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park. The park was used to build the Overseas Railroad, which was built to bring two islands together called Umbrella Keys. The construction quarried rock created from ancient coral deposits. It is also known as keystone. The railway station on Windley Key was called Quarry, since that was its primary use.

Though the island is small compared to other keys it is still worth a visit for those on their way to or from Key West. The state park has five short hiking trails, as well as a visitor center.