This Florida Island Is Known As The 'Diving Capital Of The World'

Rails and road meet along one of America’s most spectacular highways

Leapfrogging from one key to the next over 42 bridges, the Overseas Highway is an engineering marvel with a railroad past that connects mainland Florida and Key West. But travelers beelining to Mile Marker 0 will be missing out on the other keys.

This Florida Island Is Known As The 'Diving Capital Of The World'

Getty ImagesYou don’t have to spend long on the scenic Overseas Highway to find treasure—at the northernmost reach of the Florida Keys sits Key Largo, the “Diving Capital of the World” and a veritable paradise. Here, the pace slows, palm trees sway in gentle breezes, and the waters are as blue as you’ve ever seen them. This first key in Florida’s famous tropical chain offers a mix of underwater adventures, fresh-as-it-gets seafood, and elegant w…