There’s no 2 ways about it; there’s lot’s
to see and do in Key West. It’s lucky that visitors can use the
convenient public transportation, taxis, Pedi cabs, tour trains, trolleys
and bicycles to see the many sights and attractions because experiencing
all that this gorgeous little city on the Gulf of Mexico has to offer
can take some time.
Key West is both an architectural and botanical paradise. Local residents
take a great deal of pride in the authentically restored old wooden
homes and have festooned them with beautiful tropical trees and flowers.
Every location in this city tells a story, which isn’t surprising
given that it was the favorite home of renowned American novelist Ernest
Hemingway.
The Historic Seaport District known as the Key West Bight celebrates
the island's seafaring tradition. This harbor once served a shrimp-fishing
fleet, but today "the Bight" is a popular place to organize
a day on the water for divers, snorkelers, anglers and eco-tourists.
Land-lubbers can enjoy a day at the Bight as well, strolling along the
harbor walk or dining at its many restaurants.
At night everyone gathers on the Mallory Dock. The streets are chockablock
with sidewalk cafes, open-air bars and 1st-class restaurants that serve
delicious island specialties. New restaurants and stores are opening
all the time, especially in the historic Bahama Village neighborhood.
Entertainment is easy to find in Key West thanks to the drama, music
and comedy that flourish on the city’s stages.
No trip to Florida is complete without a visit to the Florida Keys,
and no trip to the Keys is complete without a trip to Key West. After
all, 300 years worth of sailors, pirates, ocean lovers and artists can’t
be wrong.
