Key West Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 The most action packed of the Florida Keys 


Con

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 Can get crowded, drunk people doing dumb things 


In a nutshell

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 Everyone should go there at least once in a lifetime! 

 

Explore Key West

Things to Do  

Duval Street

Duval Street, Key West

 20 Reviews  Duval Street in Key West is known for its ***colorful*** nightlife. You can see a little bit of all kinds of attire, including some men who like to dress in unusual and/or women's clothing. There is even one bar called Garden of Eden where clothing is optional. I've never figured out how the patrons... 

Southernmost Point

Southernmost Point, Key West

 47 Reviews  Get your photo taken at the southernmost point of the continental USA. We got there in the afternoon, and the sun was behind us and it was hard to take a good pic. If you want a better photo, get there in the early morning. There will be less people too. 

Hotels  

Eden House

 6 Reviews and 812 Opinions  I am currently experiencing the happy hour on a deck above the pool. It is the designated smoker's... 

Ocean Key Resort

 4 Reviews and 937 Opinions  Stayed in an Ocean front room and was awaken early every morning by the intoxicated homeless... 

Restaurants  

Blue Heaven

Blue Heaven, Key West

 23 Reviews  This is just the kind of funky local place Boyd and I love to find! The outside seating area is covered by sails to protect from sun and rain, and there is a small stage for music. We went for breakfast, and it was great - chickens running between the tables (chickens seem to roam free all over KW).... 

Kelly's Bar-Grill

Kelly's Bar-Grill, Key West

 9 Reviews  Kelley's Bar and Grill ha two claims to fame: it was founded by actress Kelly McGillis, star of 1980s hit movies Top Gun and The Witness, and it was the original home of Pan American Airlines when the company was founded in 1927. We were traveling between Fort Taylor and the Audubon House, and... 

Nightlife  

Adult Entertainment

Adult Entertainment, Key West

 23 Reviews  FRAUD alert, BEWARE! This "Adult entertainment club" (Kwsc Inc) in 1221 Duval Street Key West is just set-up for scamming, cheating and robbing you. They lie and try to take as much your money as possible. They charge 200 USD just for entrance and you won't get anything they might promise. They... 

Fantasy Fest

Fantasy Fest, Key West

 9 Reviews  Hello all FantasyFesters! Oct. 21-Oct. 20, 2011 & the theme this year is "Aquatic Afrolic". While I've only been 11 times, I have learned a few things at this event called "Mardi Gras on steroids" Clothing/Shoes: Key West is a walking town especially on and around Duval Street so comfortable, or... 

Transportation  

Transportation Options

Transportation Options, Key West

 16 Reviews  Key West is a small island and a bicycle is all you need to get around. Even the public busses and some of the taxis have bike carriers for when you get tired of pedaling or to impaired to ride. The City Busses only cost two dollars (multi trip passes available) and will carry your bike on a rack on... 

Boat To

Boat To, Key West

 10 Reviews  There were several ferry services to Key West. From Miami, there was a new service offered by Fast Cats Thursday through Sunday Departures: This service has apparently been discontinued and the boats are for sale Contact: 305-400-6446 The Key West Shuttle has in the past operated two boats - one... 

Shopping  

Clothing

Clothing, Key West

 9 Reviews  We used to be able to get very nice leather sandals in this style which were sturdy and comfortable and could be made in colors or fabric to match the Key West Hand Print dresses. They still have them, but they also have this kind if you prefer them These sandals look to me like cheap tourist stuff,... 

Duval St.

Duval St., Key West

 9 Reviews  The colorful signs in the window caught our eye, and when we walked in, my friend spied two WWII-era Navy recruiting poster images (she is retired Navy) that she has been trying to find for quite some time. These are nice, wood plaques and she was thrilled! They have EVERYTHING here - Florida &... 

Local Customs  

Manners

Manners, Key West

 11 Reviews  I'm sorry I lost info on who wrote these tips of Do's & Dont's for Fantasy Fest. It makes sense, so thanks to the creator whereever they are: Don't wear a mask you can't drink in or costume you can't use the bathroom in, or shoes you can't walk in. Do dress sexier than you thought you might.... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Party Hearty

Party Hearty, Key West

 12 Reviews  fellow seniors, be careful in jimmy buffet Margaretville, because if you are too noisy they will ask you to leave. that what happen to me. let me tell you the whole story. you can agree or not, this is what happen to me. I am on here because I do not want this to happen to anyone else. I went on... 

Parking

Parking, Key West

 7 Reviews  I would recommend arriving in Key West during the week if you can, I did and was luck to find street parking, but it is extremely difficult to find, even on a wednesday, if you can't you will have to pay $14 a day for parking. Make sure that you do not park in the resident spaces, it will be marked... 

Tourist Traps  

T-Shirt Shops

T-Shirt Shops, Key West

 12 Reviews  When going into this shop, ask for the price before you check out. This store attempted to charge me $96 for 3 t-shirts and a shot glass. When we refused to pay, the store employee threatened to call the police; when we agreed to wait he proceeded to yell obscenities (ex:"Get the hell out, F you you... 

Overhyped attractions

Overhyped attractions, Key West

 8 Reviews  The tourist section of the island is overpriced and overrated in my opinion as most of the shops there all sell the same t-shirts with inane logos about partying and drinking and you will be driven off of the sidewalks by large groups of asian tourists and overweight Northern Floridians that smell... 

What to Pack  

Casual / Light

Casual / Light, Key West

 14 Reviews  Ladies: Sundress Shorts Light Jacket (it cools off when the sun goes down) Sandals Guys: Shorts Button down camp shirts sandals (but please - no socks) hat Sunscreen! Aspirin (for when you have been out in the sun all day) Definitely bring a camera - Key West has beautiful beaches, interesting... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Cemetery and Ghosts

Cemetery and Ghosts, Key West

 12 Reviews  An African cemetery appears on an Army Corps of Engineers map drawn in 1861. It is labled "African Cemetery with nine small Xs. This location probably has up to 295 graves extending from under the West Martello Tower out onto the beach toward the east (i.e. toward Miami) According to the website... 

Quirky Stuff

Quirky Stuff, Key West

 9 Reviews  One of the things we love to do is to go get some naked wings and then go to Peppers and sample their wares. I recommended it to my aunt for her to go when she was down here, and she not only went, but she bought some of their sauces. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Water Sports

Water Sports, Key West

 16 Reviews  Want to raise from the water like James Bond and fly? Then this sport might be something for you. It is called Jetpack. One needs to wear something that looks like a rocket back pack with 2 water jet pipes. Seawater is pumped as the propellant. It's quite futuristic and funny to watch. 

Favorites  

Architecture

Architecture, Key West

 10 Reviews   Audubon House on 205 Whitehead St. was built by Capt. John Geiger in 1844. He was a wrecker. There is an admission fee of $10 for adults now. 305-294-2116 877-281-2473 The house was not actually Audubon's. He just stayed there for awhile when he was doing his famous bird paintings for his... 

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