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Key West, Florida, USA

Key West is a city and an island of the same name, the county seat of Monroe County, and an island in the Florida Keys. It is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.

History

In Pre-Columbian times Key West was inhabited by the Tequesta and Calusa peoples. The first European to visit was Juan Ponce de León in 1521. As Florida became a Spanish colony, a fishing and salvage village with a small garrison was established here.

The island was used by fishermen from Cuba and from the British Bahamas, who were later joined by others from the United States after the latter nation's independence. While claimed by Spain, no nation exercised de facto control over the community there for some time. The island was considered the "Gibraltar of the West" because of its strategic location on the 90-mile (140 km)–wide deep shipping lane, the Straits of Florida, between... Read more

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Key West, Florida, USA

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Caribbean & Bermuda, Transatlantic

Key West is a city and an island of the same name, the county seat of Monroe County, and an island in the Florida Keys. It is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.

History

In Pre-Columbian times Key West was inhabited by the Tequesta and Calusa peoples. The first European to visit was Juan Ponce de León in 1521. As Florida became a Spanish colony, a fishing and salvage village with a small garrison was established here.

The island was used by fishermen from Cuba and from the British Bahamas, who were later joined by others from the United States after the latter nation's independence. While claimed by Spain, no nation exercised de facto control over the community there for some time. The island was considered the "Gibraltar of the West" because of its strategic location on the 90-mile (140 km)–wide deep shipping lane, the Straits of Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. On March 25, 1822, Matthew C. Perry sailed the schooner Shark to Key West and planted the U.S. flag, physically claiming the Keys as United States property.

Key West was relatively isolated until 1912 when it was connected to the Florida mainland via the Overseas Railway extension of Henry M. Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway (FEC). The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 destroyed much of the railroad and killed hundreds of residents. The FEC could not afford to restore the railroad. The U.S. government then rebuilt the rail route as an automobile highway, completed in 1938, which became an extension of United States Highway 1. The portion of U.S. 1 through the Keys is called the Overseas Highway.

Climate

Key West claims to be the only city in the lower 48 states to have never had a frost or a snowfall. Because of the proximity of the Gulf Stream in the Straits of Florida, about 12 miles (19 km) south and southeast, and the tempering effects of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and north, Key West has a notably mild, tropical climate.

Precipitation is characterized by dry and wet seasons. The period of November through April receives abundant sunshine and slightly less than 25 percent of the annual rainfall. This rainfall usually occurs in advance of cold fronts in a few heavy or light showers. May through October is normally the wet season, receiving approximately 53 percent of the yearly total in numerous showers and thunderstorms. Rain falls on most days of the wet season. Early morning is the favored time for these showers, which is different from mainland Florida, where showers and thunderstorms usually occur in the afternoon. Easterly (tropical) waves during this season occasionally bring excessive rainfall, while infrequent hurricanes may be accompanied by unusually heavy amounts. At any rate, Key West is the driest city in Florida. Summer is generally a few degrees cooler than the interior due to the moderating effects of the water, and with tropical breezes is a welcome relief from the interior's scorching temperatures.
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Key West, Florida, USA: Port Information


In 1969, the Port of Key West received its first regularly scheduled cruise ship. The three docking facilities - Mallory Square Dock, Pier B (privately owned by Westin), and the Navy Mole - service over half a million passengers a year. A schedule indicating when a particular cruise ship will be calling on Key West is available at the Port Office and online.

Mallory Square Dock and Pier B are within walking distance to the Old Town. The Outer Mole (Navy Mole) is a little further; you can use a trolley to get to the Old Town.
Besides, the ship can anchor offshore, and passengers are transported ashore by tender boats.
Almost everything is within walking distance.
You can take a cab to get to more remote attractions. 
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Get around Key West, Florida, USA


With many narrow and one-way streets, driving Key West is difficult and parking is expensive. Many visitors choose to rent motor scooters, bicycles, golf carts, explore on foot or use public transportation. When renting a golf cart keep in mind that you have to find parking for this vehicle as well. Scooters and bikes can normally be parked on the sidewalk right outside your destination.

The tourist area in Key West is Duval Street.

Key West Transit offers a fairly comprehensive bus system for local travel in and around Key West and up to MM 53 on Marathon Key in the Lower Keys. For taxi, you may contact One Key West at +1 305-295-5555 to arrange for a pick-up or a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft.

Taxis and ride share services are plentiful and affordable.

If you plan to rent a car be aware that the Enterprise and Alamo desks are not located at the airport. You have to call the shuttle bus and wait for 12 minutes to catch a ride to the Truman Ave location. Budget is the only car rental agency in Key West that does not charge additional fees for a second driver. Renting a car is more necessary if you plan to travel extensively or point to point in different parts of the Florida Keys then if you're staying exclusively on Key West where you won't need a car at all. If your lodgings are in Old Town you can more easily walk or bike to all the attractions.
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What to see in Key West, Florida, USA


  • A Key Encounter. A non-profit "museum" that is on the upper level of Clinton Square Market Mall. A Key Encounter features "Nature Theater", a 3 screen movie theater showing the Christian God's creation of the animals and everything He is believed to have made. It also features "The Jungle Walk" that has live animals and animatronic animals including a 22.5 foot stuffed skin of an Anaconda that ate a woman down in Brazil years ago. And "The George M. Kretschmar, Jr. Planetarium". 

  • Ernest Hemingway House

    , 907 Whitehead St. 9 AM-5 PM daily. Hemingway lived and wrote here for a decade. He also raised cats, the descendants of which still roam the grounds and have extra toes. 

  • Fort Zachary Taylor

    , 601 Howard England Way (end of Southard Street on Truman Annex), ☎ +1 305 292-0037. 8 AM - sundown. The perfect romantic place to cuddle up with someone special, unwind, and watch the sun set as sailboats glide by... all without the crazy circus of Mallory Square. It doesn't get any more romantic in this crowded city. Nature trails, 1866 fort with a real moat, beaches, snack stand. The beach area is the southernmost point in the continental US accessible to the general public, regardless of what the famous buoy at the corner of Whitehead and South Streets says. 
  • Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St. A historic retreat used by President Harry S. Truman. Guided tours are available, as well as a gift shop. It's still used as a retreat and place of business by US government officials today.
  • Key West AIDS Memorial, White Street and Atlantic Boulevard (on the beach). The City of Key West has lost more than a thousand of its citizens to the AIDS epidemic. Some of their names are inscribed on a memorial near the White Street Pier. The memorial is embedded in the sidewalk near the ocean and made of flat smooth granite. The memorial was dedicated on World AIDS Day in 1997 and funded entirely through private sources. At the time of dedication, there were 730 names engraved on the memorial. There are spaces for 1,500 names, and each year more are added and dedicated in a ceremony, also on World AIDS Day in December. A group called Friends of the Key West AIDS Memorial takes care of the memorial. 
  • Key West Art and Historical Society Museum, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd, ☎ +1 305 296-3913. 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Visitors can explore the preserved battlement’s collection of relics from the Civil War, learn about the wrecking and cigar-manufacturing industries which shaped the Florida Keys, view the unique folk art of Mario Sanchez and the imaginative metal sculptures of Stanley Papio, as well as meet the Ghosts of East Martello, including the infamous Robert the Doll. The building, formerly the Fort East Martello, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Key West City Cemetery

    . In Key West, burial customs reflect combinations of African, Hispanic, Anglo and other mixed heritages. Due to the water table of the Keys, most burials are in above ground tombs. Grave markers with unusual inscriptions such as I told you I was sick, Devoted Fan of Julio Iglesias and At Least I know where he's sleeping tonight are not unusual. Cemetery maps are available at the front gate.
  • Key West Lighthouse, 938 Whitehead St. Daily from 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. With a panoramic view of the island. 
  • McCoy Indigenous Park. 
  • Shipwreck Museum, 1 Whitehead St, ☎ +1 305 292-8990, fax: +1 305 292-1617. Offers a panoramic view of the island from its observation tower.
  • Southernmost Point (Corner of Whitehead and South Streets). A "buoy" (actually an old sewer junction painted to look like a buoy) placed at this point contains a claim that it is the southernmost point in the continental USA, but the claim is inaccurate. The true southernmost point of Florida is on Ballast Key, a privately owned island about 9 miles (14 km) from Key West which includes signage prohibiting unauthorized visitors. The marker is also not the southernmost point on Key West island—a private yard is immediately southeast of the buoy, and the island's true southernmost point is in the Truman Annex west of the buoy, which is U.S. Navy property and cannot be entered by civilians. The buoy isn't even the southernmost point that can be accessed by the public — that would be the beach area of Fort Zachary Taylor (see above). Nonetheless, it's one of the city's most visited and photographed spots. 
  • Western Union, 200 William St, ☎ +1 305-290-2045. A schooner listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Wildlife Rescue of the Florida Keys, Atlantic Boulevard and White Streets. This rescue operation has released more than 2,000 healed animals into the wild since 1993. They take care of any animal that needs attention, from seabirds to raccoons, and at any given time you might see up to 100 creatures healing at the center. They come from all over, from the Seven Mile Bridge to the Dry Tortugas. You can visit the patients any day from 9 AM to 5 PM, and the park is open sunup to sundown. It's free, but they like donations and volunteers.
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What to do in Key West, Florida, USA


Nature

  • Key West Nature Preserve. Two entrances on Atlantic Blvd. Oceanfront property that has been turned into an accessible natural area. Enjoy seeing local Key West wildlife such as lizards, butterflies and maybe even a snake.
  • Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Truman Annex Waterfront. With its touch screens, stunning photos, and a roomy theater showing a short high-definition film about the Keys ecosystems, this educational center has become a hit with families. It's a fun way to learn about reef and mangrove habitats before or after an excursion. The newest addition is the Living Reef exhibit, which features a 2,500-gallon reef aquarium. Free admission and parking on-site.
  • Dry Tortugas National Park. Details daily trips to Fort Jefferson. By ferry with Yankee Freedom II.

Watersports

  • Sebago Watersports. Waterfront Area. Reef snorkeling, sunset sails and much more. All things water. Sebago trips are always full of fun and a wonderful crew that will take good care of you. Sunset sails, parasailing, all day adventures from the tame Island Ting to the active Power Adventure. The parasailing tends to be a bit brief (13 minutes), but the crew is friendly.
  • Fury Water Adventures. Fury Water Adventures is a water sports company that has been in Key West for almost the past three decades. It offers snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, water trampoline, sunset sails and cruises, reef eco tours, and glass bottom boat tours. Fury also offers combo packages such as the Ultimate Adventure, the Rum & Reggae, and the Commotion on the Ocean.
  • Diving in Key West. Offering Daily Dive trips to the reefs near Key West.

Other

  • Astro City, Atlantic Blvd. A popular stop for families on their way to and from the beach. Located directly across the street from Higgs beach.
  • Swim With Dolphins, for ages 5 and older.
  • Key West Fishing. Offers charters, guides, and fishing information for Key West. Includes private and group fishing charters.
  • Sunset Celebration, Mallory Square (where Duval Street meets the Gulf of Mexico). This event begins every evening a few hours before sunset and is much like a street carnival, with vendors, performers, food, and fun. Also a great photo op for some of the most beautiful sunsets.
  • The Southernmost Scavenger Hunt, ☎ +1 305 292-9994. Since winning the prestigious "Venture Award" from the Key West Chamber of Commerce, The Southernmost Scavenger Hunt has expanded to offer a wider variety of custom designed features to their ever-popular scavenger hunts.
  • Restless Native Charters (KeyWest bight marina at historic waterfront seaport), ☎ +1 305-394-0600. Luxury sailing catamaran for sail/dive, sunset sails, private parties, weddings/proposals. Upscale food and drink and a great adventure on the water.
  • Honest Works Island Pottery co, 929 Truman Ave (mile marker 1), ☎ +1 419 308-9221. 9 - 6. Honest Works Island Pottery Co. is a vibrant art gallery and active studio space in Old town Key West. Stop on by and watch the pottery in the making or make it yourself. Honest Works offers pottery classes, as well as, paint your own pottery for locals and tourist alike. In this dynamic studio space artists, Adam Russell and Kelly Lever, create and display their own colorful island pottery. Come on in and fell the artist energy flowing!
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What to eat and drink in Key West, Florida, USA


Eat

Budget

  • Conch Republic, 631 Greene St. Enjoy their spacious waterfront setting where the atmosphere is like a trip back in time to the way Key West used to be. Enjoy fresh fish and a raw bar. Feel like you are dining outside with the large windows that remain open during the day. A great place for a drink & some snacks, especially during football season.
  • El Siboney, 900 Catherine St, ☎ +1 305 296-4184. This Cuban restaurant, tucked into a quiet residential intersection, flies well below the tourist radar. Delicious food at very reasonable prices. To sum it up, this is where the locals go for Cuban.
  • Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, 500 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 292-1435. Key West is pretty close to paradise, so you might as well have a cheeseburger while you're there. Prices are kind of high: 11 bucks for a Cheeseburger in Paradise.
  • Schooner Wharf, Caroline Street. A surprising choice for breakfast, this rough and ready landmark has a three-egg seafood omelette that, coupled with a bloody mary or two, will shock you back to life from a throw down night on Duval.

Mid-range

  • A & B Lobster House, 700 Front St. The main dishes are mid-range in price and paired with great tasting appetizers and salads it will be hard to forget your meal here. While Key West is warm and the porch may seem like a good idea make sure the ladies have jackets. It is right on the water and with the fans on high blast, it can get a little chilly.
  • Mangia-Mangia Pasta, 900 Southard St, ☎ +1 305 294-2469. Every day 5:30 PM-10 PM.
  • El Meson de Pepe, 410 Wallstreet (Mallory Square), ☎ +1 305 295-2620. If you want authentic, delicious Cuban food look no further. Be ready for a special treat on the days that Pepe himself takes over the kitchen and creates his delectable masterpieces. The prices are very reasonable and their Mojitos have a kick. Every night at Sunset, they have a band playing and enough space for dancing and having a couple of drinks at the bar.
  • Roof Top Cafe. Exactly what the names suggest, this is a restaurant situated on the rooftop of a building. Overlooking Mallory square this place is perfect for dining during sunset or under the stars. As well as dinner they also serve Breakfast and lunch. Nothing is too expensive and the food is of good quality.
  • The Half Shell Raw Bar, Margaret St, ☎ +1 305 294-7496 231. A Taste of Old Key West! Traditional Key West Raw Bar & great Key West seafood restaurant! Oysters, clams, shrimp, more! A low key restaurant for a casual lunch or dinner. Settle down to an informal atmosphere, local characters, great bar, and waterfront dining. It's a little piece of Old Key West on the historic Key West Bight. Drop in! Enjoy a frosty drink and the freshest seafood this side of the reef!
  • Upper Crust restaurant. A local favorite right on Duval Street next door to Antonia's, they serve what is called "not your average pizza." Unlike other pizzerias, this place serves very thin crust pizza that can be made with or without tomato sauce. Also serves salads and even a few types of seafood as well.

Splurge

  • Nine One Five, 915 Duval St. Dinner served from 6 PM-11 PM. With weather so nice you want to spend as much time outside as possible. So why not take your dining outside. Or as close as possible? Join others on the porch of this dignified Victorian home. Similar to tapas dining, everything is intended to be shared and mixed and matched.
  • Seven Fish, 632 Olivia St, ☎ +1 305 296-2777. This very small restaurant tucked away on Olivia St, is a true delight. The staff is intelligent and polite, the fish dishes are always fresh and innovative. Reservations a must.
  • Square One, 1075 Duval St # C12, ☎ +1 305 296-4300. They serve breakfast lunch dinner and even Sunday brunch. The menu is very similar to many other restaurants. A lot of fish and seafood. A lot of "tropical' flavors and many fruits are included in the ingredients of their dishes.
  • Louie's Backyard, 700 Waddell Ave. This high-end establishment sells "dining with a view," and this is what you get because food is unremarkable.

Drink

There are a large number of drinking establishments of various types. The main tourist strip on Duval Street has numerous watering holes.

  • Bourbon Street Pub, 724 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 294-9354. Part of the gay-oriented Bourbon St. Complex on the 700 block of Duval.
  • Captain Tony's Saloon, 428 Greene St. Ernest Hemingway's old stomping grounds. Pirate's Punch in a 22 oz cup.
  • Fat Tuesdays, 305 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 296-9373. So you're not in New Orleans. Who says that means you can't have Mardi Gras! Featured on MTV's Real World Key West here it is Mardi Gras every day.
  • Hog's Breath Saloon, 400 Front St, ☎ +1 305 292-2032, e-mail: bosshog@hogsbreath.com. Take a peek at the "hog cam" on their website.
  • Irish Kevin's Pub, 211-C Duval St, ☎ +1 305 292-1262. Webcams here, too. Can be a lively place at times.
  • The Lazy Gecko Bar, 203 Duval St. Next door to Sloppy Joe's bar. This place offers air conditioning if you can't take the heat. Also, cool off with one of their 12 daiquiris. Hungry? Grab a slice of pizza or a fresh sandwich. Starting early. Join The Lazy gecko for happy hour from 5-8. Like your friends a lot? Rent the whole place!
  • Rick's/Durty Harry's Entertainment, 202 Duval St, e-mail: info@ricksanddurtyharrys.com. Club w/ 6 different venues & 10 bars. Live entertainment, VIP bar overlooking the action, famous juice & premium spirits bar, dance club, adult entertainment, & live Rock & Roll!
  • Sloppy Joe's Bar, 201 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 294-8759. Ernest Hemingway's "new" stomping grounds. Sloppy Joe's used to sit at the current location of Captain Tony's, but the landlord raised the rent on the owner back in 1937. Legend has it that upon hearing the news, the bar owner and his customers (including Hemingway) moved the bar, barstools, alcohol, etc. across Duval Street to a former restaurant - its current location.

There are also plenty of places to wet your whistle that aren't necessarily right on Duval Street.

  • Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead St, ☎ +1 305 294-6133. The last (or first, depending on your direction of travel) bar on US 1. Not your typical trop-rock bar, the Green Parrot leans more toward blues. Great bands, and an unbelievable selection of blues on the jukebox. Just remember, no snivelers.
  • Rum Barrel Tavern, 528 Front St, ☎ +1 305 292-7862. Pat Croce's place features the largest selection of rums in the world. Not a rum drinker? Plenty of other libations to be had. Several big-screen TVs (you'll never miss an event involving a Philadelphia team) and a deck overlooking Old Town.
  • Schooner Wharf Bar, 202 William St, ☎ +1 305 294-3302. A last little piece of Old Key West, Schooner Wharf is an open-air bar that sits on the Key West Bight. Grab a brew and watch the yachts.
  • Finnegans Wake, 320 Grinnell St. Celebrate life in true Irish Style.
  • Bogarts Irish Pub, 900 - 904 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 296-0815. An Irish pub and restaurant attached to a bed and breakfast located right on Duval Street. Daily happy hour specials offered as well as great Irish food. Come in and say hi and enjoy a nice cold pint.
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Shopping in Key West, Florida, USA


Key West is not like Miami. There aren't many high-end shops or big name brands. While there are a few, Key West is not the place for this type of shopping. Fly into or out of the Miami airport and spend a day in South Beach if this is what you are looking for. There are a lot of shops in Key West, especially along Duval Street, which goes from coast to coast. You can find something to wear at night which in Key West isn't much (price or material). Lose your sunglasses...they have them. Need suntan lotion..check. Want a tattoo? You could get probably get 20 or so if you went to every tattoo place in Key West. This is not a good idea if you have been drinking. You may regret it the next sober morning when you realize you have one or more.

  • Blue, 718 Caroline St. A boutique specializing in women's clothing. Everything from fun tees, to comfy linen pants they have everything for a casual day of drinking.
  • Fairvilla Megastore, 520 Front St (across from the Pier House), ☎ +1 305 292-0448. M-Sa 9 AM-2 AM, Su 10 AM-2 AM. Intimate apparel, exotic fashions, sensual accessories, romantic gifts, playful novelties, passionate books, and tantalizing movies.
  • Fast Buck Freddie's, 500 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 294-2007. Many items for sale are one of a kind or designed and built just for Fast Buck Freddie's. Also known for its window displays.
  • Key Lime-N-More, 424 Greene St (next door to Captain Tony's Saloon), ☎ +1 305 296-9515. All things Key Lime. The only homemade Key Lime pie on the island. Friendly shopkeepers that treat you as more than just another tourist. Hours vary.
  • Conch Republic Gifts. A gift store offering Conch Republic-related items including flags, shirts, magnets and more.
  • Paradise Tattoo, 627 Duval St, ☎ +1 305 292-9110. 10 AM-10 PM, 7 Days. Paradise Tattoo is Key West's Largest, Cleanest & Oldest Studio. So come on get stuck in Paradise.
  • Bare Bones Beach Shop, inc., 2770 N. Roosevelt Blvd (Overseas Market next to Winn-Dixie), ☎ +1 305 296-5970. 9 AM-6 PM Mon-Sat. Bare Bones Beach Shop has swimwear and beach products for men, women and children, in addition to stylish dog clothing and accessories. mid.
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Safety in Key West, Florida, USA


  • Police/Crime Prevention. In an emergency, dial 911 from any phone in the Florida Keys.
  • Visitor Assistance Line, 1-800-771-KEYS (5397). Multi-lingual staff are ready to help you with directions and phone numbers to medical facilities and law enforcement offices and much more. The staff work 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
  • Boating Safety. In an emergency, dial 911 from any Florida Keys land or cellular phone or contact the United States Coast Guard, via Channel 16, on a marine VHF radio.
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 305-289-2320. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is responsible for enforcing safe and environmentally-friendly boating and fishing practices in the Keys. FWC officers patrol docks, bridges and waters.
  • Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Phone 305-292-031. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary sets regulations for boating and fishing in the Keys and offers safe boating tips. They also provide "Sea Smart" advice for divers and snorkelers.
  • Monroe County Bike/Pedestrian Planner, Phone: 305-289-2514.
  • Overseas Heritage Trail, Phone: 305-853-3571. Bicyclists are encouraged to use the Overseas Heritage Trail adjacent to the highway wherever the trail is available.
  • Reef Relief, Phone: 305-294-3100. This independent group offers the latest science on the dangers of feeding fish and other marine mammals.
  • Divers suspecting decompression illness should seek medical attention immediately at one of the Keys hospitals. The staff at these facilities know how to diagnose and treat the condition and, if necessary, will transfer patients to one of two decompression facilities in the Keys. The U.S. Military operates a decompression chamber in Key West. The other, more often used, facility is in the Upper Keys at Mariner's Hospital.
  • Lower Keys Medical Center, Phone: 305-294-5531, 5900 College Road, Stock Island.
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Language spoken in Key West, Florida, USA


English is the official language.

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Bahia Honda Beach  was named the best beach in the United States in 1992. I do not know based on what criteria they decided that because the beach was not very impressive. But it had its own pluses - there was perfectly calm and clear water, white sand, equipped places for...
Key West  is the southernmost city of the continental US states. Among the 49 states (except Hawaii), it is the only city where the temperature below 0 degrees Celsius has never been recorded. It is situated only 90 miles from Cuba and it is the last and the largest island of a...
Our trip took place from April 27 to May 13, 2012. The route was the following:  Miami , Key West , cruise: Cozumel (Mexico) - Belize - Honduras - the Cayman Islands,  Miami , the Bahamas (the Abaco Islands), Fort Lauderdale, and 155 miles along...
Here's a little bit of official information. The city's population is about 25 thousand people. Among 49 U.S. States,  Key West  is the only city where the temperature never went below 32°F. The coldest registered temperature was on 12.01.1886 and 13.01.1881 - 41°F. The...
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