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Key West
Key West is the southern most island in Florida, and you can even find the very end
of US Route 1 going off the end of the pier on its southern most tip. The city lies 129 miles
southwest of Miami and 106 miles north-northeast of Cuba and has been a seaport destination for
many cruise ships; with the Key West International Airport bringing in the visitors from afar
to cruise the city blocks around and around and around. After traveling around the small island
city, find a comfortable seat, at one of the many famous bars, and you can see the cars traveling
around the city, time after time. It really becomes somewhat of a parade, as you begin to notice
familiar vehicles and the people in them. There are plenty of hotels and guest houses, as well
as some bed and breakfast places for you to stay at, but no parking overnight is allowed along the
beaches or streets. The beaches here aren't as nice as those up either side of the coast, but most
people aren't coming here for the chance to swim in the ocean. The sights and sounds of the city,
the many antique and souvenir shops will keep you plenty busy. There are some places that have
unimaginable treasures set out in glass cases for you to peruse and enjoy, and the atmosphere is
always one of margaritaville and Jimmy Buffett songs. Two famous writers have lived here; Tennessee
Williams and Ernest Hemingway, and you will see those places in your visits. The island has been
called the "Conch Republic" and it is a great story for those warm evenings when you come down here. The island itself
is rich in history and culture, since it sits on the southern most part of the United States and did
have a great relationship with Cuba before the revolution. In fact, Pan American Airlines was started
in Key West to shuttle people back and forth between the two islands and many famous politicians, as well
as artists have come here for inspiration and the friendly atmosphere that permeates the air. It is
a marvelous place to visit and will be most enjoyable for all.
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Old Town
Key West
The
western part of the island has been
called "Old Town" because most of
the historical properties lie there, and includes
the Truman Annex, Mallory Square, Fort Zachary
Taylor and Duval Street; with their fabulous bungalows
and guest mansions. The buildings were built anywhere
from 1886 to 1912, and are atypical for the region with
wood frame homes that are one to two and a half stories
sitting on concrete foundation piers that are at least
3 feet above the ground. The roofs are metal and peaked
wood siding, gingerbread trim and wood lattice screens
that cover the ugly look of the piers. Since the 1940s
the island has doubled in size due to landfill, and the
newer area on the east side is often referred to as "new
town", where the shopping centers, malls, ball parks,
schools, residential neighborhoods and the Key West
International Airport is located.
Key West and the other keys sit on
the dividing line of the Atlantic
Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, with
different currents and the calmer,
warmer waters of the gulf usually
seen with large clumps of seagrass.
These two great bodies of water join
just below the Keys and are called
the Straits of Florida. One of the
biggest attractions here, believe it or not
is the concrete buoy that sits at the corner
of South and Whitehead Streets, claiming to be
the southern most point of the United States;
but that distinction belongs to land on the
Truman Annex, which is not open to the public.
The city is the only one in the lower United States
to never had a frost, with the average yearly lows
reaching only in the 60s. The winter season, or
November through April brings about a quarter of the
yearly rains, with the remainder coming during the
summer months, which are usually from April until
late October. Probably the worst weather that the
island gets is the hurricane, with 85 tropical cyclones
coming within 60 miles of the island in the last 158
years, and only 37 of those being of hurricane strength.
The best way to see the island and all of its wonderful
cultural and historical places is to rent a bike and
cruise, like the cars, with walking being fine, but
hot and humid in the summer months, and the usual
afternoon showers. Sunsets are nothing short of
spectacular here, and the entire city seems to hold
its breath for a moment as that bright orange ball
slowly goes down in the western horizon.
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Things to do in Key West,
FL
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Old
Town Trolley Tour - Explore the southernmost
city's narrated tour covering over 100 points of
interest. Learn about the history and legends of Key
West. You can get off the trolley to shop and dine
at any stop. Return back to the trolley at your
leisure.
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Sebago Key West - Enjoy a sunset cruise, a
dolphin charter, snorkeling, weddings, kayaking,
parasailing and much more. Snorkel on the only live
coral reef in the U. S. Key West Sebago offers
everything you will want to do while in Key West.
Just bring your towel, swimsuit and sunscreen, and
have a great time.
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Sky
Dive Key West - View the Keys from two miles up,
then experience your 40 second free-fall and 5
minute canopy ride when you take the plunge into the
air on your sky dive. USPA Certified Instruction
100% Safety Record. And when it's all done and over,
enjoy the photos and/or video of the whole event.
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Beaches - Lets not forget the beaches while in
Key West. Whether gulf side or ocean side, Key West
has some of the most beautiful beaches. While relaxing in the
sun, or enjoying your favorite beach activity, you will love Key
West beaches. Imagine watching the sun rise in the
morning and set in the evening here in Key West,
Florida.
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25, 2007
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