Can’t stop fantasizing about mellow beach days during the cold holiday season? Seeking a cozy and relaxing-friendly destination? If you're all about sensational sunsets, unforgettable places & exquisite food, the perfect place for you to visit while on vacation will be our favorite hidden gem in Florida, the one and only Key West!
Key West may be small - but it sure knows how to party. And festivals are some of the best ways to experience Key West’s quirkiness. Whether you'd like to attend one of the naughty events at Fantasy Fest drag-queen-galore, or are looking for a more family-friendly celebration like the "Bight" Before Christmas holiday extravaganza, Key West's festivals won't disappoint.
Key West goes way back, long before Matthew Perry planted the U.S. flag in 1822. It is brimming with history, tourists, and eccentricities (there's even an entire haunted side - only for the brave souls). For true history hunters, there's a rich background full of quirky facts that won't surprise most Conchs, but might raise some eyebrows from our visitors. As Mayor Tony Tarracino said, "Key West is an insane asylum. We're just too lazy to put up the walls or fences."
Its been a scorcher of a summer but is anyone starting to miss the heat? Well, you’re in luck. Key West keeps things balmy all your round so you can escape the frigid fall!
Barefoot Billy came to Key West as a suntan lotion salesman before starting renting jet skis 30 years ago. But if jet skis don't float your boat. Billy's got something that will. With everything from catamaran cruises to private charters around Key West.
Read MoreGet 15% off Ghost Tours by using VACAKW15 on the best Key West Ghost Tours! From its past as an indigenous mass burial site to a pirate hideout, Key West is one of the most haunted places in Florida.
Read MoreApril is Earth Month, a time for us to celebrate the sea creatures, nature, outdoor activities, and more in and around Key West. Let’s check out some of the best places to spot the creatures & critters of Key West!
Read MoreAfter the biting cold winter combined with the quarantine, you are probably itching for some warm weather and sunshine. What’s there to do in Key West in the springtime? Check out our top recommendations.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. Pumpkin spice is flowing, leaves are falling, and temperatures are dipping. Here in Key West, dipping temperatures mean that the high is now only 79 degrees so, at the most, you might want to pack a light sweater.
You won’t get very far on the list of famous American writers without mentioning Ernest Hemingway. Not only was he a famous author but Hemingway was also a world traveler.
Read MoreSet sail, have a picnic on the trampoline, and watch the dolphins frolic around you while watching the sunset on your very own catamaran!
Read MoreYou may discover interesting things that you've never seen before on this insider's guide that we've specially compiled for you & your next getaway – from half-day adventures to exciting history facts.
Read MoreSt. Mary Star of the Sea, the oldest Catholic church in South Florida and one of the oldest in the state, is now the first basilica in the Archdiocese of Miami.
Read MoreThe Conch Republic boasts a state-of-the-art multiplex to see the best of independent, foreign and alternative movies. The Tropic Cinema is a jewel of a theatre in the heart of Key West.
Read MoreThe center is a great spot for observing migratory birds in both the fall and spring. The Key West Wildlife Center operates a clinic on the property that provides treatment to injured and sick wildlife.
Read MoreThe Studios was founded with the vision of bringing world class artists to the island, connecting them with local audiences and artists, and offering space for both to explore their creativity.
Read MoreBuilt in 1907, Fire Station No. 3, located at the corner of Grinnell and Virginia Streets, is one of the oldest fire stations in the state of Florida.
Read MoreWith over 50 years of service around the work, USCGC INGHAM is a quintessential portrait of Coast Guard history from 1936 to 1988.
Read MoreI told you I was sick ! That is a famous marking on one of the graves in the Key West Cemetery.
Read MoreWitness some 50 to 60 different species from around the world, as well as varieties of colorful birds, all under a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.
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