a day in Key West
Apr 2nd, 2007, 06:40 PM
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Key West is a tourist destination and just about anything you do will be 99-100% tourist.
You might start your day with a good overview of the key, offered by the conch train tour. www.conchtrain.com
Then, depending on your interests, walk along Duval, go on a snorkeling trip, or spend some time on one of the key's few beaches.
Don't miss sunset at Mallory Square, of course. www.mallorysquare.com
You might start your day with a good overview of the key, offered by the conch train tour. www.conchtrain.com
Then, depending on your interests, walk along Duval, go on a snorkeling trip, or spend some time on one of the key's few beaches.
Don't miss sunset at Mallory Square, of course. www.mallorysquare.com
Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:15 AM
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The kids would probably enjoy the aquarium and perhaps Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum
Fast Buck Freddie's on Duval might also interest them and you.
Believe me, the "tourists" have already discovered every nook and cranny of Key West.
Fast Buck Freddie's on Duval might also interest them and you.
Believe me, the "tourists" have already discovered every nook and cranny of Key West.
Apr 3rd, 2007, 05:36 AM
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Just a word of caution - the last time we were in Key West (a couple years ago) some of the stores displayed merchandise and t-shirts with slogans that weren't exactly "kid-friendly". But Key West can be a fun place to spend the day - just know that you won't have the place to yourselves! Our kids' favorites were Mel Fisher's Museum and Mallory Square.
Apr 3rd, 2007, 06:18 AM
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If you want to do something the kids will alwyas remember, take the Discovery Glass Bottom Boat ride out to the reef...
http://www.discoveryunderseatours.com/
#35.00 / person but less for children.
You can walk there from the docks by walking *on the sea side* of the Ocean Key Resort and around. This is the 5 minute scenic walk to the boat. When the trip is finished take every one back to El Meson de Pepe by following Front Street for Cuban appitizers in their garden.
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http://www.discoveryunderseatours.com/
#35.00 / person but less for children.
You can walk there from the docks by walking *on the sea side* of the Ocean Key Resort and around. This is the 5 minute scenic walk to the boat. When the trip is finished take every one back to El Meson de Pepe by following Front Street for Cuban appitizers in their garden.
Pjk
Apr 3rd, 2007, 07:26 AM
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Agree with the other posters...you're not going to find too much "untouristy"
I'd suggest Conch Tour, gives good overview/history of the island, Kids would probably like Mel Fishers Museum and Pirate Soul Pirate Museum. They might like the Butterfly Conservatory too.
I'd suggest Conch Tour, gives good overview/history of the island, Kids would probably like Mel Fishers Museum and Pirate Soul Pirate Museum. They might like the Butterfly Conservatory too.
Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:34 AM
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The conch train may have changed, but I still remember riding it in the '70s when I was about 5 years old.
Hemingway house?
Lighthouse?
Take the kids' picture at the Southernmost Point. Yes it's touristy but also educational.
Hemingway house?
Lighthouse?
Take the kids' picture at the Southernmost Point. Yes it's touristy but also educational.
