What are the best activities in Key West?
May 3rd, 2013, 10:19 AM
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There are a plethora of Key West posts on here - you may find it helpful to look @ those & if you have specific questions &/or give us an idea as to your interest(s), that would also liekly be to your benefit...
May 3rd, 2013, 12:10 PM
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The beaches are not that great, so most people go for the water sports, fishing, sailing, diving, snorkeling, etc. There are a lot of fun restaurants and shopping on the main street (I think it is Duvall St). Also there are a couple of wonderful historic sites.
One is the Hemingway Estate and the other is the "Little White House" or the home of President Truman. Both are well worth seeing and taking a tour of.
One is the Hemingway Estate and the other is the "Little White House" or the home of President Truman. Both are well worth seeing and taking a tour of.
May 3rd, 2013, 01:17 PM
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Dante's Pool, Duval Bar Crawl, The Old Trolley Tour, The Shipwreck Museum, The Toy Factory, Sunset Sails, Snorkeling trips, walking down Duval, walking around town, shopping, Gathering at Mallory Square for sunset, tons of restaurants and bars to try.
I have a trip report posted from our trip in July, 2010.
I have a trip report posted from our trip in July, 2010.
May 4th, 2013, 05:39 AM
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Many people go to Key West to party and drink, but there is so much more to do....
Live theater: Red Barn and Waterfront
Concerts, etc: San Carlos Inst.
Mususms: Mel Fisher Maritine, Oldest House, Curry Mansion, Custom House, Audubon House, Hemingway House, Truman Summer Whitehouse
Key West Cemetery is worth a visit and there is also the Butterfly Conservatory....
Rent a scooter to get around...
Live theater: Red Barn and Waterfront
Concerts, etc: San Carlos Inst.
Mususms: Mel Fisher Maritine, Oldest House, Curry Mansion, Custom House, Audubon House, Hemingway House, Truman Summer Whitehouse
Key West Cemetery is worth a visit and there is also the Butterfly Conservatory....
Rent a scooter to get around...
May 23rd, 2013, 12:20 PM
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I loved Key West Cemetery - have to look for "odd" headstones! One of my favorite tours was a music sunset boat trip with Fury. Good music, beautiful sunset and lots of fun. Hemingway house and the lighthouse across the street is a good stop. Evening ghost tour is alsoworthwhile.
You really can't go wrong in Key West. Have Fun!
You really can't go wrong in Key West. Have Fun!
May 28th, 2013, 11:51 AM
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Mallory Square at sunset is a must do. They have really fun side shows every evening!Plus you can't beat the sunset its beautiful. If your looking to get out on the water, consider taking the ferry boat from ft myers beach to key west. Its a great way to actually make the trip... beats driving any day!
May 29th, 2013, 08:47 PM
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consider taking the ferry boat from ft myers beach to key west. Its a great way to actually make the trip... beats driving any day!
Little bit of a warning. It does beat driving and it's a fun way to arrive in KW, BUT, the ferry cancels the run(s) anytime there is a bad weather and it causes the gulf to be too windy and choppy for the ferry. In that case, it does leave passengers at both ends stranded and sometimes even for days. My friends were stuck in KW for 2 days before they decided to rent a car and return home. They already missed a day at work so they could not chance it and wait another day or two.
Little bit of a warning. It does beat driving and it's a fun way to arrive in KW, BUT, the ferry cancels the run(s) anytime there is a bad weather and it causes the gulf to be too windy and choppy for the ferry. In that case, it does leave passengers at both ends stranded and sometimes even for days. My friends were stuck in KW for 2 days before they decided to rent a car and return home. They already missed a day at work so they could not chance it and wait another day or two.
May 30th, 2013, 04:53 AM
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Just like when you take a plane, there is risk of cancellation, same goes for the ferry. I think that it shows consideration towards the customers, as I'm sure the company is just looking out for the well being and comfort for all aboard.
