There are many things to do while staying in Key West. Along with the typical vacation attractions of the beach, spas, and shopping, this town also offers awesome experiences such as diving and snorkeling, boating, fishing, eco-tours, dolphin encounters, photo galleries, theater, and water sports (just to name a few).
Perhaps what sets this spot apart from other places (besides the fact that it is the southernmost city in the United States), are the accommodations the town has for gay and lesbian travelers. There are events and parades centered around gays, as well as "gay-friendly" hotels to stay in.
Some things my friend says you HAVE to experience while you're there:
Mallory Square
Located on the waterfront in Key West's historic "Old Town", Mallory Square is considered one of the main tourist attractions of the city. Every evening, a "Sunset Celebration" occurs and hundreds of tourists come to watch the sun set. The celebration includes arts and crafts, street performers, and food carts.
Margaritaville
A popular song written by Jimmy Buffet? Not quite, although this song was written in Key West, and the restaurant is based off of his song. Located on Duval Street, this restaurant has a lot to offer any customer. Know for their delicious burgers and (obviously) their margaritas, this restaurant creates an entertaining and exciting atmosphere that embodies the idea of "vacation".
A designated U.S. Historic Landmark, this is the former location of where the writer Ernest Hemingway used to live. There are a lot of perks at the Hemingway House such as the construction and architecture of the house, the gardens, as well as the cats. The Hemingway House is home to about 40-50 polydactyl cats, meaning they have 6 toes. A lot of people make reservations to get married here, although my friend says it's a great place to simply spend a few hours exploring.
Happy traveling!
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