Discover a city where
real estate titles date back to the Kings of Spain. Stroll the
palm-lined streets and discover gingerbread mansions, tin-roofed conch
houses, the John Audubon House and Ernest Hemingway's home. Walk in the
footsteps of Thomas Edison, Lou Gehrig, Harry Truman, and Tennessee
Williams. Gaze at the fabled treasure of the galleon Atocha. Discover
tomorrow's fine art treasures by Key West's well-known and unknown
artists. In Key West you can use convenient public
transportation,
taxis,
pedi-cabs,
tour trains,
trolleys,
bicycles or even your own two feet to see the sights. For a visual
introduction to the sights of Key West, please peruse our iPix virtual
panoramic tours.
Only
in Key West would the sun shine brightest when it sets. Everyone gathers
for the never planned, always varied Sunset Celebration on the Mallory
Dock. Once the sun is safely tucked away by jugglers, mimes, musicians
and street artists, the city moves to a different beat. A night beat.
The streets, filled with
sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, legendary
pubs and
world-class
restaurants come alive. Gourmets and gourmands alike treat their
palates to island specialties.
Drama,
musicals
and comedy flourish on our stages. As you enjoy these sights, you'll
discover that modern Key West is a warm-hearted place where all are
welcome.
However
you choose to see the town, you'll discover that old town Key West is
one of America's true architectural and botanical treasures. On even the
tiniest lanes, the locals have faithfully restored old wooden homes and
adorned them with lush tropical trees and flowers. New restaurants and
stores are
popping up in the historic Bahama Village neighborhood, which was
settled in the 19th Century by Bahamian immigrants. Hemingway loved
coming here to mix with the hard-working locals at boxing matches and
arm-wrestling contests.
The
island's seafaring tradition lives on at the renovated Historic Seaport
district, known locally as the Key West Bight. Dozens of shrimp boats
once called this harbor home. These days, "the Bight" is a popular place
to arrange a day on the water, whether you are a
diver,
snorkeler,
fisherman or eco-tourist. Others come just to stroll along the
harbor walk or dine at one of the many restaurants.
In this city of fascinating contrasts, you could
easily find yourself wanting to let go of mainland hassles permanently.
Come visit Key West. Like all the Keys, you'll
find it's rich in history.
Visit
http://www.keywestcity.com/ for more
information.
