Top 10 amazing facts about Key West Florida

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Top 10 amazing facts about Key West  Florida

Key West is the southernmost city in the United States. It is the westernmost Island connected along the highway in Florida. Key West is the southernmost point in the United States. The southern point is identified and marked with a small painted wooden sign. The southernmost point is a landmark which is located at the corner of whitehead street. It is also a private island on the south street in key west Florida.

The port of Key West includes Key West Bight and Garrison Bigit at City Marina. It has a tree dock utilized by cruise ships. The first cruise ship to adopt the port was the Sunward. It was docked at per B which was owned by the US navy. The city opened a cruise terminal at Mallory square in 1984

1. Mallory square is located in Key West

Mallory Square, Key West 2022. Photo by C. Watt-Wikimedia commons–

Most of the sunset celebrations are nightly art festivals at Mallory Square Dock in Key West, Florida. Key West attractions consist of art and crafts exhibitors and psychics and street performers, food carts, and also including the tourists from around the world who visit Key West art shows.

Some of the shops located  at Mallory square include as follows

• Blue Hibiscus which is a family’s owned jewelry boutique that specializes in fun, quality, fashion jewelry from around the world.  They are handcrafted lines ranging from Brazil, South Africa, the U.S, and other countries.
• Native Colors is a galley shop filled with nature-themed creations from artists and craftsmen from around the globe. It has one-of-kind pieces curated in a variety of medium sizes and themes which makes native colors a feast for the eyes.

2.  Key West has got good weather and climate around it 

It has an average high temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit and an average low of 73, therefore, making it an ideal destination. The average temperature during the daytime is mid of the 70s in January, February, and December. The winter weather has a big draw while in June, July, and August water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico.  The Atlantic ocean surrounds key west’s climb up the upper 80s, therefore, making it an amazing and perfect destination for a relaxing vacation at the beach.

3. Key  West has the most amazing food

Key West island has hotels, restaurants, and bars with amazing food. It is the perfect place for foods such as seafood, key lime pie, and dining al fresco.

By climbing ‘The Party Cat’ has a wonderful two-hour cruise around the harbor. It has a freshly prepared tropical food buffet with an enclosed air-conditioned dining room.  

4. Key West has epic outdoor excursions

Reef snorkeler. Photo by Masato-Wikimediacommons–

The epic outdoor excursions  that are found in Key West include the following 

• sunset party cruise Catamaran. By climbing and joining the party Catamaran sails across the ocean wave on a sunset cruise from Key West. One is recommended to get ready to dance and have an epic night away that may cause commotion to the ocean.
• sunset snorkel with draft beer and wine. By climbing aboard a catamaran that takes a three-hour snorkeling trip out of the coral reef at sunset. Sailing across the sparkling waters, moor and jump into the blue. 

5. Key West has the best places to stay 

Southernmost House Hotel Key West 2021. Photo by Sharon-WWikimedia commons-

key west has a mix of epic, charming, iconic, and modern places to stay like sunset set key cottages. Some of the best hotels to stay in Key West include 

• Havana  Cabana which is located in Key West. It offers an outdoor pool and restaurant. WIFI access is available and the restaurants and shops of Mallory Square are 14 minute’s drive. It has lush landscaping and features a rock waterfall. The pool at Havana Cabana offers very spacious seating and sunbathing. It has an on-site hot tub which is nestled nearby. It is located within Duval street which is a 15miutes drive while Key West International  Airport is 5 minutes drive. 
• Ibis Bay Beach Resort is the dream of what you imagine at Key West. The resort is friendly, and quirky in design and colors. It was inspired by Havana n the 1950s. The landscape of the resort is a white sand beach that leads to the Beachfront guest rooms. It has a beautiful bay for swimming, snorkeling, jet skis, kayaks, or paddleboard from our dock. the resort recommends off-site activities, restaurants, tours, and local attractions. it has an amazing restaurant called The Stoned Crab and has two owned fishing boats that do deliver fresh crab, shrimps, lobster, and fish.

6. Key West has interesting historic sites 

Truman’s little white house. Photo by JudsonWikimedia commonsWikimediacommons–

Key West island has a rich history that has played an important role in most of the events of the civil war. The southernmost city in unites meant that naval and other vessels spent time docked on the island. The three forts helped to protect the U.S from invasion.

Some of the historic sites in Key West include of 

• Truman Little White House. It was built in the 1890s and acted as a quarter for the Naval Base Commander and Paymaster.  President William Taft visited the little house in 1912  and later Thomas Edison lived in that house for several months. He worked on inventing new weapons. The president met with the joint chiefs of staff, worked on the Marshall Plan, and the Truman Doctrine, and continued attending to his duties while he enjoyed the magnificent setting in Key  West.  It has become a stunning historic building. That has made visitors over the world visit to know a glimpse of Truman’s world. 
• Sails to Rails Museum Admission is located in historic Key West Bight.  It gives a chance to discover the state-of-the-art museum with hands-on exhibits, raw footage, unique artifacts, and the scale model of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park. Traveling to Key West helps in uncovering the history of sponging, turtling, fishing, cigar making, and tourism that has put  Key West on the map.

7.  Key West has got great shopping opportunities.

Key  West has the best unique experience. It has a pain barrel artisan village which is a 40-foot- long lobster and it’s named Betsy.  It is a  lure for an unforgettable photo-op off of the overseas highway. 

The artisan in the village are experts in creating sculptures, paintings, jewelry, home décor, and other types of accessories in creative ways.

8. Key West is located close to dry Tortugas National park

Fort Jefferson, Key West. Photo by Dandelion- Wikimedia commons

The Dry Tortugas national park is mainly located inside Fort Jefferson. It is one of the largest forts that has ever been built. It’s known for its birds and marine life including the legends of pirates and sunken gold.

It has amazing scenery that provides a sense of history and watching tropical birds swooping in the air.

9. Key West has amazing walking tours

In Key, West  Morada way Arts District hosts an outdoor walk whereby the talented artisans set up booths along the street.

Walks inside the Ernest  Hemingway house has a tourist attraction in key west. Its grand exterior hours belonged to Ernest Hemingway and their wife. That was made a tourist attraction after completing an autobiographical novel titled” a farewell to arms”. The house protects electric collections of furniture and art including accessories.

10. Key West has powerful adventure sailing and water sport package

Key West historic seaport has a departing boat which is comfortable. One can lay on the deck and bask in the sunshine/ participate in watersports that include snorkeling, parasailing, jetting, and kayaking around the mangrove.  The boat cruise has scenery to watch as the sun sets into gulf Mexico. 

Key West is one of a kind place to visit. It has vocational rentals that provide professional chefs, luxury, affordable, and convenience. Key West has ocean and beachfront hotels. These hotels have the best attraction sites that include Old Town, Mallory Square, Smathers Beach, and Hemingway house. Hotels like Hilton Garden Inn are located within a drive from Duval street which is the center of the action. It is located within the best restaurants, bars, nightlife and shopping reside.