A visit to Key West is incomplete without taking in a Drag Show!
Shows at Aqua are fun, sharp, sometimes raunchy and a classic part of the Key West experience. Either grab a seat up by the stage or in the shadows in the rear, you are bound to have a roaring good time. The dynamic, high-energy cast create a fascinating and memorable evening, as they perform to famous tunes and outlandish celebrity impersonations!
Nothing says America like baseball and baseball at JetBlue Park, is like stepping back in time.
Florida, America’s sugar cane capital, has been home to Cape Coral's own Wicked Dolphin Rum since 2012. 100% Florida sugar and local ingredients are used when handcrafting rum in small batches in an American Copper Pot Still (the largest in Florida). Wicked Dolphin Rum is aged in American White Oak Barrels which previously were used for premium Kentucky Bourbon, for anywhere from 3 to 14 years.
Looking for a change of pace during a Southwest Florida getaway? Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee brings gaming, dining, live entertainment and an on-site hotel together in one destination.
The property is located at 506 South 1st Street in Immokalee. Whether you are stopping in for a few hours or staying overnight, a little planning can make the visit easier—and help you avoid relying on an old promotion or entertainment schedule.
St. Patrick's Day feels different in Southwest Florida. Instead of piling on winter layers, revelers reach for sunscreen, green shirts and a spot near the music. Fort Myers brings the Irish-pub energy, Naples fills downtown with a long-running parade, and Key West adds the kind of tropical personality that can turn a traditional holiday into an island getaway.
For travelers ready to carry the celebration across the Gulf, Key West Express connects Fort Myers Beach with Key West—giving the holiday a decidedly Floridian twist before you ever reach Duval Street.
There are plenty of places to watch a ball drop. Key West, naturally, has a few more colorful ideas. On Thursday, December 31, 2026, you can ease into the evening with a famous sunset, then ring in the new year with a giant red shoe, a glowing conch shell or a pirate wench descending from a schooner mast—all within a short Old Town walk of one another.
That wonderfully odd mix is exactly why New Year's Eve here is so much fun. The air is warm, the streets are lively and a simple midnight countdown turns into a story you will be telling long after you have traded flip-flops for winter boots. The island's current New Year's Eve event guide confirms the big three celebrations, but individual venue details can change, so check the official pages before you head out.
Fort Zachary Taylor is one of those Key West places that can surprise you twice. First, there is the setting: a massive brick fort tucked beside one of the island’s favorite beaches. Then there is the history. Behind those shaded archways and weathered walls is a story of military strategy, Union-held Key West and cannons that spent decades buried inside the fort itself.
Today, “Fort Zach” is an easy place to mix a little time travel with a relaxed afternoon by the water. You can wander through old gun rooms, stand beside historic artillery and then trade the brick corridors for snorkeling, swimming or a picnic beneath the trees. That combination makes it much more than a stop for dedicated history buffs.
Five days. Five continents. A collection of chefs, winemakers, artists and unforgettable Key West settings.
The Key West Food & Wine Festival returns January 27–31, 2027, with intimate dinners, wine experiences, tastings and special events held at locations across the island. Now celebrating its 18th edition, the festival turns Key West into a culinary journey where the setting is just as memorable as what is poured and served.
The 2027 theme, “Connected by the Oceans,” explores how water has carried ingredients, cooking traditions, wine culture and human stories between continents. It is an especially fitting idea for Key West, an island shaped by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf and generations of cultural exchange.
If you are thinking about attending, this guide covers the dates, theme, announced events, venues, ticket information and practical tips for planning a delicious winter getaway.
Fort Myers Beach is about to become one very serious sandbox. The 36th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship returns November 19–23, 2026, bringing five days of towering sculptures, live competition and hands-on fun to the beach behind DiamondHead Beach Resort.
