Key West has a habit of doing food its own way.
You’ll find lobster rolls served from tiny storefronts, wildly creative tacos coming out of a food truck and fresh seafood that tastes even better when you’re wearing flip-flops. A few of these colorful local spots have even caught the attention of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
Three Key West-area restaurants received the national spotlight. Two are still serving hungry island visitors today: DJ’s Clam Shack and Garbo’s Grill.
Dixie Roadhouse is a fantastic place to go with friends or to make new ones!
If you find yourself visiting Southwest Florida and are looking for fun things to do, you just might want to check out the Dixie Roadhouse. Enjoy country music, live entertainment, a great dance floor and a super charged, high-energy atmosphere, then Dixie is the place for you!
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.
What does Thomas Edison, mid-February and a 2 week party all have in common? The Edison Festival of Light, of course. Each February the City of Ft Myers recognizes its most famous winter resident, Thomas Alva Edison. He built a sprawling home and laboratory along McGregor Boulevard in 1885. Over the years he also encouraged a number of his friends to make the move south. Henry Ford was his most famous friend who shared the property on McGregor Boulevard known as the Edison Ford Estate.
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.
