The saying " Where the Weird go Pro" could not be more fitting for Key West. There are countless odd and off-the-wall things to occupy your time, in addition to the typical touristy and laid back island life options of things to see and do. Altogether earning Key West, Florida the reputation as a world renown vacation destination.
When many people think of Key West, they picture lively nightlife, famous bars, and colorful Duval Street. While those attractions are certainly part of the island's personality, there's another side of Key West that families quickly fall in love with.
World renowned oceanographer and son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien, recently came to the beautiful reefs, off the Florida Keys. His family's legacy of oceanic conservationism, exploration, education and technological advancement came with him.
One of the best things about visiting Key West is that you do not need a car to enjoy much of the island. Old Town is compact, many major attractions are close together, and visitors can choose from walking, bicycles, public transportation, taxis, rideshare services, trolleys, golf carts, and other options.
Key West, Florida.... There is so much to see and do on this island oasis, the Southernmost Point of the United States. What to choose? How to decide? S.O.S! We're here to give you a hand with just a few of the best things to make the most out of your 2 day vacation.
Yes, you read that correctly! We've all been to or seen the typical "water park" that's evolved into a playground of water fun including oversized swimming pools, waterslides, water tunnels, wave pool and the requisite lazy river. BUT, this one is like no other anywhere!!
Famed for its surrounding glistening, turquoise, crystal clear waters, Key West is an international destination for snorkeling, diving and fishing. If you're like me, then you remember Jacques Cousteau and his fantastic underwater adventures. Or.... If you don't know who that is (google him!!), then maybe David Attenborough and his modern day explorations into our undersea wonders, will thrill you.
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While Key West can't take the crown for the oldest settled city in Florida, it does have one of the more interesting and wide ranging historical pasts of almost any place in the state. Whether you're looking for tales of pirates, shipwrecks, US Presidents or Civil War era historical significance, Key West has a little bit of it all.
Key West has inspired painters, sculptors, photographers, writers and performers for generations. Its tropical light, historic architecture, Caribbean influences and famously independent personality have helped shape an arts community that feels as colorful and original as the island itself.
Can you experience that creative spirit in just one day? Absolutely. Many of Key West's most interesting galleries, museums and historic sites are concentrated in walkable Old Town, making an art-focused day trip surprisingly easy to plan.
Arrive aboard Key West Express, step off near the Historic Seaport and follow this flexible itinerary through a day of local art, island history and waterfront flavor. Because gallery hours and exhibitions can change, check each venue's official website before your trip and leave a little room for spontaneous discoveries along the way.
Have you ever had a memory so vivid and real that you could put that visual memory, in every detail, to pencil and paper? Well, Mario Sanchez was just such an artist.
You may not have heard of him before, but you'll soon discover that Mario Sanchez was a man to remember and is a great part of Key West's historical and legendary art scene.
