Key West is known for its beautiful sunsets, colorful architecture and laid-back island lifestyle, but beneath its tropical charm lies a fascinating history that spans centuries. From Native American settlements and Spanish explorers to literary legends, presidents and treasure hunters, the island has countless stories waiting to be discovered.
Is Key West good for couples? Absolutely. The island brings together tropical scenery, colorful Old Town streets, waterfront dining, beautiful beaches and plenty of places where the two of you can simply slow down.
Whether you’re planning an anniversary, a weekend escape or an easy day away, Key West gives you room to make the trip your own. You can explore historic homes, share a quiet lunch by the water, wander Duval Street or do nothing more ambitious than find two chairs with a view.
And when you travel aboard Key West Express, the getaway begins before you reach the island.
There are so many fun, exciting, and historical things to do in Key West, that even despite challenging times, tourism has stable growth!
Few people are more closely associated with Key West than Ernest Hemingway. Long before the island became one of America's most popular tropical destinations, Hemingway helped put Key West on the map through his writing, adventurous lifestyle, and deep connection to the island.
A Florida road trip does not have to be a race from one hotel to the next. The most memorable itineraries mix scenery, wildlife, waterfront stops and different ways of traveling. That is what makes a road-and-ferry trip so appealing: you can explore at your own pace, park the car in Fort Myers Beach and finish the journey to Key West across the Gulf.
This flexible route works for couples, families, friends and solo travelers. Begin wherever your Florida plans take you, add one or two natural stops on the way to Southwest Florida, and then let Key West Express turn the final leg into part of the vacation. Instead of spending another long stretch behind the wheel, you can move between climate-controlled seating and open-air decks while the island gets closer.
Key West celebrates this annual St. Patrick's Day Event every March 17th.
The original “Bar None Suds Run” was established in 1979 by Rick Dostal and continues to this day! Some of the bars have changed and the “Run” was renamed a “Crawl” but, Saint Patty’s day has always been an event to celebrate and (hopefully) remember. Click on the link below for stories by a few who evidently have some recollections!
With all the different options that you have for a Key West Vacation, what should you do and see on your trip to paradise?
The past Key West BrewFest events have been so much fun and an amazing success for the local charities, the committee is teaming up to bring it to you again! Between 150 and 200 beers and micro-brews are on tap at this "tasty" annual event that benefits the charitable efforts of the Key West Sunrise Rotary Club of the Conch Republic.
There really was gold in the waters off Key West—and finding it became one of the most famous treasure-hunting stories in history.
For 16 years, Mel Fisher and his crew searched the waters of the Florida Keys for the wreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Fisher kept the team motivated with his now-famous declaration: “Today’s the day!” On July 20, 1985, those words finally came true when the crew discovered the ship’s long-lost main cargo hold.
The tart and tangy key lime are important in the culinary world internationally, but in Florida there are actually festivals where enthusiasts join in celebrating this exotic citrus.
