Travel Destination - Key West, Florida
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There is no doubt that Key West is one
of the most unique places you will ever visit. The tiny
two-by-four-mile island is dotted with historic homes, sandy
beaches, quaint restaurants and local pubs. Beautiful water
surrounds Key West where you can find great fishing on the flats and
offshore as well as diving and snorkeling on its barrier reef. Key
West is famous for it's sunsets as well.
A visitor to this island paradise doesn’t need to feel that they are
leaving the world behind, unless they really want to. There is
plenty to see and experience in Key West, and because the island is
small, nothing is very far away.
Of course, there are beaches, most of them on the south side of the
island. From the very busy Smathers Beach with its volleyball games
and watersport concessions to the much quieter beach at Fort Zachary
Taylor, you’ll want to sample them all. There are also several parks
on the island, and again, your choice will depend on what you want
to do. From the 19th century Fort Zachary Taylor park to the gardens
at West Martello Towers, to the ball fields and tennis courts at
Bayview Park, and all the others in between, you are sure to find
something to suit your chosen activity.
Key West has lots of history and many museums to show for it. A good
place to start would be a ride on one of the tour trains or
trolleys; the conductor will relate stories with local color and you
will get an idea of places you will want to revisit to learn more.
A cruise out to the reef from Key West Harbor will show you the
island’s beauty from a different perspective and will introduce you
to the beauty hidden beneath the waves. Key West’s waters also
provide great diving and snorkeling experiences for the more
adventurous. The less adventurous may want to hitch a ride on one of
the glass bottom boats that can show you the reef without your
getting wet. Kayaking and ecotours are becoming very popular for the
nature lover, and some even feature dolphin encounters.
The Florida Keys is a fishing mecca, and there are several private
and party boats that can give you a great deep sea fishing
experience. Flats Fishing is extremely popular, and backcountry
guides abound.
For the visitor that enjoys the cultural experience, there are movie
theaters as well as theaters that feature live performances. Key
West has always attracted artists, and its many art galleries
display local talent as well as national and international artists.
And, for the golf enthusiast, Key West has a public 18-hole,
200-acre golf course that wends its way through beautiful tropical
scenery. Facilities include a driving range, clubhouse and
restaurant, and a pro shop.
Over 660,000 cruise ship passengers visit Key West every year to
experience the beauty and zaniness that makes this island community
truly unique. Within walking distance of the port, cruise ship
passengers will discover historic homes, tropical gardens, art
galleries, shops, gourmet dining, funky bars and, of course,
fishing, diving, and swimming.
With many cruises from Baltimore in 2004 stopping in Key West, why
not book yours and visit this truly unique Florida destination!
Source: keywest.com
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