14 Things to do in Key West, Florida
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Key West is an island in the Florida Keys that is great for vacations with lots of history, nightlife, food and places to explore. The 4 mile island is connected to the rest of Florida via Highway 1 which begins in Key West. The city has a history that goes back for centuries as an important military location and an area famous for its shipwrecks, which spawned an entire community of wreckers that would salvage them. Now the city is fun to explore for its museums, restaurants, and parks. here are some of my favorite spots and let me know what I left off in the comments.
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A great book to read about the wreckers of Key West is The Young Wrecker on the Florida Reef by Richard Meade Bache. It is a fictional story but is written by a famous explorer of the southeast US coastline whose family are like US royalty in the study of this area of the country. It was recommended by the wrecking museum and I would recommend it as well!
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I live in Key West and applaud you for this list. The only suggestion I would make is that, if you are only here for a couple days and want to see as much as possible and learn about our great history, take the Conch Train. For a set price, you can get on and off the "train" (actually a tram), all over the city; or stay on the train to learn lots of details about all the sites you mentioned. Our guests always enjoy this as a morning event...then they go back to the places that interested them the most, later in the day. It's easy to get stuck on Duval Street and miss the tropical beauty and historical building of my home. Again, thank you for this well thought out and beautiful list of things to do in Key West.
Thank you for the tram suggestion. Do you have any suggestions for places to stay?
great suggestion...
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'm coming down for a week at the end of November and I'm definitely going to catch a tram!
As a frequent guest to Key West, while the Conch train or the tram is a bit corny in many ways it is a great way to see many features and history that the island has to offer. So much history in such a small area that has nothing to do with all the fabulous bars that Key West has to offer.
I did a bee line from middle Georgia to South Florida to Key West every year until 2018. It is that good.
That's awesome!
Conch Train Tour is a great way to become familiar with most things on the island. I like the openness of the train cars.
Now that we live in Florida, I will definitely consider seeing all your recommendations on my visit to Key West. Thanks for sharing
Awesome! Have fun!
I love that you're such a great son! Lucky dad...
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@J Lee I 100% agree!
Love south Florida, and Key West, in particular! My mom and I took a sea plane to Fort Jefferson/Dry Tortugas years ago. So fun! An amazing experience! We did just about everything that you and your dad did. SO glad you both got to take this road trip together!
Thank you for all the Key West info. My wife and I have been thinking about making a trip down there, so it was really nice to see that was one of the voting options for this video. Thank you sir! Keep them coming.
Thanks for the video! Love how you and pops travel together! Love following you on your adventures!! Looking forward to more videos…
What a fantastic overview on one of my bucket list trips. Looking forward to the broader Florida Keys video when it becomes available. Thank you for producing and delivering interesting and thoughtful content.
So glad you liked the video and we will have one on the whole Florida trip for sure!
Thanks for shining the light on this Florida gem 💎
So much history there and a breath of fresh air from some of the more social parts of FL..
Glad you enjoyed it. I love Key West, it is such an amazing place to explore
I have spent a great deal of time vacationing in the Florida Keys and Key West. I always recommend that people ride the Conch Tour Train on their first visit because it takes you all over the island and gives a great overview of the history and what is available. I think the Key West Aquarium should not be missed also. The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is fantastic for anyone wanting to learn about the ecosystem that is the Florida Keys and it’s FREE (something rare in Key West). The Key West Wildlife Center is also low key but fun. Thanks for the excellent video!
kermits is my favorite place for key lime anything! I love the key lime pie slice dipped in chocolate and frozen! Heading back down again for another road trip. The drive itself is absolutely gorgeous!
Not sure why, but when I found your channel I had always hoped you would do one on Key West...and here we are. Great recommendations!
Took my honeymoon there. The island highest elevation is 6’, very easy to rent a bicycle and enjoy the amazing weather. Love all your videos. Glad you (and Pops) could make the cross-country journey.
Key West is one of my favorite places to visit. Great video, u highlighted some of the best places to check out in the Key West.
That was fun to watch, thank you for creating that ! 🤗
Amazing video and info!! Loved how your dad was super into it too!
Perfect video! Great video shots, editing, and sound. Content was spot on! Great job!
I should’ve known that many sightseeing places about three years ago. Thank you for your hard work appreciated. Next vacation will be more memorable times.
Awesome. We love the history of key west. Not so much the ultra party atmosphere. But you can avoid it and have a great time.
Yea we just enjoyed the history and sights as well
Thanks for this!❤
I just found your channel. Great voice-over and production! Info is relevant. Im happy I found it.
Your videos are excellent ! You make all your destination's so inviting!!
Thank you very much!
Can’t wait to see your video on the drive from Miami to Key West
Glad you are excited for that one. It is such a fun road trip!
I've been to The Rock numerous times for over 2 decades and have to say you did it right, EXCEPT for the part about scooters. We don't recommend them, as they are expensive, not easy to park for free, most people are not familiar with them, get in accidents (one rider hit my car last year) and they make a lot of noise, which isn't cool in Old Town. Rent a bicycle for about $14/ day and you can park for free just about anywhere. Be sure to use lights at night and try to stay off the busy streets during the rush hours. Nothing better in Key West than riding a bike down a quiet street.
Nice video and really goes well with your review of the ride to Key West from Miami. I'm driving it next week and your videos are helpful. Thanks!
I love the key lime lager beer you find everywhere down there
While in Key West, we did a night Haunted Walking Tour. It was so very informative and interesting. We learned about allot of local history and gave us suggestions on sites to visit later.
Although not in Key West, one of the best places to visit in the keys and well worth the time is John Pennekamp state park on Key Largo. The glass bottom boat tour to Molasses reef originates from there.
Great video, my wife and I are taking the drive from Miami in 3 weeks. Staying in Key West for the week so this video was a great help for her birthday week!
The best fish sandwich is at Hog's Breath Saloon.
Woop new video! Driving Miami to Key west is on my list of things to do in the near future.
I got another video on my favorite stops on the drive coming out in the next month
@@ThroughMyLens Nice I'm pumped. I did San Juan to El yunque National Park and did a ATV tour. If you ever find yourself in that area I bet alot of your viewers would enjoy that area as well.
I did drive from Miami to Key West in December 2020. I stayed three days in Key West and on return drive, I took pictures of the Seven Miles Bridge from Marathon Island side.
If you are there in 'the season' (wintertime) visit one of the many theaters. They put on some very high-quality productions, we've not been disappointed yet. For example, the Waterfront Playhouse right next to Mallory Square.
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Nice you pointed out the real Hemingway hangout, Capt Tony’s. Good going.
Yep, that was where the original Sloppy Joes was that Hemingway always went to!
While the sunsets at Mallory Square can be epic, what makes it unique is the menagerie of magicians, jugglers, clowns, psychics, musicians, artists and truly unusual street performers who make it part carnival and part street circus. Also, you don't have to go all the way to the national park to enjoy excellent snorkeling. My experience with the drive over differs. Expected it to be a long stretch with ocean views and when I went it was 80 percent tourist sprawl and too few miles of actual ocean views. I am with your Dad on the lighthouse; not a fan of those stairs. Cheers.
Yea, it is a pretty crazy experience with all the street performers. I know what you mean about the drive, some spots are beautiful but many spots don't have the ocean views you would expect. Still a great one day road trip though
I am so thankful for having come across your video. My husband and I will be there in a few weeks and we will be referring back to your video along our route.
Side note: we just found out the tour to see Dry Tortugas is sold out 2 months in advance. So disappointing.
until i saw your video i was uncertain if i ever wanted to go but you gave a great video next time i am in that area i def want to go
Great video!
absolutely lovely... Thank you for pointing out the highlights.👏🌈☀️🌊
No problem!
I went to Key West back in 2014 had the Key Lime Pie at Blue Heaven.
I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good nightlife.❤
So I have been here one whole day so far. The lighthouse is very cool. Not so tiring to go up and I have had health issues in the past. Going down made my legs shake a lot tho bc I’m tall and clumsy.
The Hemingway house was absolutely beautiful and worth the high entry cost. So many 5/6 toed cats 😸.
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Great video camera work & editing A+! Certainly on the 2023 list thanks for heads up on attractions you helped so much on our Rt66 trip this year (21)! Your research &/delivery makes for very enjoyable watching! Yourgreat but don’t forget why were all here DAD Needs More Video Time!! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.
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Mo’s Restaurant has awesome key lime pie and out-of-this world Haitian cuisine!
Enjoy your time. My brother and I were going to take our dad out west and covid got him before we could. We love the videos
So sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you and your brother can take a trip out west in his honor
I've been driving from Pennsylvania to key west once a year every since 2014. I loved in ft Lauderdale for almost 2 years and was at key west may times when I lived in Florida. I'd love to retire there some day..
I was last in Key West about 40 years ago. Things have changed haha but I still went to Sloppy Joes and the Hemingway House etc. We watched the sunset from the pier but back there there was no square, just a small area at the end of the street that was about 30x40 feet. There were still jugglers and magicians, just a whole lot fewer people.
My favorite part about being there was all the great Cuban food, most served in tiny restaurants off someone's home.
Everyone needs to visit there at least once. Thanks for the video. It brings back good memories.
Sounds like a pretty great place to explore then as well. I didn't have any Cuban food, I need to go back!
Gosh, I want one of those six-toed cats! Polydactyls!
Cartoon cars in real life. So cute
This was an Awesome Video! Thanks 🙏. By the way Blue Heaven for Key Lime Pie!!! When I get back to Key West I’m buying a Whole Pie! 😋😋😋
As a frequent visitor to KW, I think you did a nice job hitting some major highlights. I'd add the drag shows on Duval Street--always entertaining and fun, and KW is a city with One Human Family.
OMG!! The shot of your dad on the scooter? You guys Huskers?!? GBR!
Nice job on the video>. Key West is one of my favorite places to visit. Everyone feels welcome. Eaton Street Fish Market great lunch location! Croissants de France wins for best key lime pie!!
This video was amazing. Your Dad is cool, you look like him lol. Def planning a trip to KW.
Very informative, great guide! Just missing a Dolphin Safari Charters, Dolphin and Snorkeling tour. 👍
If you want to go to Dry Totugas, you better plan ahead. We made our reservations 6 months in advance, and could not get our first choice of days, but we did get a reservation.
Next time try to add about the Mel Fisher Treause Museum, so good !
Nice!
The Hemingway house would be great to see, kitty’s too
Grab an islamorada no wake zone. It's a coconut key lime ale. It tastes way better than it sounds
Pepes has the best key lime pie we tried 12 different places while there and there food is awesome 👌
I didn't try that spot. Now I will have to go back!
Great short, informative, and to the point video. Things you left off were Smather's beach, The Key West Aquarium, The Key West shell warehouse, the cemeteries, and Mel Fisher's sunken treasure museum featuring treasure from the Atocha shipwreck, which was the most valuable shipwreck ever discovered. Even though you did mention Duval street, but you didn't mention Fantasy fest, which is the biggest attraction of the year in Key West. Also, while mentioning the Mallory dock sunset experience, you didn't mention all of the different wild and interesting acts that goes along with it, giving it a circus-carnival like atmosphere and experience.
In Deerfield Massachusetts there is a similar butterfly conservatory called Magic wings. Instead of flamingos they have little fowl walking around. They have poison dart frogs as well and tons of exotic flower cuttings you can buy.
Sounds like a cool spot!
Good one! Do Miami please
Sandy's Cafe is head and shoulders above Cuban Coffee Queen!
Another great video. What month were you there?
I only knew of one thing not to do in key west , do not burn a Christmas tree at the Southern most buoy marker
🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 great video
I see the house I stayed in on my last trip to KW. It’s the one next to Hemingway house and across from the lighthouse. I had tons of pictures from that trip but I ruined my phone and lost them all :(. I love that place!
Oops - this is meant for your longer video.
I remember when I went there for vacation I almost had a heat store it was so hot I was like 10 years old but it was so much fun😅😭❤️
I live in Florida but I haven't been to Key West in many years. I'll forward this video to my wife to watch and if we get down there we'll try out some of your recommendations. I've been to the Southern Most Point, who hasn't but I haven't been to some of these other places and if I have, I don't remember. Thanks for your video. You are a long way from California. One day I'll have to visit your state again. My wife has never been out west!
Glad you liked the video and I hope you get to explore Key West! Yep, all the way across the country! Loved Florida though it was a lot of fun to explore
Its more like Key Largo, but the best Key Lime is at Midway Cafe & Coffee Bar
Dry Tortugas was awesome
It is an awesome place!
Blue Heaven has the best Key Lime Pie!!!
I was told of a fabulous Key West restaurant called Blue Heaven-did you and your dad try it?
Yahooo!
You forgot the East Martello Museum with a visit to Robert the Doll!!! The Only reason I want to go to Key West! 😂
Haha we did not visit the southernmost point. The sunsets there really are top notch. And Dry Tortugas is simply the best.
Dry Tortugas is unlike anything else I have ever seen.
@@travelwithpops agreed! We found out afterwards that you can camp there for two nights. Just have to bring your own food/water. There’s a smaller island nearby with colorful underwater coral reefs that you can take a private boat to or kayak and snorkel. And the ferry will stow your kayaks. Count me in!
Yea, camping there would be pretty special for sure
Hyatt Centric for the week, during “covid” …… major W
I've been to Key West three times, the last in 2013, via motorcycle when I was on a mission to 'bag' the 16 states I had never previously been in before....and did. I can now boast I've been in all 50 states.
I'm planning to go to Key West in a week and a half. Is it as lively during this time of year?
Dude, I was just here two months ago! You guys also uploaded Louisville stuff right after I went there. You following me?
haha I uploaded the Louisville video like a year after we visited so maybe you are following me? 🤣🤣🤣
Kermit's Key Lime Pie is the best.
I am so glad you did all this, you covered a lot, but if you can check out ActionKid channel and go on the Duval St. walks with him.. I would love to live there if I were young.
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Do you have a hotel recommendation!?
Damn, now I'm really inspired to go. Tfs
I can’t find your video about driving the keys?
What did you like the most about the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory? 🦋🦋
I went to the Dry Tortugas by boat. The beach is very nice, the tour interesting However, I was sea sick on the way over, and on the way back, it was rough because of a low in the area ( that is what the crew told us), many people became sea sick on the way back to key west. If you are sensitive to sea sickness, think twice
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Hi, do you need to make reservations for everything?
Key West is awesome. Too bad it's now crazy expensive. I remember paying 50 nights for a room not even 10 years ago
It is an expensive place for sure!
I saw on the news that some men got in trouble for setting a christmas tree on fire right next to the southern most point marker and it burned off the paint.
Oh wow that is crazy, this video was from November
@@ThroughMyLens just looked for the article and it said they found the men who did it and it's now repaired
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I love Key West. But you dont need a video to tell you things to do there. Just walk around Duval street and the beach
theres so much to see and experience
Question: If I rent out a scooter, where would I park my car where it wouldnt be expensive for parking?
What is the cost of the boat ride versus the cost of a flight to the fort?
It was like 190 for the boat ride and like 450 for the plane. That's why we took the boat haha
Is the scooter parking free? Or just a reduced cost compared to other vehicles. Thanks for the great information though!
Scooter parking is free!
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Just watch were you park. i used to love the place until my most recent trip down there (5-14-22 thru 5-21-22) when I was taught a expensive lesson about parking. Yes, I had paid for public parking ($40.00 per day at the meter). i was just not aware of the, in my humble opinion, city sanctioned parking scams. Maybe Im wrong but the mayor or city manager have not responded to my email asking why this scam is allowed.
Southernmost point was screwed by 2 guys during Jan first week, check on news