1. The Freshest Seafood
Almost all restaurants in Key West offer fresh seafood and have a catch of the day. Try the Florida Keys Lobster, Conch Chowder, Conch Fritters, Yellowtail Snapper, and KW Pink Shrimp. Some restaurants to visit are Louie's Backyard, Blue Heaven, La Trattoria, and Azur.
2. Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
Key West has one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world which you can enjoy at Mallory Square. Don't miss the crazy procession of fire dancers, fortune tellers, artists and street performers celebrate the beginning of one more insane Key West night.
3. Authentic Key Lime Pie
Key Lime Pie is the Key West's most iconic dessert which is made with the island's own signature Key Limes. For the most authentic Key Lime Pie in Key West, head to Kermit's Key Lime Pie Shop.
4. Drag Shows
Key West is known as the Mecca of gay-resorts with so many gay-friendly inns, hotels, and activities. This has made the island a favorite among the LGBT community for years now. There are many clubs on the island with truly entertaining drag shows like Aqua and Bourbon Street Pub.
5. Hemingway House
American author Ernest Hemingway was in awe of the island's mellow charm so he bought a house here which today, is a museum dedicated in his honor. The house still contains the original furnishings and artifacts used by the Hemingway family. The garden and grounds at Hemingway House are truly spectacular.
6. Snorkeling
Snorkeling in Key West is such a popular activity in Key West because of the treasure of living coral reefs the island is home to. Many exotic species of marine life can be found swimming around these coral reefs and there are several snorkeling charters who offer snorkeling trips for the whole family.
7. Dry Tortugas
Dry Tortugas National Park is a cluster of seven islands made from sand and coral reefs and offers some of the best snorkeling in Key West. The park is one of the most remote in existence today and is famous for its coral reefs in which many species of marine life thrive.
8. The Beaches
The tropical island paradise has some of the most beaches in the world where there are all kinds of fun things to do like swimming, water sports, sun bathe, kayak and snorkel. Some beaches to check out are Smathers Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor and Higg's Beach.
9. Southernmost Point
Key West is home to the Southernmost point in the continental United States. The concrete buoy that is used to mark the spot was built by 1983. When you visit here, be sure to take a camera along to take lots of pictures.
10. Conch Train Tours
The Conch Train take visitors through the tropical paradise and regales them with local legends, folklore, anecdotes, and historical tales of the area. The train will cover attractions like the Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum, underwater explorer Mel Fisher's museum, and Audubon House & Gardens.
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