If you're limited on downtime but major on adventure, a 3 day get-away is just enough to do and see the unique Key West expertise. Key West is adorably small (only 2 miles by 4 miles) so you can turn off your GPS and unleash your self and give into the spontaneity of life. With every thing so close, there is plenty of hours in the day (and night) to have at least 6 peak vacation experiences you'll treasure for years to come.
No matter whether you want to rev up your romance or just break loose and take in the hassle-free vibe, a mini-vacation to Key West can be as action packed or laid-back as you want it to be. If you prefer to arrive by automobile, you can make it a road trip from Ft. Lauderdale or Miami and take pleasure in the marvelous drive by way of the 1000 islands of the Florida Keys. If you are set on squeezing just about every ounce of time you have at your final destination then you can fly into Key West's exotic little hometown 'international' airport. However you get here, be positive to permit time in your packed-in itinerary for exploring the sea as nicely as the land... immediately after all you'll be on an island!
Stay:
Authentic vacation rentals: Forget the shiny new hotels, and experience the genuine Key West by staying in a renovated historic property. Given that your remain is brief, you'll most likely want to be as close to Duval Street or the seaport as attainable. Choose from historic cottages, villas, suites, penthouses, estates, town houses, or even rental compounds, if a group of you choose to come.
FOOD AND DRINK:Delve into Key West's full blown culinary scene. Decide on from the finest gourmet dining to delicious authentic Cuban fare, to neighborhood seafood on the beach. Key West is popular for its happening bars where they spin Magaritas and serve the most beneficial martinis. You'll also come across fine wine tasting opportunities poured by knowledgeable wine purveyors. It is normally not required to make reservations days in advance for dining, but most restaurants have web sites so you can check out their menus and reviews and reserve in advance if you prefer. Where ever you dine, be certain to taste some key lime pie!
NIGHT LIFE:Don't be concerned about drinking and driving. You can map out your night life itinerary and walk, ride a bike, or take a pedi-cab from club to bar and experience several entertainment scenes in a night. Key West has nationally recognized night life and is equally as famous for its diversity of clubs to meet the tastes and desires of every person. And, if you do not want to party, you stroll around the historic neighborhoods and can go on a ghost tour and discover about the lore and legend
THE SEA:Go on at least one sunset sail on a wooden tall ship or sailing yacht that is docked at the Historic Seaport Harbor. And there is absolutely nothing like taking a seaplane out 60 miles to Fort Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas to invigorate your senses. You might want to strategy a day at one of Key West's quite a few Bahamas style beaches to swim and snorkel, or take a catamaran trip on our to the reef. You can see living coral reefs and tropical fish not far from the shore.
CULTURE:Follow the tales of legends and check out the Hemingway House, the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum and the Custom Home. Catch a live theater performance at the Red Barn or the Waterfront Theater. Each and every night you can watch the street performers at Key West's Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square.
SHOPPING:Shop exclusive clothing boutiques, artisan jewelers, one-of-a-kind island crafts, original art and photography, residence furnishings, antiques,
photo murals, hand rolled cigars or funky souvenirs. Neighborhood shops are interspersed with restaurants, bars, and spontaneous street happenings on this tiny island, so you do not certainly need to program to shop. It will just 'naturally' take place.
Key West has so various points going, your short get-away will only be limited by your imagination. 1 factor is for positive, once you have tasted and experienced what the island has to provide, you'll want to come back and remain considerably longer next time.
Check out this list exhaustive list of preferred 'Things to See and Do in Key West' that was developed right after decades of living on the island.