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I have another trip planned!
I have another trip planned!
But not to St. John this time 
Oh well... it will come. This time my husband planned a trip for me for my 40th birthday to Key West. Always a place I wanted to visit.
Anyone around here have an information on that area. What to see, do, or not see or not do
If so drop me an email or PM.
We will be there in February.
Oh well... it will come. This time my husband planned a trip for me for my 40th birthday to Key West. Always a place I wanted to visit. Anyone around here have an information on that area. What to see, do, or not see or not do
If so drop me an email or PM.
We will be there in February.
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StJohnRuth
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Hi Mary Beth
My step-brother live in Key West and I can't tell you how many times I've been down there. Give me some time and I'll put a list of things to do, places to see and place to eat and mostly drink. I promise - I'll get back to you.
My step-brother live in Key West and I can't tell you how many times I've been down there. Give me some time and I'll put a list of things to do, places to see and place to eat and mostly drink. I promise - I'll get back to you.
FlaGeorge
"Swim Against The Current - Even a Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow"
"Swim Against The Current - Even a Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow"
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Tracy in WI
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Good for you! I've been once many years ago and it is beautiful there too. SOunds like you have a good catch in Charlie - tell him I'm turning 40 next year too....!
Also, Florida George, my parents love the keys and will be heading down next year too - any chance you would be willing to share your list with me as well?
Thanks!
Tracy
Also, Florida George, my parents love the keys and will be heading down next year too - any chance you would be willing to share your list with me as well?
Thanks!
Tracy
Tracy, Seaside Properties at Grande Bay
OK – The Florida Keys and Key West
Getting There:
Via Air – The Keys have two airports. One in Marathon which is about the half-way point from the upper Keys to Key West. Or Key West airport.
Driving – Take US1 south until it ends. If your driving, gas up in Florida City. It’s just as you enter the Upper Keys. Gas will be a little cheaper. There is a gas is a gas station on Key Largo that is sometimes cheap too. I think is called Marathon Gas. Watch your speed driving, the cops are as thick as mosquitoes and they will pull you over for just barely going over the speed limit.
Places to see stating in the upper keys starting on Key Largo and heading to Key West:
Most everything in the Keys is referenced by the mile markers (MM) on the side of the road.
Key Largo:
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park ( http://www.pennekamppark.com/ ) America’s first underwater park.
Islamorada:
Lorelei's Restaurant & Cabana Bar (http://www.loreleifloridakeys.com/ ) bets dame rum Runners in the keys. MM 82
Feed the Tarpon MM 7.5 - Be amazed and delighted as 50 or more friendly tarpons gather at the docks. It's a true Keys experience.
BAHIA HONDA STATE RECREATION AREA MM 37 - A state park with a lovely beach, picnic table and bathroom facilities.
NATIONAL KEY DEER AND GREAT WHITE HERON WILDLIFE REFUGE MM 30.5 - Known for its tiny deer that stand 2 ft. tall and weigh less than 75 lbs. Deer can most often be seen in early am or late pm. Motorists, drive carefully! Refuge is home to migratory birds, rare & endangered species.
Key West MM 0 – here is a link (http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/keywest.htm ) that has a lot of good info. Duval Street is the main drag that has lots of bars and shops. The street is only about 2 miles long and can be easily walked. At one end is the marker marking the southern most point in the U.S. 90 miles away is Cuba. At the other end is Mallory Square. Everyone goes here to watch the sunset. There are a ton of street entertainers and as the sun slips below the horizon – everyone claps. It’s a great tradition. There are lots and lots of bars and shops on Duval Street. As a matter of fact if you go pub hopping – the locals call it “The Duval Crawl”.
Some of my favorite are:
Hog's Breath Saloon ( http://hogsbreath.com/ ) Hog's Breath is better than no breath at all!
SLOPPY JOE'S http://www.sloppyjoes.com - Tourist hang out but fun.
GREEN PARROT BAR http://www.greenparrot.com Local hang out
The Bull – another local hang out.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Getting There:
Via Air – The Keys have two airports. One in Marathon which is about the half-way point from the upper Keys to Key West. Or Key West airport.
Driving – Take US1 south until it ends. If your driving, gas up in Florida City. It’s just as you enter the Upper Keys. Gas will be a little cheaper. There is a gas is a gas station on Key Largo that is sometimes cheap too. I think is called Marathon Gas. Watch your speed driving, the cops are as thick as mosquitoes and they will pull you over for just barely going over the speed limit.
Places to see stating in the upper keys starting on Key Largo and heading to Key West:
Most everything in the Keys is referenced by the mile markers (MM) on the side of the road.
Key Largo:
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park ( http://www.pennekamppark.com/ ) America’s first underwater park.
Islamorada:
Lorelei's Restaurant & Cabana Bar (http://www.loreleifloridakeys.com/ ) bets dame rum Runners in the keys. MM 82
Feed the Tarpon MM 7.5 - Be amazed and delighted as 50 or more friendly tarpons gather at the docks. It's a true Keys experience.
BAHIA HONDA STATE RECREATION AREA MM 37 - A state park with a lovely beach, picnic table and bathroom facilities.
NATIONAL KEY DEER AND GREAT WHITE HERON WILDLIFE REFUGE MM 30.5 - Known for its tiny deer that stand 2 ft. tall and weigh less than 75 lbs. Deer can most often be seen in early am or late pm. Motorists, drive carefully! Refuge is home to migratory birds, rare & endangered species.
Key West MM 0 – here is a link (http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/keywest.htm ) that has a lot of good info. Duval Street is the main drag that has lots of bars and shops. The street is only about 2 miles long and can be easily walked. At one end is the marker marking the southern most point in the U.S. 90 miles away is Cuba. At the other end is Mallory Square. Everyone goes here to watch the sunset. There are a ton of street entertainers and as the sun slips below the horizon – everyone claps. It’s a great tradition. There are lots and lots of bars and shops on Duval Street. As a matter of fact if you go pub hopping – the locals call it “The Duval Crawl”.
Some of my favorite are:
Hog's Breath Saloon ( http://hogsbreath.com/ ) Hog's Breath is better than no breath at all!
SLOPPY JOE'S http://www.sloppyjoes.com - Tourist hang out but fun.
GREEN PARROT BAR http://www.greenparrot.com Local hang out
The Bull – another local hang out.
Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.
FlaGeorge
"Swim Against The Current - Even a Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow"
"Swim Against The Current - Even a Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow"
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Kentuckygirl
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- Location: Kentucky
We were there last March and had a great time. We flew into Ft. Lauderdale and took a smaller plane into Key West. Kind of like going to St. Thomas from Puerto Rico! We stayed at the Gardens Hotel. It was right off the main area of Duval but you felt miles away when you were there. Definitely check out Mallory Square one night to see the sunset. We had a great dinner at Louie's Backyard. We had reservations for Cafe Marquesa but didn't make it, heard that they have very good food - Also be sure to go to Blue Heaven for breakfast! Also check out Rick's on Duval St. too, a local musician from the NY/NJ area plays there - his name is Will Hoppey. He's a great acoustic player that sings songs of Buffett, James Taylor, etc. You'll have a great time!
