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Key West

Key West is an island in the Florida Keys.

Get in

Greyhound buses serve Key West with three departures per day to Miami and beyond, stopping at various points along the Keys en route. Non concession fares are $35 one way. Journey time is around four and a half hours.

Key West International Airport is served by several airlines, though a short runway prevents big jets from landing. Direct flights are available from Atlanta, most major cities in Florida, and also some flights to the Bahamas. Fares tend to be quite high. A popular route to fly in is via Miami International Airport.

The Overseas Highway terminates in Key West, and links all the towns in the Keys with mainland Florida, which provides links into the US Interstate network, so driving to Key West is straightforward, though driving around town can be difficult and long-term parking may be expensive.

Get around

Driving around Key West is difficult and parking is expensive. Many visitors choose to rent motor scooters, bicycles, or explore on foot. There is a fairly comprehensive bus system with color-coded lines . Unlimited travel tickets are available for periods between a day and a month and are good value.

Fares:
Single Trip: $1.00

1-Day $3.00/Unlimited Use (purchased from bus driver)

3-Day $6.00/Unlimited Use (purchased from bus driver)

7-Day $12.00/Unlimited Use

31-Day $25.00
Concessions are available for senior cititzens, students etc.

If you plan to rent a car be aware that both Enterprise and Alamo desks are not located at the airport. You have to call the shuttle bus and wait for 12 minutes to catch a ride to the Truman Ave location.

See

  • Key West AIDS Memorial, White Street and Atlantic Boulevard on the beach. The City of Key West has lost more than a thousand of its citizens to the AIDS epidemic. Some of their names are inscribed on a memorial near the White Street Pier. The memorial is embedded in the sidewalk near the ocean, and made of flat smooth granite. The memorial was dedicated on World AIDS Day in 1997, and funded entirely throug private sources. At the time of dedicatio, there were 730 names engraved on the memorial. There are spaces for 1,500 names, and each year more are added and dedicated in a ceremony, also on World AIDS Day in December. A group called Friends of the Key West AIDS Memorial takes care of the memorial.
  • Key West City Cemetery In Key West burial customs reflect combinations of African, Hispanic, Anglo and other mixed heritages. Due to the water table of the Keys, most burials are in :Image:Key_West_Fla_above_ground_tombs1.jpg|above ground tombs. Grave makers with unusal inscriptions like :Image:Key_West_Fla_Nathan_Roberts.jpg‎|"I told you I was sick.", are not unusal.
  • Wildlife Rescue of the Florida Keys, Atlantic Boulevard and White Streets.

  • McCoy Indigenous Park is the setting for this rescue operation in Key West that has released more than 2,000 healed animals into the wild since 1993. They take care of any animal that needs attention, from sea birds to racoons, and at any given time you might see...



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    Hotels in Key West
    Santa Maria Suites Resort Score 0 from 0 reviews
    1401 Simonton Sreet 0/10
    Luxury Key West guest suites feature ultra-stylish contemporary furniture and include amenities that will make your stay practically stress-free. Well-equipped kitchens and baths that posses a distinctive spa ambiance make our suites in Key West some of the most memorable on the island. Guests of the Santa Maria will be pampered in luxury and sophistication with all the conveniences of home. ... more
     
    Ocean Key Resort & Spa Score 8.175 from 6 reviews
    Zero Duval 8.18/10
    Ocean Key Resort & Spa, adjacent Mallory Square in historic Key West, celebrates barefoot elegance. The Florida décor in these beautiful resort accommodations is bright, bold, and full of Florida Keys energy. Guests can choose from over 100 Key West accommodations with panoramic water and city views and private balconies off of every room. Each room has tile floors and island resort furnishings featuring local artwork. Guests enjoy whirlpool tubs and pedestal sinks. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent to famous Mallory Square, this Florida spa resort offers its guests the very best of Key West lodging. .All of the adventure begins at Zero Duval Street, home to Ocean Key Resort & Spa. ... more
     
    The Banyan Resort Score 7.675 from 11 reviews
    323 Whitehead Street 7.68/10
    Relax and indulge yourself at this tranquil oasis while enjoying the finest of amenities, including two temperature-controlled swimming pools, Jacuzzi and Tiki Bar. The Banyan Resort is the ideal location for a weekend get-a-way or long term accommodations in the well appointed suites which offer the perfect blend of history and modern convenience. In August of 2007, The Banyan Resort became the first in the Florida Keys to become a Certified Green Lodging Facility. Be sure to ask the hotel staff about eco-practices. ... more
     
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    St Augustine Beach and Old Downtown Helicopter Tour Varies

    St Augustine Beach and Old Downtown Helicopter Tour

    On this survey of downtown St. Augustine, you'll depart southeast from the airport following the intracoastal waterway to Anastasia Island.

    You'll enjoy a birds eye view of such landmarks as the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, the Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, and the Nombre de Dios Mission before swinging west around the south side of town and north to capture spectacular views of the Old Downtown against the beautiful Florida coastline.

    Flight distance is 32 miles

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    St Augustine, Porpoise Point and Old Downtown Helicopter Tour Varies

    St Augustine, Porpoise Point and Old Downtown Helicopter Tour

    Departing east from the airport over the intracoastal waterway to North Beach, you'll enjoy a breathtaking view of the beach and coastline as you fly low and fast to Porpoise Point.

    From there, you will cross the St. Augustine inlet to Anastasia Island to catch a birds eye view of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Bridge of Lions, the Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, and the Nombre de Dios Mission before swinging west around the south side of town and back north to capture spectacular views of the Old Downtown set against the beaches of St. Augustine.

    Flight distance is 15 miles

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    St Augustine and Porpoise Point Helicopter Tour Varies

    St Augustine and Porpoise Point Helicopter Tour

    You'll depart east from the airport over the intracoastal waterway to North Beach, then enjoy a breathtaking view of the beach and coastline as you fly low and fast to Porpoise Point. You'll then fly around Porpoise Point before turning northwest back to the airport.

    Flight distance is 12 miles

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    Jack Fields Agency

    Located in quaint downtown kissimmee, Jack Fields Agency is among some of the most historic storefronts, with most buildings built around 1900.  Take a stroll down Main St. and you'll be transported back to the early 1900's where storefronts are friendly and inviting, each specializing in their own trade.  Don't forget to stop by The Someday Shop and say hi to Jan.

    type:Public Buildings
    tel:407-870-5534
    openingHours:9am-5pm
    address:10 E Monument Ave.
    email:druffej@nationwide.com


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