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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
    Southernmost on the Beach Score 8.975 from 45 reviews
    508 South Street 8.98/10
    This oceanfront hotel located in Key West, Florida features on-site massage services and bicycle rentals. Guest rooms include free Wi-Fi. The hotel includes a private beach and pier. At the Southernmost on the Beach hotel, every room provides a mini-refrigerator and in-room safe. Cable TV is also available in each room. Select rooms offer a private balcony. The Southernmost Beach offers yoga classes on the beach. Three on-site outdoor pools are available at the hotel. The Tiki Bar and the Southernmost Beach Café are available for on-site dining. ... more
     
    Sheraton Suites Key West Score 7.9 from 166 reviews
    2001 South Roosevelt Boulevard 7.9/10
    Located on-site is the Beach House Restaurant. Guests can enjoy local seafood, fresh pasta, sandwiches appetizers and more. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Also located on-site is the Cabana Bar. Featuring a variety of cocktails and signature beverages poolside. Open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM Open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM. ... more
     
    The Reach Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection Score 6.775 from 8 reviews
    1435 Simonton Street 6.78/10
    Set in Key West's Old Town and offering a private beachfront location, this resort features on-site dining options, access to numerous activities and luxurious guestrooms all featuring private balconies. The Reach Resort offers everything needed for an unforgettable stay, including poolside dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms furnished with mini-refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Guests at the Reach can also enjoy access to services at the resort's nearby sister property, Casa Marina, including gourmet restaurants and spa services. Area attractions such as the exciting nightlife of Duval Street can be found only a short distance from the Waldorf Astoria-Reach Resort. Recreational activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and kayaking are also easily accessible. ... more
     
    Sunrise Suites Resort Score 8.325 from 10 reviews
    3685 Seaside Drive 8.33/10
    Offering all the comforts of home, including full kitchens, this condominium-style property is located on the island of Key West, surrounded by lush greenery, only moments from beautiful beaches. Guests staying at the Sunrise Suites Resort can enjoy a variety of on-site facilities, including tennis courts and a modern fitness center. The resort also provides on-site laundry facilities along with private in-room balconies and separate sleeping and living areas. Only a short distance from the Sunrise Resort, guests can discover one of the area's best beaches, Smather's Beach. Many recreational activities, including snorkeling, kayaking and boating are also easily accessible. The resort also offers on-site bicycle rentals, an ideal way to explore the island. ... more
     
    Ocean Key Resort & Spa Score 8.775 from 22 reviews
    Zero Duval 8.78/10
    Driving directions from Miami to Key West: From Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West, going to Turnpike Extension, south to US 1 and to the Keys. Once you get to Key West, take the right hand lane onto Roosevelt Boulevard, following the edge of the island until you get to Garrison Bight. Turn right on Palm Avenue and continue over the harbor to Duval Street in the heart of Old Town. Turn right again and go to the end. Ocean Key is the last building on the left before the Gulf of Mexico. PLEASE NOTE-Hotel charges one night's room + taxes upon reservation. ... more
     
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