Activities
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Paradise Pups
My Maltese, Indiana Bones, is small and well behaved and he loves to go places with me as much as I like taking him places. So, we are pretty much always together. For this reason, my husband has taken to…
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Old Town Trolley v. Conch Tour Train: Which Tour is Best?
When people ask me what they should do in Key West, I tell them a tour on the Trolley or the Train would be a good first thing to do. This is especially so if this is a first time…
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Get Tickets for the Best Key West Attractions!
For a tiny island of two by four miles, there are so many things to do and see while visiting Key West. Of course, people mainly come down for the water: fishing charters, sandbar charters, etc. But there are a…
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Key West Art Galleries
Did you know that there are more than 30 art galleries on our tiny island of Key West?! Our island has as tradition of amazing artists that spans back to its founding. An additional feature that makes our little island…
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Christmas Key West Style, 2022
December is upon us, and while the stores have already been bombarding us with Christmas items for over a month now, this is the time we start to think about the holidays here in Key West. While the island stays…
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Christmas Season Key West, 2021
Christmas season is here and Key West knows how to celebrate! Starting just after Thanksgiving, expect to see decorations starting to pop. However, there is so much more than just lights to enjoy on our island! Specifically, check out the…
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Key West First Legal Rum Distillery
Chef Paul Menta and Tony Mantia founded the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery in 2012, and it is the first legal rum distillery Key West has seen since Prohibition. The distillery is just one of Chef Menta’s endeavors; he…
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2021 Lobster Mini Season
Annually, lobster season opens to the public on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July before the opening of regular season on August 6th when both recreational and commercial are able to partake in harvesting this crustacean. Properly licensed…
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Key West Artisan Market
4/5/21 If you are in Key West on select Sundays, you should check out the Key West Artisan Market. Currently, this open air bazaar is being held every other Sunday from 10 am until 2 pm at Higgs Beach, in…
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Key West Valentine’s Day, 2021
February 13, 2021 – Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and Key West is busy. Hotels are at nearly 100% occupancy, so reservations are necessary if you want to celebrate this lover’s holiday in style! Here are some ideas… Reserve a private…
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Ringing in 2021 in Key West
2020 has been a tough year for just about everyone, and people are really looking forward to putting it behind them and ringing in the New Year! Key West normally has a plethora of exciting activities such as the Drag…
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