The Key West Sculpture Garden – Where History Meets Art
In front of the Waterfront Playhouse in Mallory Square is the Key West sculpture garden, where history meets art! It opened in September 1997. Originally, it featured thirty-six bronze busts…
The outside of First Flight, original home to Pan American Airways.
First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery
My husband and I had some business downtown to deal with the other day, and being close to dinner time, we decided to grab a bite someplace. Since we on…
Here is Island Genn (me) and by friend Pam taking a selfie at Bahia Honda.
48 Hours in the Key West
I get asked all of the time what is not to be missed while in Key West and I always reply with something like, that all depends on what your…
Capt Steven Lamp of Dream Catcher Charters saving a distressed sea turtle with some clients.
Top Ten Reasons to Come to Key West
With so many possible destinations to go on vacation, why should someone come to Key West? Well, I am glad you asked! There are probably countless reasons why people visit…
This fire bell was relocated from a tower at the cemetery. It rang to alert of a fire and for curfew.
Key West Firehouse Museum
The Key West Firehouse Museum is an informative museum for those interested in firefighting and/or history. The building, formerly Firehouse No. 3, was active from 1907 until 1998. It is one…
Here is LilaMeow posing with Robert the Doll. Of course, she did ask his permission for the photo!
Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour!
Last night I went on the Key West Ghosts & Gravestones tour with my friend, Kurt. The tour began at 501 Front Street, on the corner of Front and Duval…
El Meson de Pepe's COMPLETA DE CABALLO GRANDE: Lechon Asado, Ropa Vieja, and Picadillo
El Meson de Pepe’s: Review
Since 1985, the family run El Meson de Pepe's has been serving Cuban food to residents and visitors of Key West. The restaurant has been at its present location in Mallory…
An egret hanging out at the beach at Fort Zachary Taylor.
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Located at the end of Southard Street in Truman Annex is, in my opinion, the best beach in Key West: Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. The cost to visit the…
Here is an old Cuban raft used by exiles on display at the institute.
San Carlos Institute
The San Carlos Institute located at 516 Duval Street is open daily and is free admission. I have walked by this building countless times and never visited until recently. I…
Top Ten Activities for Key West
There are many Key West activities for visitors to experience during their vacation. On the water or on land I have you covered with some fun stuff to do here…
The Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson
The Dry Tortugas are a cluster of seven islands located about 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. The seven islands that make up the Dry…