Key West

About a three hours drive from Miami, Key West is famous for its fun-loving attitude and for being the southernmost city in the continental United States. Over the years, many famous people have been attracted to this charming and offbeat town, including Tennessee Williams, Jimmy Buffet and Ernest Hemingway. Fans of the latter will enjoy visiting Key West’s Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, where they can learn more about this famous author. Travelers to Key West will find plenty of places to enjoy good food, live entertainment and fun cocktails. This town is also famous for its many festivals, including PrideFest in June and its Fantasy Fest in October. For sea lovers, the waters off of Key West are great for swimming, scuba diving and snorkeling.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Best Places to Go Snorkeling in the World

Image
The ocean graces more than 70 percent of our planet, and millions of marine species call these waters home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced snorkeler, there are plenty of places to witness enchanting underwater life. All you need is a mask, snorkel, and fins to experience the beauty of coral reefs and the intriguing creatures that thrive beneath the waves. From sharing the sea with manta rays in the Maldives, to humpback whales in the Dominican Republic, and being surrounded by vibrant schools of fish in the Caribbean, these are the best places to go snorkeling in the world.
Read more

Naples

Image
The southernmost city along Florida's Gulf Coast is Naples, an upscale area with a quaint city center and lovely stretch of beach. A mix of elegant houses and tall condo towers line the ocean, but the downtown has maintained a small-town feel. Naples' Third St. South and 5th Avenue South are home to its trendiest restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques. A visit to Naples Pier, the city's most beloved historic landmark, is a must for tourists and the perfect place for spotting dolphins without getting on a boat. Despite its reputation as a high-end golf resort town, Naples has several historic attractions, as well as unique nature parks. The historic Smallwood Store trading post is now a museum that remembers the days of fur trading, and the Museum of the Everglades explores 2,000 years of the region's history back to the Calusa Indians. Both properties are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Gulf Coast Everglades Visitor Center is the park's only admi...
Read more