Key West, Florida

The 5 things you don't want to miss in Key West.

There are many things to do in Key West, but there are a few that you don't want to miss. I have been to Key West many times. The first time was for a few hours while on a stop for a cruise ship. Afterwards, I was disappointment that I missed quite a few destinations, so when I traveled there for a quick weekend, I had everything planned out after months of research. There are things that are hard to miss such as Duval Street and the Hemingway House and Museum, but I recommend the following sites.

1) Watch the nightly sunset from Mallory Park. People gather as the sun begins to set into the Gulf of Mexico. There are food vendors and performers trying to capitalize on the crowds, but the view is the main attraction.

2) Get up close to hundreds of butterflies at Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. They have around 60 different species of butterflies along with finches, frogs and turtles. They also have a few flamingos that make their home at the conservatory. The center is located at 1316 Duval Street. Website is keywestbutterfly.com.

3) Walk through Key West’s 150-year-old City Cemetery. The large cemetery is full of history including a memorial to the sailors of USS Maine who were lost in Havana Harbor in 1898. The 15 acre cemetery is located at Margaret and Angela Streets. The cemetery is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

4) Have drinks or a snack at Louie's Backyard. A Louie's has terrific food and an amazing view. The restaurant is located at 700 Waddell Avenue. Website is louiesbackyard.com.

5) Southernmost Point is a cement buoy that marks the spot. It can be found at Whitehead and South Streets. There is usually a line of people trying to get a picture of this monument, so go early when the lines are short.



I hope you agree with my choices. Let me know if there are other places to add to my list.
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