This street is the bustling heart of Key West, and a great spot to experience the city's culture and nightlife. It's filled with fantastic restaurants, lively bars, art galleries, and shops selling unique gifts, clothes, and hand-rolled cigars.
The Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West is an anchored concrete buoy marking the southernmost point in the continental United States, the lowest latitude land of contiguous North American states.
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.
Nearshore fishing is the most popular in Key West as well as deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing. The most commonly sought after species in Key West are: 1. mutton snapper, 2. yellowtail snapper, 3. mahi mahi, and 4. black grouper.
The fort was built in the mid-1800s and was used during the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. Also provides hiking trails, a great snorkeling opportunity off the beach, as well as amazing sightseeing.
For a great view of the Key West sunset, head to Mallory Square at the northwest tip of the island. During the Sunset Celebration (a free, nightly arts festival that starts about two hours before sunset), this is one of the best spots on the island to catch the sun's last moments and revel in the end of the day.