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Always a paradise to discover, Key West keeps it's charm with a happy and easy-going taste of Island life with its history, celebrations and festivals, romance, beautiful tropical waters and wild life, ever going night-life and entertainment, outdoor attractions for all ...and two palm trees and a hammock just for you.
	Key West is the Southernmost Point in the continental United States, 150 Miles from Miami, and only 90 Miles away from Cuba. There are nearly 25,000 people that make Key West their home, and up to 40,000 tourists during certain times of year that Vacation on the Island, and still Key West retains it's small town charm. Key West has two main parts: Old Town (Down Town) and New Town - The quaint Old Town area is rich with historic sites and architecture and tropical foliage and trees. Many venerable houses and buildings now function as Restaurants, Guesthouses and Inns, Museums, Shops and more. Old Town is anchored by Duval Street, Which has been dubbed The Longest Street In The World because it runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf Of Mexico (It is actually a little more than a Mile long). New Town contains mostly Residential Properties, Shopping Centers, Fast Food, and Hotel Chains. All around the Island you may find many Marinas and Fishing Charters. (City Marina, Historic Seaport, Hilton Resort & Marina, Ocean Key Resort & Marina.)
This tropical paradise was once the realm off pirates, smugglers and gun-runners. In 1826 Key West became a naval base to stop the piracy. During these years Key West developed into a world center of the fine cigar-making market. It also became a haven for thousands of Cubans escaping from the Spanish tyranny. The overseas Railroad was completed in 1912, making Key West physically approachable. Key West Has known the best of times. It was America's richest city per capita in 1889. Key West also has known the worst of times. It declared bankruptcy in the 1930s. Through it all, Key West has retained its status as one of the world's most intriguing cities. It's colorful cast of characters has ranged from Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon and railroad magnate Henry Flagler to President Henry Truman. Key West has always been an inspiring place for creative spirits such as acclaimed writers like Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, and Robert Frost.
	Key West's Old Town area is rich with historic sites and architecture. The Old Town's main street - Duval Street is affectionately called the longest main street because it goes from the Atlantic coast to the coast of the Golf of Mexico. Key West - the southernmost city in the continental United States, was first names Cayo Hueso - the isle of bones, because the land bore the remains of a vast Indian graveyard or a battleground. Now, Key West has become a place where people, escaping the rat race, come to experience the fun, free, relaxing and most flamboyant vacation.. from solitude to fun on the beach, shopping, attractions and night partying in the many bars and clubs....
..So ..Relax...leave your worries behind.....take off you watch...take off you shoes...take a deep breath... have a Margarita ..watch the sunset .. go sailing.. go snorkeling ...go fishing .. go diving ...take a jetski ride around the island.. go parasailing.. go flying ... go dancing ..romance.. O.K.!! that's enough talk, it's time for you to take action , check out our site , make your reservations and buy your ticket . See, it's that simple. See you soon !!! Back to Key West Home Page