Places to Visit in Key West, United States, America

Places to Visit in Key West, United States, America

Key West is city in the state of Florida in United States and seat in Monroe County. Key West is situated at an elevation of 5 meters (18 feet) above the sea level and covers an area of 19 square kilometers (7.4 square miles) and divided into four distinct areas. Key West is surrounded by Fleming Key, Sigsbee Park, North Stock Island, Key Heaven, Stock Island, Cow Key, Atlantic Ocean, Marquesas Keys and Sand Key is situated at the distance of 638 miles from the capital of Florida, Tallahassee and coordinates are 24.5592° N, 81.7840° W.

History of Key West:

Before the entry of Europeans, the region was occupied by Calusa people and the first European to visit Key West was Juan Ponce de Leon in the year 1521. Cayo Hueso was the name given to the island during the establishment of territory and in the year 1763, Great Britain took the control of Florida and returned to Spanish after 20 years. Matthew C. Perry in the year 1822 claimed the territory for the United States and renamed as Thompson’s Island and later the region was sold to three American officials. Key West was an isolated region until the establishment of overseas railway extension from mainland of Florida to Key West Island in the year 1912. In the year 1982, Key West became independent as Conch Republic.

Places to Visit in Key West:

Higgs Beach Dog Park:

Higgs Beach Dog Park is located near White Street Pier and easily accessible and ideal spot for pet to play and relax beside you while on vacation and dog owners should follow some rules and regulations while in the park and this park is one of the popular parks in the Key West.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park:

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a historical site in the city and was established in the year 1973 and offers many facilities and recreational activities to the tourists visiting the park. Some of the facilities are fishing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, bird watching and many other activities.

South Beach:

South Beach is placed towards south end of Duval Street and a small charming beach and water of the beach is quite shallow and best suited for swimming lovers.

Harry S Truman Little White House:

Harry S Truman Little White House was constructed in the year 1890 by President Harry S. Truman and was the winter house on the waterfront and a renowned historical site in the state.

Other Places to Visit in Key West:

Southernmost Point
Mallory Square
Dry Tortugas National Park
Clinton Square Market
Scavenger Hunt Tour of Key West
Key West City Cemetery
Wildlife Rescue of the Florida Keys,
McCoy Indigenous Park
Shipwreck Museum

Best time to Visit Key West:

Key West faces tropical savanna climate with dry winters and average temperature typically varies from 18° C to 32° C and the best time to visit Key West is from December to March.

How to Reach Key West?

By Air:

Key West is served by Key West International Airport, situated at the distance of 1.8 miles in Roosevelt Blvd town which serves with domestic flights to all the cities in Florida and to Atlanta, Miami and Bahamas.

By Train:

Key West is not connected directly to all the destinations in the country and from Key West Amtrak Station on can avail the train service to Ft Lauderdale Station from there; one can board the train to different parts of the country.

By Road:

Xcursions USA, Greyhound, Keys Shuttle and Miami To Key West Bus are few bus providers in the city and operates intercity and interstate bus services from city to other destinations in and around the Florida.

Where to Stay in Key West?

Key West is one of the major tourist destinations in the Florida and the hotels offers guests comfort and convenience at just minutes drive from city, theaters, shopping and historical landmarks in all of the city areas and features spacious guestrooms boasting archetypal furnishings with rich materials and carpets and provides facilities like car rental, tour desk, designated smoking area, currency exchange, business centre, express check-in/check-out, air conditioned, internet services and many more facilities. Some of prominent hotels in Key West are listed below: