A Traveler’s Delight

Tourists who travel from Miami to Key West are bound to have an experience of a lifetime. It is a fantastic island off the southern coast of Florida. The trip from Miami to Key West can be by air, sea, or land. People traveling on the Miami to Key West bus or driving on their own will get to see amazing sights along the way.

The seaways are also a great option of transportation from Miami to Key West. You can avail of private boaters or the Key West Express to get to the beautiful island.

The Key West Express Company: It runs high-speed passenger carriers from sites such as Marco Island and Ft. Myers Beach. These ferries dock at the Key West Bight Ferry Terminal. It is bang in the middle of the historic Seaport district and home to several fine shops, restaurants, and bars. The travelers can hike up to Duval street, which is the center of old town Key West, in around fifteen minutes from the docking area. This boat ride to the island takes about three and a half hours.


Private boaters: They are very experienced sailors who can pilot to Key West along the Gulf of Mexico side of the Keys, or by voyaging on the Atlantic side. The first half of the journey is via the distinctly marked Intracoastal Waterway. The international markers come to play after Long Key. Travelers need to check with the right coast pilot and also check the light list manuals. Even though there are several marinas that are happy to take you across to Key West, it is important for tourists to make reservations.

Once at Key West, tourists will be delighted by the numerous Key West attractions. A few are listed below:

Water attractions: Key West is one of the best places in the United States for diving excursions. The coral reef found in the waters off the coast of Key West, is the only living barrier reef in all of North America. Tourists will also be enthralled by a face to face encounter with the native marine life during a scuba diving or snorkeling trip. Visitors will always have a better chance of hooking onto a big one while on aboard a fishing charter. Visitors can also avail of sail charters on board catamarans or huge ships, or go on eco tours, catch glimpses of dolphins at play, or indulge in exploration at Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas. A perfect end to a heavenly day at this 'island paradise' will be when you go on a sailing cruise and catch the stunning Key West sunset, while swaying to the soft music playing in the background.


Shopping, restaurants and bars: The cuisine is really unique in Key West. The menu at the Key West restaurants comprises of local seafood that comes with a characteristic taste of the island. The cuisine is a soft blend of Caribbean flavors and spices, and the freshest Florida lobster or fish, tropical fruits, and vegetables. Visitors can shop till late at Duval street, or dance at the popular night clubs, or spend a romantic moonlit night with your partner on a Key West beach.

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Orignal From: A Traveler's Delight

Nature’s Opera

It is a known fact that Miami is one of the prime tourist destinations in the world. It may also be noted that a majority of the tourists who come to Miami make the trip from Miami to Key West as a mellifluous end to their vacation. Tourists can take the Miami to Key West shuttle, or other options of transportation from Miami to Key West.

Hot Spots

The beautiful island is home to a number of Key West attractions. A few of them that can be grouped into a Key West tour are listed below:

• The Fantasy Festival: The Key West Tourist Development Association came up with the unique idea of this festival in 1979, so as to boost tourist inflow during the lean season of Halloween. It is a period which marks the end of the hurricane season on this island paradise. Over the decades, the festival has gained popularity and attracts more than 80,000 enthusiasts each year.


• The Duval Street: This is one of most famous tourist attractions of Key West. The street is home to a number of shops, designer stores, nightclubs, restaurants, bars, etc. The place is also walking distance away from other excursions like snorkeling in Key West, the beaches, and the supreme list continues. Most of the hotels and inns in old town Key West are also situated close to Duval Street.


• The Florida Keys Council of the Arts: It is the main cultural attraction of Monroe County. It covers the area from Key Largo to Key West. This non-profit organization supports the local arts and seminars, approves grants, takes care of the online cultural calendar of the region, and controls the Monroe County Art in Public Places plan. It also administers and manages the arts marketing grants of the county. Moreover, the council acts as the main campaigner of cultural tourism in south Florida and Key West.


• The Secret Garden of Nancy Forrester: It is another island paradise within island city. The garden stretches through 1 acre of land. It is like a green, thriving rainforest. Visitors to this woodland garden will be enthralled by the marvelous wonders and artistry of nature that is enclosed in a small area.


• The Key West Aquarium: This was one of the first attractions of Key West. It has been mesmerizing the tourists and locals alike for more than eight decades. The aquarium was primarily constructed to revive the American economy from the clutches of the Great Depression. It currently hosts millions of tourists from all parts of the globe. You will be able to check out the local marine life and also receive an intimate experience with the animals during activities in the Touch Tank, or during feeding sessions with turtles and sharks.


• The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum: It is one of the most unique museums in the world. Tourists are able to see gold, silver, and other kinds of treasures that have been reclaimed by adventurers from various shipwrecks throughout the world. Do not miss it!

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Orignal From: Nature's Opera