Key West
Known for warm beaches and eccentric residents with a live-in-the-moment philosophy, Key West offers a relaxed yet unexpected seaside adventure. Do as the residents (known as Conchs) do and see where that free spirit might take you (possibly on a guided tour or a snorkeling trip). Perhaps you'll end up at a Duval Street bar, in a Mallory Square shop or even touring Ernest Hemingway's old home.
Key West once threatened to go rogue (in 1982 with a mock secessionist movement to create "The Conch Republic"), so this is definitely the place to throw a firm itinerary out the window. Take a stroll, sip a margarita, spy a six-toed cat and set your own pace. While hurricanes have impacted the area in recent years, Key West remains open for business as a bustling vacation destination, with charming bed-and-breakfasts and plenty of outdoor pursuits to keep you busy.
JAN
75
65
2
FEB
76
66
1.5
MAR
79
69
1.9
APR
82
72
2.1
MAY
85
76
3.5
JUN
88
79
4.1
JUL
89
80
3.6
AUG
90
80
5.4
SEP
89
79
6.7
OCT
85
76
5
NOV
81
72
2.3
DEC
77
67
2.2
Best Time to Visit
March to May
Ideal weather and lively island atmosphere
Primary Reason
Island Getaway
Coastal & Harbor
History
Nightlife
North America
Southeast
USA
Florida
Top 5 Things to Do
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Southernmost Point Buoy
Duval Street
Dry Tortugas National Park
Hidden Gem
Fort Zachary Taylor�s Rock Beach
Clear water and shaded picnic areas at a historic fort.