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Essential Advice

There are many ways to enjoy Key West—here are a few hints to get you started.

Key West Tidbits

  • The name Key West comes from the original Spanish name "Cayo Hueso" or "Bone Island" and strangely has nothing to do with being the westernmost of the Keys.
  • At one time, Key West was the wealthiest city in the United States.
  • The chickens wandering the streets of Key West are "wild" and protected by law.

Points of Interest

  • Maps for the Pelican Pathway can be found at the Chamber of Commerce or at many of the Welcome Centers located just as you drive into Key West.
  • For colorful island art and a taste of local culture, check out Kalypso Art Gallery, 609 Whitehead Street, 305-296-8666.

Food & Drink

  • For top notch food in a funky outdoor setting, get to Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas Street, 305-296-8666.
  • For hair-on-your-chest coffee, go early to Five Brothers Market, 930 Southard Street, 305-296-5205 (and be prepared to wait in line).
  • For an afternoon beverage in a true Key West institution, try the Green Parrot, the oldest bar in Key West.

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