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Key West, FL
The Florida Keys island chain is home to the continental United States' only living-coral barrier reef. Key West is the gateway to a vast ecotourism playground extending 70 miles westward to the uninhabited sand spits and coral formations of Dry Tortugas National Park. If you want to stay relatively close to the island, you can take a catamaran sailboat tour into the shallow waters and uninhabited keys that frame the island's famous sunsets. Once there, you can hop onto a kayak and paddle over patch coral formations or along mangrove fringes. You can even don a snorkel and mask and study the fish, grasses and soft corals. Some tours will take you all the way to Boca Grande Key, an uninhabited island favored by locals for its white sandy shoreline and beautiful coral patch reef.
Discover Parawest, Key West’s best parasailing company. Float high above the sea and experience a spectacular view of Key West! Soar peacefully and look for dolphins and sea turtles in the water below. Check out other great companies for kiteboarding lessons, kayak and Jet Ski rentals, and plenty of other water adventures.
The Key West Golf Club's championship-rated course is known for its lush tropical landscaping and easy proximity to the island's famous attractions, including the Historic Seaport District, Duval Street, the beaches and museums. Visitors to Key West can easily blend golfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and cultural events into a single day. The public course is located just minutes from numerous accommodations.
Only in Key West would the sun shine the brightest when it sets. Everyone gathers for the never planned, always varied Sunset Celebration on the Mallory Dock. Once the sun is safely tucked away by jugglers, mimes, musicians and street artists, the city moves to a different beat. A night beat. The streets, filled with sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, legendary pubs and world-class restaurants come alive. Gourmets and gourmands alike treat their palates to island specialties. Drama, musicals and comedy flourish on our stages.
In this city of fascinating contrasts, you could easily find yourself wanting to let go of mainland hassles permanently. Come visit Key West. Like all the Keys, you'll find its rich in history.
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