Welcome to Key West, Florida! Key West is one of the hottest vacation destinations of all time. There's a lot packed into this small island, and right in the center of all the excitement is Duval Street, which features shops, boutiques, bars, and restaurants! Duval Street is near many of the most popular attractions, numerous beaches, and night life activities!

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Crowne Plaza Hotel - Key West, FL - La Concha
The Crowne Plaza Hotel La Concha Key West, is a unique and historic hotel located directly on Duval Street within walking distance of all major attractions, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. The Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel offers the most spectacular 360 degree view, with nightly Sunset Celebration and all of Key West from the 7th Floor deck and lounge at the top of the hotel. Outdoor swimming pool and pool bar on the second floor level. …more

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About Key West

To its rocky shores, sandy beaches and weathered homes reminiscent of a coastal New England town, Key West adds another feature: its subtropical climate, which nourishes lush vegetation, especially palm trees, hibiscus and bougainvillea. Ship carpenters, using wooden pegs instead of nails, built many of the older houses, which are predominantly Bahamian in architecture.

The southernmost city in the continental United States, Key West once served as a base of operation against pirates; today it is the southern terminus of the scenic Overseas Highway (US 1). The prosperity of mid-19th century Key West was based on the thriving salvage business. At one time these enterprises provided the town with the highest per capita income in the nation.

Because of its proximity to Havana, about 90 miles south, the town was later a haven for Cuban political exiles. San Carlos Institute on Duval Street dates from the late 19th century, when it was used as a meeting place for the local Cuban community. City Cemetery on Margaret Street is the gravesite of the victims of the USS Maine, whose sinking precipitated the Spanish-American War.

Home at various times to Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Robert Frost, Key West remains a popular retreat for artists and writers.

Although turtle hunting was once a major industry, federal laws protecting the endangered reptiles were enacted in the 1970s. The remains of a turtle-canning factory stand behind Turtle Kraals Bar and Restaurant on the harborfront at the north end of Margaret Street.

Donkey Milk House Museum, 613 Eaton St., derives its name from the alley in back where donkeys used to pull milk delivery carts. The restored 1860s home is open by appointment only; phone (305) 296-1866.

Of Key West's many natural attractions, its sunsets are among the most popular. Every night, weather permitting, more than two dozen street vendors and performers gather at Mallory Square Dock in Old Town off Duval Street. Jugglers, palm readers, contortionists, musicians and other entertainers vie for the attention and donations of the many spectators who begin gathering about an hour before sunset.

Nature also puts on a daily show in the shady confines of Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden, an environmental earthwork at 1 Free School Ln., off Simonton Street, where an extensive collection of rain forest plants creates a junglelike atmosphere complete with (caged) parrots; phone (305) 294-0015.

The Caribbean influence extends to the town's cuisine. Along Duval Street and its side streets, imaginative cafes and open-air restaurants serve foods ranging from gourmet specialties to ethnic snacks.

Various types of cruises, including those offering underwater viewing of the denizens of the deep, sailing, snorkeling and reef diving, depart from several private and city marinas. Of particular interest are bed and breakfasts cruises that incorporate snorkeling and gourmet meals. Deep-sea fishing trips leave from City Marina on Garrison Bight off Roosevelt Boulevard. Contact the chamber of commerce for more information.

Note: Parking regulations are strictly enforced throughout the city. Motor scooters should be parked in the areas designated for that purpose. There is no street parking available for recreational vehicles; follow signs to designated RV parking areas.