Take Me to Key West

Duval Street Key West - Bars and Nightlife

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Duval Street in Key West is one of the most popular tourist attractions to see. On Duval Street, you will find Ernest Hemingway home and museum, the Key West Aquarium and the Southern Most Point of the continent. These attractions are popular enough on their own, however, Duval Street is known for another type of tourist attraction; bars. The street is blocked off from cars, so, you can easily walk Duval Street and enjoy the sights.

Duval Street is home to many popular watering holes. Some of the most famous places to go have a drink, include; Sloppy Joe's Bourbon Bar, Flying Monkeys, The Rum Bar, 801 Bourbon Bar, and The Smallest Bar in Key West.

Sloppy Joe's Bourbon Bar 201 Duval Street

Sloppy Joe's Bar was Hemingway's preferred stop. The bar officially opened the day that Prohibition was appealed. You can buy a drink here and also grab a bite to eat.

Flying Monkey's Saloon 227 Duval Street

Flying Monkey's is where you grab a frozen libation. The bar offers frozen cocktails from frozen beverage machines that you can order then drink while you peruse Duval Street.

The Rum Bar 1117 Duval Street

The Rum Bar will give you a nudge and remind you that you are in a tropical local since it offers a wide variety of rums to choose from and rum drinks like their "Pain Killer" cocktail.

801 Bourbon Bar 801 Duval Street

The 801 Bourbon bar is infamous for its drag shows. Come here to drink and dance and enjoy the mixed crowd. Sure to please.

The Smallest Bar in Key West 124 Duval Street

The Smallest Bar really is small, only 72 square feet. Come here to grab a rum runner and imbibe outside. It was formerly known as the old Custom's House Inn.

Whichever bar you decide to visit or attraction entices you to stop, isn't it great to know that you you have so many options to choose from. Enjoy Duval Street with a drink in your hand and leisurly strolling.

A Look At The Key West Artist

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Sailfish by Mario Sanchez

Key West has attracted artists and writers for many years. The colorful Key offers a tropical climate, plentiful fishing, turquoise waters at sandy beaches and is a paradise for the artist looking for a place to retreat in order to concentrate on their artwork.
Featured are two artists. Mario Sanchez and Letty Nowak. Read their inspiring stories.
Learn more about what key West has to offer to the arts by visiting the following article: A Look At the Key West Artist

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Key West Key Lime "Conch" Pie

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Key lime pie is so famous that the State of Florida deemed it their state pie. Key limes are more tart and tangy than regular limes and lend a great flavor to this all time favorite dessert. Some like to eat their Key lime pie with whipped cream, however, those that prefer a meringue topping are eating a Key lime pie known as Conch Key lime pie.

Key lime pie is very easy to make. It has a short baking time and uses only a few ingredients. Use fresh squeezed Key lime juice for the best flavor but do not worry if you can only find Key lime juice in a bottle. Your key lime pie will still taste fantastic. Go to Key West Key Lime Pie to get the best "Conch" Key lime pie recipe ever.

Key West Key Lime Pie Easy Recipe

That Frozen Concoction That Helps Me Hang On - Low Calorie Margarita Recipe

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Ok, I love Margaritas....I love Margaritas in Key West.....I hate the Calories in a Margarita....so, here are 3 recipes for margaritas that are just about 100 calories a piece. Check them out, you will love them and they will help you keep your Florida Keys bikini bod looking awesome!!!!

Skinny Margaritas - Recipes You Will Love!

Substitute Key Lime juice in these recipes for the standard lime juice to add that Florida Keys flavor. MMMM...Key Lime Margarita

Sing it Jimmy:

"But there's booze in the blender

And soon it will render

That frozen concoction that helps me hang on"

From "Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet

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Kite Surfing in the Florida Keys

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Kite Surfing combines wind surfing, paragliding and wakeboarding into a sport. Its fun and its extreme!

The wind takes you across the water on a small surfboard while you steer and control your movements via a hand control harnessed to a kite.

Kite Surfing is gaining popularity as the design of the kites and boards have been redesigned and are safer then their prototypes. The updated kite surf boards have newer release mechanisms and safety designs.

How to kite surf in the keys:

Expect to pay anywhere from $250 to $1300 for lessons if you are a beginner. Packages include lessons for 1 person for 2 to 5 days.

Visit these sites to make a reservation or to obtain more information:

The Kite House
Key West Kite Boarding
Florida State Kite Boarding Association

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Kermit's Key West Lime Shoppe

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Kermit's Key West Lime Shop

200A Elizabeth St
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 296-0806

http://www.keylimeshop.com

Kermit's is a lively and uplifting shop filled with Key lime delicacies. There are free tastings of candy, key lime sauces, cookies and more.

The whole family will love visiting Kermit's. Get Key lime juice here to make infamous key lime pie.

There is a lovey outdoor garden where you can sit at a table and enjoy a slice of Key lime pie. Let the kids marvel at the gorgeous koi an the koi pond. The fish are beautiful and make for a true "Kodak" moment.

The garden is also a mini tropical paradise. Shaded with palm trees and filled with pots of colorful orchids. Many varieties of the orchids are grafted to the trees in the garden and is a sight to behold. If you have never seen orchids growing on trees it is a sight to behold and is a common garden element in the Florida Keys.

Have fun visiting Kermit's and take home the taste of the keys!

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