Key West

Festivals & Events

Key West’s annual Fantasy Fest parade is a highly anticipated event for locals and visitors, and understanding the parade route is essential for planning your experience. This...

travel-relationships

The Dry Tortugas lie about 70 miles west of Key West across open water, placing the islands roughly 130 kilometers offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. This distance makes a direct d...

Travel and Tourism

A day cruise to Key West from Tampa is a popular way to experience a Florida Keys escape on a single-day itinerary. These cruises typically depart from the Tampa Bay area in the...

transportation

Traveling from Fort Myers to Key West by ferry involves combining ground transport with a ferry crossing, as there is no direct high‑speed vehicle ferry between the two cities...

travel-transportation

The question of Key West from Miami comes up often for travelers weighing a city stop against a laid-back island escape. Key West sits about 160 miles (258 kilometers) south of...

location

Key West now functions as a distinctive island city where tourism, local culture, and maritime history remain tightly interwoven. This overview explains what visitors and reside...

Food & Dining

This evergreen profile focuses on consistently well-regarded lunch options across the Florida Keys, balancing iconic local stops with visitor-friendly choices. It covers Key Wes...

Travel Guidance

The drive from Fort Myers to Key West is a classic Florida itinerary that follows the scenic Overseas Highway, spanning approximately 130 to 140 miles and taking about 3.5 to 5...

Events & Festivals

Fantasy Fest is a multi day festival in Key West, Florida, built around costumes, creativity, and community fundraising. It is not a single parade but a series of structured eve...

Environment and Climate

Photographs and videos from Key West during Hurricane Irma in September 2017 documented one of the most consequential weather events in recent Florida history. These images capt...