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So we finally found the Butterfly Conservatory, which was just a few blocks over from the Southernmost Point. I do believe this was the number 1 rated attraction on Tripadvisor when we were researching, and Cody is what we refer to as a “ratings snob” although in less nice terms so that’s how I was able to get him to agree to this one! It’s a small little place with a very crowded shopping area, but we were quickly purchasing our tickets and even got a discount from the trolley person we had asked for directions, score! Either way, well worth the price of admissions.
You first enter a little informational area before walking through the double doors into the butterfly area. Let me just tell you, if not for other people kind of starting to crowd the place, I could have stayed in here ALL DAY. I love butterflies. Like LOVE them.
Here’s me as a small child with a butterfly, yep, lifelong love
Anyway… off we went.
There were a few little exhibits with lizards and such in this first area
Then we walked into the good stuff, and WOW. No matter which way you looked there were butterflies. EVERYWHERE. Flying, sitting, eating, looking pretty, you name it, they were doing it. Apparently since it was a sunny day they were more active. I didn’t mind! I’m just going to let the pictures do the talking from here…my camera was in burst mode, so I took tons. Some are better than others but I just love them all too much to narrow it down!
Then my memory card was full… and since I lost the 16gb one I ordered from Amazon with my camera (I learned while we were packing!), that was that! We were just about at the end anyway so we headed out, checked ourselves for hitchhiking butterflies and were out! We browsed the shop a bit and I got my mom a present for her garden and we headed outside. There was a cute photo spot we missed on the way in and thankfully… cell phone to the rescue!
After that wonderfulness, we started to work our way back towards the ship, knowing there was still lots between here and there to enjoy!
Up Next: Day 4 Continued: A restaurant to ourselves
Your trip to Key West sounds like a great time. THANK you for showing us your butterfly pictures. Those are my favorite and have a few tattoos with them. That is one thing that I can not wait for in Epcot!! You guys also looked wonderful at dinner.
Your sea day was busy yet relaxed, I love that you fit so much in and after your not so good breakfast the rest of your meals looked great! Great pictures from Key West, it is a beautiful city! We had a stop there on a cruise a few years ago and did the trolley tour, but if I went back I'd just walk around like you did. The butterfly house looks amazing!
Key West is so pretty! I would love the butterfly conservatory most definitely!
It was absolutely wonderful
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Your trip to Key West sounds like a great time. THANK you for showing us your butterfly pictures. Those are my favorite and have a few tattoos with them. That is one thing that I can not wait for in Epcot!! You guys also looked wonderful at dinner.
You are very welcome! I'm excited for Epcot's butterfly house as well, although last year's had NOTHING on Key West's! And thank you
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Love all the butterflies! What a cool tour!
It was great and no scheduling required! Just kinda showed up and did our own thing!
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We have to visit Key West!
I wish more cruises made that stop, as I MUCH prefer it to Nassau!
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Your sea day was busy yet relaxed, I love that you fit so much in and after your not so good breakfast the rest of your meals looked great! Great pictures from Key West, it is a beautiful city! We had a stop there on a cruise a few years ago and did the trolley tour, but if I went back I'd just walk around like you did. The butterfly house looks amazing!
Overall the food was so impressive, which is why that breakfast was such a let down We were very close to doing a Trolley Tour, but we figured if we got tired we could always get one back! It's a wonderfully walkable town though!
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Isn't Key West just beautiful? We really our visit there - it's so laid back and there's so much to see.
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so that’s how I was able to get him to agree to this one! It’s a small little place with a very crowded shopping area, but we were quickly purchasing our tickets and even got a discount from the trolley person we had asked for directions, score! Either way, well worth the price of admissions.
all the butterflies! 
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We were very close to doing a Trolley Tour, but we figured if we got tired we could always get one back! It's a wonderfully walkable town though!
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