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There are other changes as well.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
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We've been going to Key West regularly since about 1987. We always stop at Margaritaville for a cheeseburger and slice of key lime pie. You also should consider chocolate dipped key lime pie. Last year we did some serious art shopping. There are some spectacular art galleries. There's the Hemmingway House, the Pirate Museum and something else that I'm forgetting but someone else will remember.
Definitely Margaritaville! We loved the lighthouse, the aquarium and the southernmost point in the US. We also enjoyed just walking around this funky, artsy slice of paradise!
We always enjoy just walking around and seeing where we end up. We always stop somewhere for a slice of key lime pie, though. Both Kermit's and the Blonde Giraffe are good.
Definitely the Blonde Giraffe - love their chocolate-covered key lime pie on a stick! For something not involving food, we really enjoyed the Trolley Tour. If you buy your tickets yourself, you can go all over the island, getting on and off at the various stops to explore. Taking the trolley through the DCL excursion means that you can't get off at the stops. At least, that's how it was when we were on the Western cruise in last year.
We have been waiting for this trip for so long. I have always wanted to visit Key West. I can't wait. I am sure that DH secretly rolls his eyes at me when I look at him and say, "Less than 5 weeks to go!"
There is a bar by the key west bright called schooner wharf bar. It is awesome! It's outside, sand for the floor, great food, and people bring their dogs in with them! They also have great music!! We also did the schooner western union boat. We did the sunset cruise, but with the ship leaving, you would have to do the daytime cruise
There are "street performers" on the waterfront every night . They are very amusing. Try to catch a sunset cruise. The sunset in Key West is beautiful...I have the best photos from our sunset cruise. There are so many good restaurants (try the conch fritters!) and bars. We usually asked cab drivers and other locals for recommendations and they never steered us wrong! It is a great town. Have a wonderful trip!
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We spent a week there last summer...here's my list (in no particular order):
1. Margaritaville...love that cheeseburger (and they make a mean margarita too)!
2. The southernmost point marker...it's a lot of fun to have that in your photo album (we were lucky and got that one in Key West last summer and then the one on the Big Island in Hawaii later that summer too!)
3. Sunset
4. Hemingway House -- depending on the age and makeup of your group
5. The Little White House -- again, depends on the age and makeup of your group
6. The Pirate Museum -- My DS (he's 9) thought this was the best thing ever!
7. If you have the time (and you are up for an adventure) take a sea plane to the Dry Tortugas! It's well worth it.
8. Ben and Jerry's ice cream (yum)! especially when it's hot outside -- sorry, but we're not that fond of Key Lime Pie.
9. The "Life is Good" shop! Love those shirts by Jake!
10. Just walking around enjoying the Conch Republic. Although it is part of the US, it is very different down here. Bustling but laid back.
Have a great time! Oh, and by the way, most things are in walking distance (except the southern most point). The rent these little electric car things and they're fun...but parking is a hassle.
This all sounds like so much fun. I can't wait! The ship is scheduled to leave Key West at 7:30. So, I made our Palo dinner plans for then. I am hoping it is as romantic then as it is right now in my mind. LOL!
One thing I would recommend not doing is something you'll likely see people doing, even on a Disney cruise.
Knee walking, commode hugging drunk. I've seen people get on the ship that had to literally be carried. Not arm over each shoulder, but all the way. This wasn't on a Disney ship, but I've seen some pretty ****faced people when the Magic was in and stayed until midnight.
We loved Mallory Square! You can watch the sunset and see performers, we had wonderful time here! Oh, I loved the Hemingway House - look out for the six-toed cats they are direct descendants of Hemingway's cats. We rented a scooter and had a blast zipping all over town. Also, we took a boat to Dry Tortugas and snorkled - that was so much fun!
I hope you have a great time! We plan to visit again sometime.
Danielle
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Since Minnie's chair is gone, I had to find a new place to have our photo taken this past Oct. Not sure this will be the permanent place.
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. They are very amusing. Try to catch a sunset cruise. The sunset in Key West is beautiful...I have the best photos from our sunset cruise. There are so many good restaurants (try the conch fritters!) and bars. We usually asked cab drivers and other locals for recommendations and they never steered us wrong! It is a great town. Have a wonderful trip!
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