| Soothing Ocean waters. Warm tropical breezes. Vibrant native flowers. Laid back attitudes. How do you improve on paradise? Only in Key West would the sunshine brightest when it sets. As you enjoy the many sights, you'll discover that modern Key West is a warm-hearted place where all are welcome. In Key West you can use convenient public transportation, taxis, pedi-cabs, tour trains, trolleys, bicycles or even your own two feet to see the sights. However you choose to see the town, you'll discover that old town Key West is one of America's true architectural and botanical treasures. In this city of fascinating contrasts, you could easily find yourself wanting to let go of mainland hassles permanently. Come visit Key West. Like all the Keys, you'll find it's rich in history. Sunset cruises, diving/snorkeling, Audubon House, Lighthouse and Civil War museums, glass bottom boats, Hemingway House, Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortuga, unique shopping, Key West Aquarium, Mel Fisher Museum, nightly sunset celebration, fishing, Wreckers Museum, art galleries, Little White House are among the many activities and attractions that Key West has to offer. Key West has to be one of the sunniest and warmest places in the United States year round. Our climate in the winter maintains at around 75-80 degrees with warmer days mixed in. The weather is almost perfect every day here with passing showers that really don't last all day long like the fronts experienced up north. AVERAGE KEY WEST TEMPERATURES Fahrenheit Celsius Temperature averages based on data collected at Key West Airport. The 120-mile-long Florida Keys island chain is linked to mainland Florida by U.S. 1, the Overseas Highway. Visitors to the Upper Keys can fly into Miami International Airport or Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. From there, they can hop on shuttle buses or rent cars and arrive in the Upper Keys in about an hour from Miami or an hour and 45 minutes from Ft. Lauderdale. In addition, visitors can now fly to Marathon, the small city at the mid-point of the island chain, aboard small airlines such as Florida Coastal Airlines and SeaCoast Airlines. Ground transportation is available in Marathon including shuttle buses and rental cars by Avis, Budget and Enterprise. As always, visitors can fly to Key West International Airport via connections or direct flights from a host of Florida cities. The airport offers a host of ground transportation options, including local shuttle buses and rental cars. If you choose to drive to Key West from the mainland, or take a shuttle bus, the trip will take about 3.5 hours over U.S. 1, the Overseas Highway. Directions for a Scenic Drive From Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West. Take the Florida Turnpike south toward Key West. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City. Follow U.S. 1 south about 22 miles to Key Largo and you are now in the Florida Keys. From Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, exit the airport and follow the signs for 595 West. Take 595 to the Florida Turnpike and follow the signs for the Florida Keys. From the north, take the Florida Turnpike south to just below Ft. Lauderdale, where Exit 4 joins the southern portion of the Turnpike. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City. Follow U.S. 1 south into the Florida Keys. From Florida's west coast, take 1-75 Alligator Alley east to the Miami exit, and south to the Turnpike Extension. A Note on Mile Markers. Once you're in the Keys, U.S. 1 becomes the Overseas Highway, which is our Main Street. The best way to get around is to know the mile marker of your destination. Look for the little green mile-marker signs on the side of the highway. They begin just south of Florida City with number 127 and run all the way down to zero in Key West. Think of them like addresses. If you know the mile marker, getting there is easy. By Sea Key West Express Ferry passengers from Ft. Myers Beach and Marco Island on Florida's southwest coast can arrive at the Key West Bight Ferry Terminal in approximately 3.5 hours. The 12,500-square-foot terminal is equipped with an information desk, a gift shop specializing in local products and a café offering local fare. Even the walls are decorated with works of local artists. The terminal is the gateway to the island's Historic Seaport District. Passengers can stroll along a Harbor Walk lined with charter boats, restaurants and shops and arrive on the fabled Duval Street in 15 minutes. Rental cars are available for those who wish to drive to other areas of the Keys. Car ferries do not currently serve Key West. The Key West Express ferry service was formed by the merger of the Key West Shuttle and X-press to Key West services. Private Boaters Experienced boaters can navigate to Key West along the Atlantic side of the Keys or by traveling on the Gulf of Mexico side. The first part of the trip takes you through the specially-marked Intracoastal Waterway. After Long Key, however, international markers apply. Consult the appropriate Coast Pilot and Light List manuals. Numerous marinas are waiting to entertain you, but you should make reservations ahead. |
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