Los Cayos de Florida son famosos por sus playas, su pesca y su excelente clima. Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre uno de los principales destinos turísticos del país.
Tienes uno o dos días en el paraíso. ¿Qué vas a hacer? Claro, puedes encontrar una playa con un bar tiki en Key West y descansar todo el fin de semana. Pero también puedes visitar otras atracciones.
Aquí hay una lista de algunas de las mejores cosas para hacer en la ciudad más al sur durante su viaje rápido:
CALLE DUVAL
En Key West, los cruces peatonales en las cuadras 700 y 800 de Duval Street reflejan los colores de la bandera arcoíris LGBTQ original. Foto de la ciudad de Key West La mundialmente famosa calle Duval es donde comienza la fiesta. Duval espera a los visitantes con bares, música en vivo , restaurantes, galerías de arte, hoteles y casas de huéspedes, y tiendas de ropa y souvenirs. La calle Duval de 1,25 millas de largo se extiende desde el Océano Atlántico hasta el Golfo de México.
TREN TURÍSTICO DE CARACOLAS
In Key West, you can ride the Conch Tour Train, rent a bike, take in a museum, go parasailing or climb a lighthouse. Gwen Filosa FLKeysNews.com The Conch Tour Train, which started in 1958, is an easy way to see the major sights in Key West and learn the island’s history. The ride starts at a depot on Front Street and ends right behind it in Mallory Square. The 75-minute trip makes a loop through Old Town and runs daily.
KEY WEST CEMETERY
The Key West Cemetery was created in 1847 after a disastrous hurricane unearthed the beachside cemetery, according to the city’s website. Between 80,000 to 100,000 souls rest inside the fenced 19 acres. From simple markers to elaborate mausoleums with statues, the centrally located cemetery displays the history and diversity of the island’s residents. There are also several well-known wry epitaphs. The grave of B.P. “Pearl” Roberts famously reads, “I Told You I Was Sick.” Another states, “If You’re Reading This, You Desperately Need A Hobby.” And one says, “I Always Dreamed Of Owning A Small Place In Key West.” The main entrance and sexton’s office are at the intersection of Angela and Margaret streets.
THE HEMINGWAY HOME AND MUSEUM
The Key West Cemetery was created in 1847 after a disastrous hurricane unearthed the beachside cemetery, according to the city’s website. Between 80,000 to 100,000 souls rest inside the fenced 19 acres. From simple markers to elaborate mausoleums with statues, the centrally located cemetery displays the history and diversity of the island’s residents. There are also several well-known wry epitaphs. The grave of B.P. “Pearl” Roberts famously reads, “I Told You I Was Sick.” Another states, “If You’re Reading This, You Desperately Need A Hobby.” And one says, “I Always Dreamed Of Owning A Small Place In Key West.” The main entrance and sexton’s office are at the intersection of Angela and Margaret streets.
FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR HISTORIC STATE PARK
This state park on the southern edge of Key West boasts some of the best ocean views in Key West. Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument. It’s also home to the best beach on the island. You’ll have to pay admission fees, but in addition to the beach, you can check out the red-brick corridors of Fort Zachary Taylor, past cannon and gun ports, or roam the grounds, where tree names are marked and butterflies are known to visit.
THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT BUOY
This waterfront spot downtown is possibly Key West’s most photographed attraction, claiming the southernmost point in the continental United States and a landmark “90 miles to Cuba.” You will likely have to wait in line for a turn to stand before the giant marker located where Whitehead and South streets meet.
MEL FISHER MARITIME MUSEUM
The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, named for one of the most famous treasure hunters, lets you step back into the martime history of Florida and the Caribbean. While the museum at 200 Greene St. isn’t involved in the ongoing searches at sea, its collections feature artifacts recovered from the Spanish galleons Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita of 1622. The museum’s staff also takes deep dives into maritime archaeology and has created exhibits on slave ships and the 1860 African Cemetery at Higgs Beach.
KEY WEST HISTORIC SEAPORT
Key West’s old seaport is a gem: a waterfront harborwalk with shopping and dining in the middle of a marina that features fishing charters, sunset-sailing catamarans and tall ships. The 20-acre complex is a place to mix with locals and visitors and take in exceptional dockside views.
KEY WEST LIGHTHOUSE
You can walk up 88 steps to the top of the Key West Lighthouse, which opened in 1848 and was decommissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in 1969. Today, it’s a museum dedicated to Key West’s maritime heritage, honoring those who kept the light shining through trying times. In addition to the view, the museum includes belongings, photos and memories of the lighthouse keepers and their families.
Fuente: Fl Key West.