Just a block away from the marker is the southern tip of Duval Street, the main entertainment, shopping, and dining thoroughfare in the town. Me, my wife, and our pup pose (sort of!) in front of the Southermost Point marker. To keep your own pet happy and energized, you can visit Key West’s only dog beach (at the intersection of Waddell and Vernon Avenues, near Louie’s Backyard) or Higgs Beach Dog Park. Many of the hotels and bed & breakfasts in town accept pets however, make sure you understand the policy, restrictions, and fees prior to arrival. You’ll also notice that the picture below includes our puppy, and fortunately, Key West is incredibly pet-friendly.
Nowhere else in the country can you stand just 90 miles from Cuba. The line to take a picture can snake up South Street, but for a quick snapshot, it’s worth the wait. Since Key West is the southernmost point in the continental United States, one tourist trap (but must-visit site!) in town is the Southernmost Point marker, located at the corner of Whitehead and South Streets. While certainly subject to the occasional tropical storm, the island benefits from the trade winds that consistently blow across it, carrying away much of the heat and humidity for which South Florida is reviled. Nevertheless, the island retained much of its Spanish influence while simultaneously emerging as a wonderful spot for a relaxing, Caribbean-style vacation. Many believe that the name Key West resulted from the Anglicization of the original Spanish name.
It is said that the archipelago was first happened upon by Ponce De Leon in the 1500’s, but it wasn’t until the early 1800’s that Key West first appears in the formal records: a land grant for the island of “Cayo Hueso” (literally: “bone island”). Key West is the final stopping point along the 120+ mile stretch of highway that runs the length of the Florida Keys. WHAT TO DO Key West is located at the southernmost tip of the continental United States. įor today’s Destination of the Week, TPG contributor Nick Ewen takes us down to Florida to the southernmost tip of the continental United States as we visit the Conch Republic also known as Key West. Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.
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