We had a great time in Key West. It was post-July 4th, so rates were pretty good.
We really enjoyed waking up late, eating breakfast on the porch, and following our instincts. We liked Hemingway House, Truman Little White House (Harry Truman's alternate post), the new Butterfly Emporium, and the dorky Conch Train tour. We had a fun, cheesy night listening to Latin music and drinking mojitos.
Near Avalon, there is a deli type store around the corner (can't remember the name, sorry) and they had excellent pasta salads, olives etc. They also had a traditional Cuban coffee kiosk right before it.
We also did the typical things you do, like visiting Sloppy Joe's bar. I was disappointed
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Near Avalon, there is a deli type store around the corner (can't remember the name, sorry) and they had excellent pasta salads, olives etc. They also had a traditional Cuban coffee kiosk right before it.
We also did the typical things you do, like visiting Sloppy Joe's bar. I was disappointed because the Hemingway Festival was beginning the Sunday we left. They have a look-alike contest and that would have been fun to see. The Key West Art Museum has a Hemingway exhibit that we went to and enjoyed and of course, the sun set down at the pier is lovely (lovelier in November, but still lovely).
We WOULD go to Key West again in the summer. It was really nice and the cost was a little cheaper.
Quick Tips:
Pink taxis have quirky drivers and are the best (punctual, reasonable etc)...
If you go in the summer, prepare to be HOT. Bathing suits and shorts are acceptable attire everywhere. Carry a water bottle or some such thing.
There isn't a lot of beach in Key West unless you want to bike or ride to the park. This wasn't a problem for us as we live by the beach, but might be a bummer otherwise.
Take lots of clothes unless you want to do laundry. You'll get sweaty and walking around in dirty clothing in the heat is not too much fun.
Best Way To Get Around:
Pink Taxis. Walking (flip flops blistered my feet on this one). THe Conch Train is a good way to see the place. Read Less