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Key West Facts & Information
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| Location |
Island off the southern tip of Florida. |
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| Climate |
Tropical, hot, humid |
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| Land Area |
6 square miles |
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| Population |
25,478 |
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| Persons Over 65 |
11.7% |
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| Female Persons |
45.0% |
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| Ethnic Groups |
84.9% white, 9.3% black, 0.4% american indian,
1.3% asian |
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| Housing Units |
13,306 |
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| Median Household Income |
$43,021 |
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| Description of Flag |
The flag of Florida consists of a white base
with a red diagonal cross. In the center of the flag is the
state seal. |
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More Information
 www.travel.state.gov
www.cia.gov
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Key West Culture
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A few years ago, local artist
J. T. Thompson started printing bumper stickers that read: “All
people are equal members of our ONE HUMAN FAMILY.” When
he began giving them away, they were snapped up by friends,
visitors and total strangers. The city soon adopted “One
Human Family” as Key West’s official philosophy.
And perhaps no city in the US is more tolerant and accepting
of any kind of imaginable lifestyle. Speculation is that this
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culture stems from the city’s beginnings; it was first settled
in the early 1800s by renegade pirates. The stickers today remain
available everywhere, free to anyone. Nearly a quarter of the city’s
28,000 year-round residents are gay or lesbian. Another reminder
of Key West’s tolerance: the rainbow flag is flown everywhere.
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Key West Shopping
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Because it’s such a
small place (population: less than 28,000), virtually every
visitor finds their way to historic Duval Street. It’s
not a coincidence then that this is where the best shopping
can be found. Boutiques and gift shops offer virtually anything
you might want and certainly many items you don’t need.
In recent years, the national chains such as
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Banana Republic and Coach have set up their cash registers. But
the city’s best-known bargain mecca is Fast Buck Freddie’s,
a department store with wide-ranging goods that is sometimes called
the “Southernmost Bloomingdale’s.” Shopping highlights
include locally produced clothing available at the Key West Hand
Print Fabrics store. Key West Aloe offers skin creams and cosmetics.
The Key Lime Shop offers citrus fruit. The Key West Island Bookstore
carries work by some of the local authors who helped make the place
famous such as Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Ann Beattie.
Mystery novels by South Florida writers are also on hand here. For
an after-dinner smoke, the Key West Cigar Factory has hand-rolled
items including the “El Hemingway.”
Key West is not known for its malls but the Clinton Street Market
is popular for cruise passengers who don’t want to go far
from their ship. The market has many boutiques and souvenir shops.
Best bets here may be the candy and coffee.
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| Key West Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Key West. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
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| Abbondanza |
1208 Simonton St |
(305) 292-1199 |
Italian |
| Crabby Dick's
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712 Duval Street |
(305) 294-7229 |
Seafood |
| Michaels Restaurant
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532 Margaret St |
(305) 295-1300 |
American |
| Blue Heaven Restaurant
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729 Thomas Street |
(305) 296-8666 |
Caribbean |
| A & B Lobster House
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700 Front St |
(305) 294-5880 |
Seafood |
| El Siboney Restaurant |
900 Catherine St |
(305) 296-4184 |
Cuban |
| Mobster Lobster |
610 1 2 DuVal St |
(305) 294-1055 |
Seafood |
| Half Shell Raw Bar
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231 Margaret Street |
(305) 294-7496 |
Seafood |
| Salute |
1000 Atlantic Blvd |
(305) 292-1117 |
Italian |
| Jimmy Buffett's |
500 Duval St. |
(305) 292-1435 |
Caribbean |
| Antonia's
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615 Duval Street |
(305) 294-6565 |
Italian |
| Jimmy Buffett's |
500 Duval St. |
(305) 292-1435 |
Caribbean |
| Camille's Restaurant
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703 DuVal St |
(305) 296-4811 |
American |
| The Cafe |
509 Southard St. |
(305) 296-5515 |
Vegetarian |
| Hard Rock Cafe
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313 DuVal St |
(305) 293-0230 |
American |
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Key West Travel Guides
Frommer's Key West
Lonely Planet Key West
Let's Go Key West
Fodors Key West
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