Like snowflakes, no two sunsets are ever alike. There is no shortage of places around the world to watch our favorite star sink beyond the horizon, igniting the sky with radiant hues that cast magic over the surrounding scenery. However, whether you are overlooking the ocean from beach, pier or boat….Florida offers some of the most spectacular places to view the vibrant range of colors that infuse the sky and shimmering sea – perhaps with a green flash, if you’re lucky.
The tart and tangy key lime are important in the culinary world internationally, but in Florida there are actually festivals where enthusiasts join in celebrating this exotic citrus.
Located on Key West’s famous Duval Street, Irish Kevin’s is one of the most popular bars in all of Key West.
Host to some of the most hilarious entertainment on the island. This might be the highlight of your Key West island getaway! Irish Kevin’s love to involve their visitors in their performances. Don’t be surprised if you're invited up on stage to participate. If you enjoy comedy you won’t be disappointed!
Sitting centralized to the Mallory Square area and the Key West harbor is the newly rebranded Opal Key Resort and Marina (formerly the Margaritaville Resort). Is only a block away from the action on Duval Street.
What is the first bar that comes to mind when you think Key West? Most likely Sloppy Joe’s, the famous watering hole of Ernest Hemingway is a Key West tradition steeped in history. Founded on the very day prohibition was repealed, December 5, 1933. The bar actually went through a of couple name changes before Sloppy Joe’s was chosen with encouragement from the infamous Ernest Hemingway.
The Key West Songwriters festival is the world’s LARGEST event of its kind. The five day music mania begins in early to mid May, with free shows daily as well as some performances requiring reservations. This is THE must do for music junkies! Some of Nashville’s greatest talents made their debuts in Key West!
Roadside diners, vintage drive-ins and out-of-the-way "dives" are enjoying a come-back of hipness. Host Guy Fieri travels the country in search of the best greasy spoons.
Dixie Roadhouse is a fantastic place to go with friends or to make new ones!
If you find yourself visiting Southwest Florida and are looking for fun things to do, you just might want to check out the Dixie Roadhouse. Enjoy country music, live entertainment, a great dance floor and a super charged, high-energy atmosphere, then Dixie is the place for you!
AQUA Bar and Nightclub, Key West
A visit to Key West is incomplete without taking in a Drag Show!
Shows at Aqua are fun, sharp, sometimes raunchy and a classic part of the Key West experience. Either grab a seat up by the stage or in the shadows in the rear, you are bound to have a roaring good time. The dynamic, high-energy cast create a fascinating and memorable evening, as they perform to famous tunes and outlandish celebrity impersonations!
Florida, America’s sugar cane capital, has been home to Cape Coral's own Wicked Dolphin Rum since 2012. 100% Florida sugar and local ingredients are used when handcrafting rum in small batches in an American Copper Pot Still (the largest in Florida). Wicked Dolphin Rum is aged in American White Oak Barrels which previously were used for premium Kentucky Bourbon, for anywhere from 3 to 14 years.
