So the bartender at your inn highly recommends an Old Town Trolley Tour around town for highlights of history, architecture, and local lore. Legend has it and youll likely hear several on a tour. You book the tour at the front desk for only about $25 per person and you are off.
Of course you brought your phone or camera and/or video recorder, because there are sights to be seen and stories to be heard. There are approximately twelve trolley stops around town, and you can hop on and hop off at will. The first and last stop of the tour is at Mallory Square, so youll need to hop off there and start over if you caught the trolley in mid-tour. Trolleys tend to start every 30 minutes, but the helpful staff may call in a new one quickly at any stop if a group is waiting after a full trolley passes.
The trolley drivers are brimming with information and love to engage their guests. You will quickly learn that Key West has a varied and storied history, from cigar making to maritime, to modern day tourism. The architecture stands out; While buildings may seem haphazardly planted, you will encounter many distinctive inns and buildings in Bahamian style, many with gingerbread trim, and many others with tin roofs. Some drivers may mention a historic fire which burned down a significant portion of Key West, hence one attempt a future prevention was the tin roof, not the panacea, but one inoculation.
Another driver may mention geologic make up of Key West, including coral reef and soil or ground make up. Sometimes known as the two by four (1.5 miles wide by 4 miles long), Key West is only natural in geologic make up. The other half is on man-made ground and is known as New City. That said, the lively and popular locations are all on the original and natural Key.
Along the tour youll pass the famed home of Earnest Hemingway (now a popular museum and the most-visited tourist spot on Key West) and perhaps a couple of celebrity homes including that of country star Kenny Chesney. "The key to budget travel is to prepare in front. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved holidays and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the reality of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our mind. Preparation and spending our travel budget properly is a priority for most families. Minimizing consuming and fees, while still savoring your vacation to its fullest, is the key to confirmed achievements and fiscal liability. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought behind saving money while touring is simple: Even if your personal budget is highly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, regardless of whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel expenses!..". You certainly will drive tour at least a couple of blocks of Duval Street, the thriving hub of the town and home shops, bars, restaurants, inns and the risqu. At night, Duval Street lights up and the heartbeat strengthens with street music, excited tourists, and sound emanating from the bars.
For now, youll see the sights, most likely while enjoying the sun and the warm breezes, and certainly while your driver entertains you. He or she most likely will hold up a conch (konk) shell for your viewing pleasure at some point during the tour and tell you about the contribution of this shellfish to local history and commerce. Youll certainly find conch on the menu at many local establishments.
As the tour ends, hop off at Mallory Square and enjoy the open air bazaars and tourist attractions, including The Key West Shell Warehouse, the Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum and the Key West Aquarium. Make sure to stop by the serene brick square dominated by the large sculpture The Wreckers, which is flanked on all sides by busts and plaques commemorating famous historical contributors to Key West, of course including, but not limited to Earnest Hemingway. As well, you might spot a cruise ship which is making a stop at the pier alongside the Westin and the Naval Administration building of the Naval Station on Key West.
Maybe now its time to head out for a bite to eat, enjoying some outdoor dining, and perhaps a piece of key lime pie at Kermits Key West Lime Shoppe. Then you may want to spend the rest of the day relaxing before heading out for a night to remember. But thats another story
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