Eight Ways Key West Proves to be Unique

There’s certainly a lot going on in Key West that has established it as a hot spot among globe trotters. The island

offers a bit of everything: from the tad bit unusual to the one-of-a-kind to the absurdly bizarre and ethereal. The

island’s distinctive characteristics make it a cut above the rest.

Here’s a rundown of the eight ways in which Key West proves itself to be unique:

1) The Climate

Key West is renowned for offering a pleasant weather unlike any other place. With mild climates prevalent in

the island throughout the entire year, the island never witnesses any extremes of cold, heat, rain and frost.

Although the summers are humid, the temperatures barely cross the threshold. Besides, the cool sea breeze

makes up for it all.

2) The Diverse People

Every tourist who visits Key West swears by the genuine and friendly demeanor of the people of Key West.

What’s even better is that the people here embrace every outsider with welcoming arms which makes Key West

feel like a home away from home for many. Watching people from all walks of life settled in with their

signature laid-back attitude is a striking feature of Key West.

3) The Thrills

Unlike any other place on Earth, there’s no end to the variety of Kayak tours, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet

skiing, para-sailing, and dolphin encounters on Key West. A pure paradise for the thrill seekers, Key West

enables the ultimate congregation of every water sport on this planet.

4) The Serenity

If there are options for a huge dose of adrenaline rush on the island, then what’s even more amazing is that the

island is the best place to casually step away from the demands of everyday life and soak in the serenity that is

ever so prevalent here.

5) The Drinking

There’s no place unlike Key West if you’d like to enjoy some uninterrupted drinking through the night. The

famous ‘Pub crawl’ where you can get from one end of Duval Street to another, is a reason enough for many to

make their way here. If Key West shines in the day, it absolutely glows in the night.

6) Ship Wrecks

The seas surrounding the island has been the graveyard for centuries old ships sunk by the throes of war or by

the ferociousness of Nature. The waters are rich in wrecks and are a haven for underwater explorers.

7) The Festivals

Key West is always in the celebration mood and puts on an infectious show of its evergreen charm. To daily

celebrations like at the Mallory Square or fests like Fantasy Fest, Pride Parade, Lobsterfest, Key West Food and

Dine Fest and much more – the celebration is always on at Key West!

8) Famous Residents

Loved and cherished by many iconic figures in history, Key West has been stealing the limelight since decades.

A place which Ernest Hemingway called home and where several US Presidents (Truman, Kennedy, Roosevelt,

among others) chose to spend large amounts of time earning Key West the title ‘Winter White House’.