In Key West, there is so much to do you could spend a lifetime here and still not take in all that the island has to offer. Just a walk down the street or short ride on the local trolley can show you a multitude of sights.
If you like to pick up some history, or just learn about what needs to be done to help the natural coastal waters, the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum is home to the Conservation Laboratory, educational programs historical exhibits, Schimmel Archive, and a very interesting gift shop. The museum has a new exhibition called Pirates: Menace & Mayhem that gives museum-goers a sense of what it was like to live in Key West in the 1800’s.
Sometimes, you might just want to take a stroll down the street and enjoy the warm sun and ocean breezes. If that sounds like something you would like to do, check out the Old Key West Cemetery. Even though many people don’t like to spend too much time in cemeteries, this one in Key West may actually be one you would want to go to and spend a great deal of time.
Besides the obvious of holding many earthly remains, this cemetery holds a great deal of history as well. The 1847 Cemetery is bordered by streets named Passover Lane, Angela, Margaret, Frances and Olivia. The tombstones have a lot to say about the inhabitants of the island and how they viewed life. Look for headstones with “I told you I was sick”, and others that commemorate the sinking of the U.S.S. Main in Havana Harbor.
Speaking of sailing and getting out on the water, after all that walking and soaking up local history, why not take a day and go fishing. Chartering a fishing boat for the day at Key West Fishing will give you the chance to experience the ocean and catch a wide variety of fish. Some of the fish you can catch include Sailfish, Cubera Snapper, Muttons and Lucky Amberjack. Just think about getting that trophy fish, with picture attached, to back up your exciting fish story and that your fish “was really that big!
So take in the Island and the ocean and whether you’re a tourist, looking to move permanently to the Keys, or just someone who likes the beauty of nature, the great variety of amenities in the homes in our area are just more reason to want to live in beautiful Key West. If you’re interested in real estate in this attractive area contact me, Jimmy Lane, at Key West Real Estate or call me at, 305-766-0585.