Key West City Information & Overview

Water sports fans and nature lovers alike flock to Key West, the most southern of the Florida Keys, making it one of the cities with the largest numbers of visitors in Florida. This comes as no surprise given how much there is to do in Key West. The fascinating flora and fauna and magical underwater world invite explorers, scuba divers, and kayakers. And the town itself features a variety of fun and interesting attractions for the entire family.

Key West, Florida has a diverse array of cuisine to choose from the next time you visit the city. Both casual and fine dining are available. If you want something quick, you can choose from one of the local pizza or sub companies. For sit down dining, there are quite a few different types of food choices available including New World Fusion, Italian, Eclectic, Asian (Chinese, Japanese), Comfort, Cuban, Mediterranean, Caribbean, French Bistro, Tropical, and of course Seafood.

Key West boasts a rich and fascinating history that goes back to the times when Native American tribes were the only inhabitants of the island. In 1521, Ponce de Leon discovered Key West and European settlers took over control. Key West’s history since then is characterized by shipwrecks and pirates, the arrival of the railroad, wars and the Great Depression, and the emerging tourist industry that makes Key West the attractive destination it is today.