SamLH07 Posted March 17, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Need some advice on what to do here! Not into bars, dolphin swims, or snorkeling. I have heard from a few people to rent a moped and explore the town. I didn't know if there are any cool tours to do? Suggestions would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted March 18, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Need some advice on what to do here! Not into bars, dolphin swims, or snorkeling. I have heard from a few people to rent a moped and explore the town. I didn't know if there are any cool tours to do? Suggestions would be great! There are a few nice walking and bicycling tours on Sharon Well's web page... http://www.seekeywest.com/index2.htm IMO if you tour on a moped you'll see a sight and not that car. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted March 21, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Need some advice on what to do here! Not into bars, dolphin swims, or snorkeling. I have heard from a few people to rent a moped and explore the town. I didn't know if there are any cool tours to do? Suggestions would be great! I've been there once, so best is something I can't comment on, we did take the trolley tour, getting off and on whenever something caught our eye. We did enjoy the Hemmingway house and our lunch at the nearby Blackfin Bistro. (Great hamburger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaldesign Posted April 5, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 5, 2011 There are a few nice walking and bicycling tours on Sharon Well's web page... http://www.seekeywest.com/index2.htm IMO if you tour on a moped you'll see a sight and not that car. Pjk I'm sitting here dreaming about next year's cruise but in a leg cast because someone didn't see me on my Vespa. They're fun, but no matter how observant and careful you might be, the lost person looking around for somewhere to turn around doesn't see you and the next thing you know you're on the pavement. Fortunately this happened near home. Can't imagine on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted April 5, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I'm getting a little old for one of my hobbies... Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted April 21, 2011 #6 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Walk to the Southernmost Point (it's a bit of a walk, but you'll have time). Sto pin at the Hemmingway House for a quick tour. Eat lunch at Blue Heaven with the chickens. Wander the awesome Cemetery in the center of the Island and check out the fun headstones ("Itold You I was Sick" among many others). Find a place with some live music and relax with some fried oysters. Wander around the Marina when the boats are coming in and check out the fresh catches. Have dinner at one of the many, many delicious restaurants in town and don't forget to check out the Sunset Celebration at mallory Square. Not a TON of fun, but worth seeing once. Plenty of shopping and some nice museums as well. No real beaches to hang at. They have a few, but if you're on a cruise, I'm sure you'll see more places with better beaches. This place is more for walking around, eating, exploring and taking in the "colorful" locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthlessBoss Posted April 21, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2011 you said it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted April 23, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2011 good tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted April 24, 2011 #9 Share Posted April 24, 2011 We enjoyed the Hemingway House and Harry Truman's Little White House. Lunch at Caroline's was tasty and inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted June 17, 2011 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2011 We rented bicycles when we were last in Key West. We had a great time. We were able to get around and see everything but had better speed and mobility than walking. We did the walking tour of Hemingway House, the cemetary, Sothern most point, etc. We ride bikes a lot at home so I was much more comfortable on a bike than a motor scooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted June 18, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I would add the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum and the Butterfly Conservatory as places of interest. You might consider a day sail or sunset sail on one of the schooners Jolly2Rover, Western Union and Adirondack II, that I can think of offhand. I have enjoyed climbing the winding stairs of the Key West lighthouse and touring the cozy keeper's cottage. If you walk along the Schooner Wharf area, take a look at the various colored flags flying from charter fishing boats. The fish design on each flag shows what fish were caught on the boat's last fishing trip. Or check out the free Eco-Science Discovery museum. It is closed Sundays and Mondays though. I enjoy the book shop they have also. Or tour the two Coast Guard cutters nearby. This is the one thing I haven't done yet of my suggestions, but I plan to do it the next time I am in Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykristenb Posted June 20, 2011 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Key West also has some of the best snorkeling around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted June 22, 2011 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Key West also has some of the best snorkeling around. Where have you snorkled? I've been reading that it's not the best. I would love to know where to go for good snorkling. We'll be on the Carnival Fascination the first week of Aug. Any tour company that you would recommend? Thanks for any info.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted June 23, 2011 #14 Share Posted June 23, 2011 i would love to try something new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaga04 Posted June 23, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Where have you snorkled? I've been reading that it's not the best. I would love to know where to go for good snorkling. We'll be on the Carnival Fascination the first week of Aug. Any tour company that you would recommend? Thanks for any info.:D I've been going out with Sebago, as I like catamarans and the beer/wine on the way back. If those don't matter, I believe that Sunny Days makes two stops for snorkeling, so you get a little more variety. The reef in KW has had more destruction due to lots of visitors, but it is also quite extensive and you can explore among the channels. There are usually lots of fish and many different types. The reef in KW also seems to me to have more variability in conditions than the Caribbean---that is, more subject to winds and therefore less visibility. I've heard that the visibility is often great in the summer, and the one time I was there then, that was the case. If the winds are low, I would highly recommend doing a snorkeling trip. The trip out to the reef (~6 miles offshore) is beautiful in and of itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetski3 Posted June 28, 2011 #16 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Check out Mallory Square and the Hemmingway house. We love the Keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted June 29, 2011 #17 Share Posted June 29, 2011 i would love to try something new http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/06/28/forget-backpack-jetpacks-come-to-key-west/?cmpid=cmty_email_Gigya_Forget_the_Backpack%2C_Jetpacks_Come_to_Key_West I have a feeling, because of the cost, this won't last very long. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKGirl Posted June 29, 2011 #18 Share Posted June 29, 2011 http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/06/28/forget-backpack-jetpacks-come-to-key-west/?cmpid=cmty_email_Gigya_Forget_the_Backpack%2C_Jetpacks_Come_to_Key_West I have a feeling, because of the cost, this won't last very long. Pjk They have been getting a tremendous amount of press lately... I will stick to kayaking and other closer-to-the-water activities! http://FloridaKeysGirl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_krynicki Posted June 30, 2011 #19 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I've been going out with Sebago, as I like catamarans and the beer/wine on the way back. If those don't matter, I believe that Sunny Days makes two stops for snorkeling, so you get a little more variety. The reef in KW has had more destruction due to lots of visitors, but it is also quite extensive and you can explore among the channels. There are usually lots of fish and many different types. The reef in KW also seems to me to have more variability in conditions than the Caribbean---that is, more subject to winds and therefore less visibility. I've heard that the visibility is often great in the summer, and the one time I was there then, that was the case. If the winds are low, I would highly recommend doing a snorkeling trip. The trip out to the reef (~6 miles offshore) is beautiful in and of itself. Sunny Days, sadly, has sold out to Fury. (Sunset Watersports is still there) The funny thing is that Fury now lists this two-stop snorkeling trip as being on their new boat, the Reef Express. Fury's new boat is Sunny Day's old boat, the Reef Express. Pjk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaga04 Posted July 4, 2011 #20 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Sunny Days, sadly, has sold out to Fury. (Sunset Watersports is still there) The funny thing is that Fury now lists this two-stop snorkeling trip as being on their new boat, the Reef Express. Fury's new boat is Sunny Day's old boat, the Reef Express. Pjk The end of another KW business is definitely sad. We had some great times going out on the Sunny Days boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisergal1208 Posted July 4, 2011 #21 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Need some advice on what to do here! Not into bars, dolphin swims, or snorkeling. I have heard from a few people to rent a moped and explore the town. I didn't know if there are any cool tours to do? Suggestions would be great! Don't know if this is still offered but we really enjoyed "Taste of Key West" a few years ago. Walking tour with stops at several special places for drinks and tastes of the foods of Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinp36 Posted July 6, 2011 #22 Share Posted July 6, 2011 http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/06/28/forget-backpack-jetpacks-come-to-key-west/?cmpid=cmty_email_Gigya_Forget_the_Backpack%2C_Jetpacks_Come_to_Key_West I have a feeling, because of the cost, this won't last very long. Pjk I don't know...people spend this much for the same amount of time with dolphins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 18, 2011 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2011 The HoHo bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted August 20, 2011 #24 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Let me expand since someone posted "HoHo" on 3 threads without any explanation. There are 2 Hop on, Hop off trollies (not bus) that tour Key West and allow you to tour certain spots and catch the next trolly that comes along. They are Old Town Trollies and City View Trollies. My recommendation of the 2 is City View. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted August 21, 2011 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2011 it is a nice way to see key west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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