Key West later this month - What is must see/do?

flipflops · Post by **flipflops** » January 3, 2005 6:13 pm

Of course I've been scowering the internet for ideas, but this will still probably be the best place. I'll have two full days and I want to make the most of it. How are the snorkeling/dolphin/ghost/adventure tours? Where should I eat? Where should I drink? Thanks in advance!

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » January 3, 2005 6:30 pm

Carve out some time to sit in Hog's Breath and listen to music. If you're there Jan 10-16, Hugo Duarte and the Full Sail Band are not to be missed (10:00PM - 2:00AM each night)!!

Ditto for Captain Tony's.

Blue Heaven for breakfast. Delicious.

Mallory Square for sunset.

Duval Crawl with a cold adult beverage from Fat Tuesday's in hand.

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 3, 2005 6:31 pm

JUST 2 DAYS? NO WAY
Sorry dude but there is no way you will have enough time to do 10% of what you might want to do. I've been 3 times for a total of 17 days, and STILL haven't seen it all. Amazing for a 2x4 mile island

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » January 3, 2005 6:52 pm

Sidew13 wrote:JUST 2 DAYS? NO WAY
Sorry dude but there is no way you will have enough time to do 10% of what you might want to do. I've been 3 times for a total of 17 days, and STILL haven't seen it all. Amazing for a 2x4 mile island

Side has a point.... you CAN'T see and do everything in two days, so don't try. Pick a couple of things that are important to you, and do them. The only real absolutely-must-without-a-doubt-see thing is Duval Street. Beyond that, either just chill out and listen to music, or hit some watersports, or go see Papa Hemingway's house, and save the rest for next time.

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 3, 2005 7:01 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Carve out some time to sit in Hog's Breath and listen to music. If you're there Jan 10-16, Hugo Duarte and the Full Sail Band are not to be missed (10:00PM - 2:00AM each night)!!

Ditto for Captain Tony's.

Blue Heaven for breakfast. Delicious.

Mallory Square for sunset.

Duval Crawl with a cold adult beverage from Fat Tuesday's in hand.

and Jen is right. These are but just a few of the most importand to do's.

doxadive · Post by **doxadive** » January 3, 2005 7:26 pm

the idea is NOT to try to do it all in 2 days...i had 4 days a month ago and never got the chance to do half of what i wanted...my highlights:

captain tony's, any time

duval beach club for lunch

blue heaven for breakfast

kellys for dinner

take the trails of margaritaville tour

cheeseburger in paradise at margaritaville (just dont ask the staff about jimmy, they dont know who he is)

the chart room for a quick bee before sunset at mallory square, where you should get the conch fritters from the guy by the cruise ships

the green parrot is really cool

and to save money do ALL your drinking from 4-7 where it is happy hour everywhere and its 2 for 1

BO's for lunch then go to schooners wharf for the afternoon music

if you are REALLY lucky, there is a rumor going around that jimmy will be recording at shrimpboat in late january, early feb

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » January 3, 2005 7:29 pm

After the crappy year I had last year, I'm treating myself to a KW trip in February.

I say do EVERYTHING!!!!!!!

Quint · Post by **Quint** » January 4, 2005 10:14 pm

Hi everbody. First time here, first post. Its great to be in good company.

Two days? While I strongly urge an extended stay, the best way to do Key West is take it as it comes. You are on vacation after all.

Here are a few of my favorite spots though.

Capt. Tony's for drinks and good live music.

Hogs Breath to let your friends back home on the internet know your having a good time--- They have a live web cam

Lazy Gecko. They have great pizza. A little saucy for my taste but they make up for it with the way it just slides down your throat. Plus you can get a medium for only $10.75 !

The Blonde Giraffe. Three words. Key Lime Pie.

East Martello Museum. This is the current home of Robert the doll. Remember, he does not like his picture taken. Don't even risk it.

Irish Kevin's. If you are looking for a crowded all out good time. Check it out. Oh I wish I could remember the name of the dude I enjoy watching there. Im sure someone knows. Hes the one who insults the hell out of everyone and chugs a drink every two songs. This place is just crazy insane.

Hemmingway house. Lots of cats. I have never found the penny in the pool though. Has anyone else?

Of coarse Mallory Square for sunset. Take plenty of dollar bills as there are plenty of entertainers down there who depend on the tips for thier only means of money.

Best advice I can give you is rent a bike. There is no reason to drive your car around Key West. Plus it makes finding parking alot easier ! Oh, don't forget to turn your back flashy light on your bike at night. The protecters of Paradise like to give out D.U.I.'s for those who don't.

Peace~
Quint

Mike B · Post by **Mike B** » January 7, 2005 12:01 am

The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 7, 2005 7:09 am

Mike B wrote:The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!

I saw it. What cats? There's cats at Hemmingways?

flipflops · Post by **flipflops** » January 7, 2005 9:50 pm

The hotel is booked and I'm ready to go. Staying at the La Concha Crown Plaza. Looks pretty nice and right on Duval. The trip could be expanded to three days as well. Can't wait!

doxadive · Post by **doxadive** » January 7, 2005 10:11 pm

flipflop-

stayed at the la concha exactly a month ago..it was great...requst a room on the pools side and on the 5th floor (if you believe in ghosts) plus one block up and to the left is fausto's...go there for chocolate milk!

Bob Roberts · Post by **Bob Roberts** » January 7, 2005 11:06 pm

Ooooooooooh, the La Concha!

I proposed to my fiance' on top of it back in June. Its a great place, and when we go back, we will stay there.

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 8, 2005 12:18 pm

Sidew13 wrote:
Mike B wrote:The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!
I saw it. What cats? There's cats at Hemmingways?

Not after the usual "Second Tuesday Chinese Restauranteurs Tour" goes thru..

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 8, 2005 12:20 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
Mike B wrote:The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!
I saw it. What cats? There's cats at Hemmingways?
Not after the usual "Second Tuesday Chinese Restauranteurs Tour" goes thru..

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 8, 2005 12:22 pm

Sidew13 wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
Mike B wrote:The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!
I saw it. What cats? There's cats at Hemmingways?
Not after the usual "Second Tuesday Chinese Restauranteurs Tour" goes thru..

Dude.. if they really required "Truth in Advertising", it wouldn't read, "Kung Pao Chicken"..

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 8, 2005 12:25 pm

RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
Mike B wrote:The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!
I saw it. What cats? There's cats at Hemmingways?
Not after the usual "Second Tuesday Chinese Restauranteurs Tour" goes thru..

Dude.. if they really required "Truth in Advertising", it wouldn't read, "Kung Pao Chicken"..

www.starterupsteve.com/swf/chowmein.html

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 8, 2005 12:27 pm

Sidew13 wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
RinglingRingling wrote:
Sidew13 wrote:
Mike B wrote:The penny is not "in" the pool. It's right "by" the pool where Papa threw it on the patio, next to the post under a piece of nasty looking glass about 2 inches around. Maybe one of those cats was sitting on the spot!
I saw it. What cats? There's cats at Hemmingways?
Not after the usual "Second Tuesday Chinese Restauranteurs Tour" goes thru..

Dude.. if they really required "Truth in Advertising", it wouldn't read, "Kung Pao Chicken"..
www.starterupsteve.com/swf/chowmein.html

oh yeah.

I love that one.

drmutt · Post by **drmutt** » January 11, 2005 3:42 pm

2 favorite bars: Schooner Wharf and Green Parrot. Good live music at the Parrot on Fri & Sat. Lunch or dinner at Louie's Backyard.

Captain Ryan · Post by **Captain Ryan** » January 16, 2005 12:30 am

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Key West later this month - What is must see/do?

Key West later this month - What is must see/do?

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