Try them at Flaming Buoy in a red Thai curry, stuffed into a po’boy at Pescado, or keep it simple at Half Shell Raw Bar, where you can feast on steamed peel n’ eat pinks right on the water. And no dining experience is complete without a serving or two of pink shrimp-known for their sweet, tender flesh, these tasty crustaceans live just off Key West and are perfect for peeling and eating, frying, or cooking. Make them the start of your meal at The Conch Shack or indulge in a happy hour snack while grabbing a drink at Smokin’ Tuna Saloon. As for conch fritters, you can’t go wrong. Kermit’s pies are made with whipped cream and a pie crust, where Blue Heaven opts for meringue and a graham cracker crust-a very divisive and highly debated topic among sweets enthusiasts. When it comes to Key lime pie, Kermit’s Key West or Blue Heaven are the places where you’ll find the most talked about versions. Staples on the island, they’re can’t-miss dishes you’re sure to devour multiple times during your stay. No matter where you grab a table (or bar stool) in Key West, just about every menu is going to have the same three items made in their own unique way: Key lime pie, conch fritters, and Key West pink shrimp. Leigh Anne Meeks/Shutterstockįill up on Key lime pie, conch fritters, and pink shrimp Along the strip, you’re bound to stumble upon (or into) something for every type of drinker, whether you’re a craft beer nut, fancy cocktail chaser, or just looking for the closest margarita. No wonder it was a favorite hideaway for Ernest Hemingway, who was notoriously fond of an ice cold spirited beverage. All easily accessible down Duval Street, there’s a no frills come-as-you-are vibe inside every watering hole in town. Well known bars like Sloppy Joe’s, Green Parrot, Rick’s, and The Bull open as early as 9 am (and don’t close until 4 am), happily catering to those looking to get the day started with a killer Bloody Mary, beer, or hell, even a shot of tequila or two. This island knows how to turn up and when it comes to day drinking, there’s zero judgement in the Conch Republic. There’s no question that famed Conch (that’s what Key West locals are called) Jimmy Buffett and Alan Jackson were definitely talking about their hometown in that country hit song. Prepare your liver-it’s always 5 o’clock down here You might recognize this bridge as the backdrop to iconic car chase scenes in action flicks like True Lies, License to Kill, and 2 Fast 2 Furious -but don’t get any big ideas, pal. It’s-you guessed it-seven miles long, and stands as a promising indication that you’re getting closer to the end, as it’s just about 45 minutes north of Key West. Sure, the speed limit doesn’t go much above 45 miles an hour, and if you’re behind a super cautious driver you might find yourself going a cool 40 the entire way, but luckily, the drive is breathtakingly scenic and a nice way to ease yourself into “island time.” Along the way, 42 bridges connect the 44 larger, more inhabited islands of the Florida Key, with the most famous being the Seven Mile Bridge. There’s only one way to get to Key West by car and it’s straight down US-1 on a road that, for a majority of the trip, is a narrow two-lane trek. Just about 45 minutes south of Miami proper, you’ll hit Key Largo, the largest of the Keys and the gateway to your 113-mile journey through the islands. Don’t rush-the drive itself is part of the experienceīefore you can thoroughly lose yourself in Key West, you’ve got to get there.
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