![]() Monetary value aside (the Atocha alone contained 1041 silver bars and 77 gold bricks), the collection has huge historic importance, offering a window into the early years of Spanish colonization of America. Both ships sank forty miles southeast of Key West during a hurricane in 1622 and yielded a haul that’s said to be worth at least $200 million. ![]() It's a fabulous way for kids to get up close to one-of-a-kind sixteenth and seventeenth-century galleons and their curious cargoes, including a stunning emerald cross, enormous cannons and a “poison cup” (reputed to neutralize toxins) that were salvaged from two seventeenth-century wrecks.Īfter years of searching, treasure hunter Mel Fisher discovered the Santa Margarita in 1980 and, five years later, the Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Maritime MarvelsWith family fun a feature of Florida as a whole, Key West is no exception, and Greene Street’s Mel Fisher Maritime Museum definitely entertains and informs all ages. For a decadent portable version (frozen, served on a stick and slavered in chocolate), head to Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe.ħ. While many places lay claim to having the best recipe, we recommend Blue Heaven for its distinctive take on this iconic dish - here slices are topped with colossal clouds of meringue in place of whipped cream. This sweet-crusted dessert made from the citrus fruits every local seems to grow in their backyard is a tantalisingly tangy delight. Key Lime PieSampling Key lime pie is must-do when visiting Key West. While visiting, be sure to keep an eye out for descendants of the writer’s famous six-toed cats.Ħ. One of Key West’s grandest homes when it was built for a wealthy merchant in 1851, it was seriously run-down by the time Hemingway and his then wife bought it in 1931 (thanks to a gift from her wealthy uncle), though they soon spruced it up in luxurious style with the likes of a 60ft turquoise swimming pool carved from solid coral. Hemingway’s HomeLiterature lovers visiting Key West would do well to check-out the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, where this giant of American literature wrote some of his most acclaimed work. One of the most luxurious resorts in town, it's lushly-landscaped and set on a white-sand beach, with four swimming pools and close proximity to Old Town.ĥ. An experienced local fisherman, Andy can arrange epic three-day excursions out to the Dry Tortugas or, for a less full-on (and more affordable) experience, you could try the four-hour fishing option.įor excellent onsite watersports, you could investigate booking a stay at Parrot Key Hotel and Villas. With stops at two top snorkelling sites reached on a high-speed state-of-the-art catamaran, this provides fun and thrills aplenty.įancy fishing Key West’s stunning waters? Check-out Andy Griffiths Charters. To make the most of Key West's watery wonders, you could book a "double dip trip". Head to the historic Seaport to take your pick from several longstanding operators offering everything from wreck dives, reef dives and mangrove kayaking, to glass bottom boat trips. ![]() So, whether you’re an experienced diver or novice snorkeller, oceanic activities should figure high on your to-do list when visiting Key West. Awesome aquaticsThe entire Florida Keys is an ocean-lover's paradise, with a host of unforgettable water-based activities and experiences to enjoy.
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