Key West
Key West Florida FL
- Country Code
- USA
- State Code
- FL
- Local Food
- Tiny, yellow Key limes surrender their tart juice for the famous Key Lime pie. Don't leave town without trying a slice; it's the official dessert of Key West.
- Gay Info
- Gay/Lesbian Community Center 305/292-3223. 513 Truman Ave, www.glcckeywest.org.
- Key West Business Guild 305/294-4603, 800/535-7797, www.gaykeywestfl.com.
- Aids Group
- AIDS Help 305/296-6196.
- Gay Aa
- AA 305/296-8654.
- KISS (Keep It Simple, Sweetie), 305/294-8912, 1215 Petronia St (at the MCC), www.aafloridakeys.org/keywest.
- Gay Pride
- June. 305/292-3223, www.pridefestkeywest.com.
- Annual Events
- February - Kelly McGillis Classic Women's & Girls' Flag Football Tournament 888/464-9332, www.iwffa.com.
- September - WomenFest, www.womenfest.com.
- October - Fantasy Fest 305/296-1817, www.fantasyfest.net. Weeklong Halloween celebration with parties, masquerade balls & parades.
- Airport
- Key West International Airport. To get to Duval St, turn left on S Roosevelt. After traffic signal, S Roosevelt becomes N Roosevelt. Follow Truman Ave to Duval St.
- Taxi
- Friendly Cab 305/292-0000.
- Super Shuttle
- Key West Express 888/539-2628
- Public Transport
- Key West Transit Authority 305/292-8160, www.kwtransit.com.
- Tourist Attraction
- Audubon House and Gardens 305/294-2116, www.audubonhouse.com.
- Dolphin Research Center
- 305/289-1121, www.dolphins.org.
- Hemingway House, www.hemingwayhome.com.
- Red Barn Theatre 305/296-9911, www.redbarntheatre.com.
- Southernmost Point USA.
- Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square.
- Visitors Bureau
- Key West Business Association 800/FLA-KEYS, www.fla-keys.com/keywest.
- Weather
- The average temperature year-round is 78°, and the sun shines nearly every day. Any time is the right time for a visit.
- Best Views
- Old Town Trolley Tour (1/2 hour) 305/296-6688, www.historictours.com/keywest.
- Where The Girls Are
- You can't miss 'em during WomenFest in September, but other times they're just off Duval St., somewhere between Eaton and South Streets. Or on the beach. Or in the water.