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Why Is Key West Called Key West? Meet Cayo Hueso

Why Is Key West Called Key West? Meet Cayo Hueso

https://youtu.be/X_6kxaIquGk Here's a fun fact to drop at your next cocktail party (or, more appropriately, your next sunset cruise): Key West used to be called Bone Island. Yep. Bone. Island. Not exactly the name you'd slap on a tourism brochure, but honestly? It kind of fits the vibe. Key West has always been a little edgy, a little mysterious, and completely unbothered by what anyone else...

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E. H. Gato Cigar Factory

E. H. Gato Cigar Factory

The E. H. Gato cigar factory is located at 1100 Simonton Street at the corner of Simonton and Amelia Streets. This is the second...

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Custom House

Custom House

The Custom House is located at 281 Front Street. This big red brick building was built as the U.S. Custom House.  It opened in...

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Mallory Square

Mallory Square

Mallory Square is the center of all activities in Key West.  It won't take you too long to realize that sunset is a celebration...

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Fort Zachary Taylor

Fort Zachary Taylor

Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is located at the end of Southard Street in Truman Annex. Fort Zachary Taylor construction began...

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