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Sunset At Mallory Square

Every night of the year there are live street performers in Mallory Square. This is a must see if you come to Key West

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Blackout at Ricks

Key West has some of the wildest nightlife in the country and spring breaks at Ricks is one of the pinnacles

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Go for a Sail

Charter a boat for a whole day or just a sunset booze cruise to experience the full beauty of the Keys

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Eat a Sloppy Joe

Go eat at one of Ernest Hemingways old hangouts and come back at night for a drink with some locals

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Visit Hemingway's House

Be sure to notice the cats which have 6 toes per paw

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Experience the Wierdness

It looks like there are just two bars here, but there is a third clothing optional bar, Garden of Eden, on the roof

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Key West, Florida

The End of the Road Literally

Coming to the end of the road might be an everyday occurrence for you; the cul-de-sac in front of your apartment building or the dead-end street leading toward your dorm. The ends of these roads are boring and familiar. It is time you discovered the literal end of the road by taking a trip to Key West, Florida.

Destination: Paradise

For those of us fortunate enough to have visited the Florida Keys, no description of their beauty is necessary. For anyone who has not seen the Keys, get ready for a slice of tropical paradise that is closer than you think.

Green Parrot Bar

601 Whitehead St
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 14.868" N, 81° 48' 11.34" W

This is a little bit more of an older crowd, but it is definitely one of the coolest bars in Key West. It is a little off the beaten path, but has a storied history such as being honored as one of the best bars by Playboy Magazine. 

Sloppy Joe’s

201 Duval St
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 32.2632" N, 81° 48' 18.1692" W

This is the other really famous bar in key west. It is often host to concerts (last year Kenny Chesney played here for free) and has delicious food. The drinks are a little more expensive than some of the other bars, but it is a cool experience to stop here. And yes, the sloppy joe’s are good.

Fat Tuesday

305 Duval St
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 28.188" N, 81° 48' 14.9472" W

Themed like mardi-gras this bar is really fun. It has frozen drinks spinning everywhere and test tube shots. There are always people packed into the bar enjoying a drink with names like inferno and high-octane. 

Hog’s Breath

400 Front St # C
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 33.354" N, 81° 48' 22.374" W

This is the most famous bar in Key West and one of the most famous in the world. It used to be the hangout spot for author Ernest Hemingway when he lived in Key West. Now, it is a really fun bar with great food and live music every night. It is not as much of the college scene, but worth stopping by for a drink and t-shirt. 

Irish Kevin’s

211 Duval St # C
Key West
United States
24° 33' 31.428" N, 81° 48' 17.3088" W

Definitely one of the favorites for college students during the spring break season. The bar has high-top tables in the front and the back with the live-music and dancing in the middle. There is normally someone playing great music on an acoustic guitar which provides an awesome area for hanging out. 

The Lazy Gecko

203 Duval St
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 32.0652" N, 81° 48' 18.2916" W

It has live music every night during happy hour which had 2 for 1 drinks. It was a laid back vibe with a mixture of college kids and locals. They have a wall of frozen drinks that are all delicious, tasting like anything from a smoothie to a milkshake. This is a great place to go pre-game before making your way to some of the crazier bars.

Rick’s

208 Duval St
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 30.7332" N, 81° 48' 18.6876" W

This is the wildest bar in Key West. It is actually several bars in one with a chill downstairs bar, a great upstairs with a high-energy dance club, and a big dance floor in the back. There are bars everywhere and it is really easy to get a drink. They have a live band and D.J every night to keep the crowd energized. They also have an all you can drink happy hour for $10 for a couple hours every night.  If you stop here you will find college students from schools all over the south east just wanting to drink and stay out all night. 

Captain Tony’s

428 Greene St
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 31.2264" N, 81° 48' 19.7748" W
located just off of Duval St. Captain Tony’s is a really fun bar that will be packed with students from all over the south during spring break. The drink to get is the $7 big cup of pirate punch. It tastes like a pineapple, but carries a big punch. It was responsible for sending a few of my friends home early last year. 

Expensive Restaurants

Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 39.7656" N, 81° 46' 44.184" W
Nine on Five, 915 Duval Street. Dinner served from 6PM-11PM. With weather so nice you want to spend as much time outside as possible. So why not take your dining outside...or as close as possible? Join others on the porch of this dignified Victorian home. Similar to tapas dining, everything is intended to be shared and mixed and matched. 

Mid-range Restaurants

A & B Lobster House 700 Front St, The main dishes are mid-range in price paired with great tasting and priced appetizers and salads it will be hard to forget your meal here. While Key West is warm and the porch may seem like a good idea make sure the ladies have jackets. It is right on the water and with the fans on high blast it can get a little chilly. 

Budget Restaurants

Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 39.7656" N, 81° 46' 44.184" W
Conch Republic, 631 Greene Street. Enjoy their spacious waterfront setting where the atmosphere is like a trip back in time to the way Key West used to be. Enjoy fresh fish and a raw bar. Feel like you are dining outside with the large windows that remain open during the day. A great place for a drink & some snacks specially during football season. 

Online Guide

Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 39.7656" N, 81° 46' 44.184" W

Here is a great guide of some top Key West restaurants. 

Holiday Inn

3850 N Roosevelt Blvd
Key West, FL
United States
24° 34' 13.53" N, 81° 45' 11.448" W

Located a few miles from Duval, the Holiday Inn is really nice and an affordable place to spend the week. They are student friendly and it is only a few dollar cab ride to the beach or the action. 

La Concha, Crowne Plaza

430 Duval Street
Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 21.4164" N, 81° 48' 12.4056" W

The legendary hotel on Duval Street is a must-see or stay. You can watch the sunset from the top of the hotel. This is definitely one of the most popular student hotels in Key West because it is located right in the middle of the action. 

Rent a House

Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 39.7656" N, 81° 46' 44.184" W

One great option is to rent a house on the island.  There are tons of houses on Key West for rent, and they often are roomier and cheaper than hotels.  VRBO.com and Homeaway.com are great websites to look at for finding houses to rent. Many of them will not rent to students so it’s best to email the owner and ask for permission before renting. 

Overview

Key West, FL
United States
24° 33' 39.7656" N, 81° 46' 44.184" W

Key West offers a wide range of places you can stay.  You should first decide on where you want to stay (i.e. do you want to be able to walk to the beach or Duval Street).  There are plenty of hotels and condos near all the main tourist spots, but keep in mind that you probably won’t be within walking distance of everything.  

Go Fishing

Is also a good way to spend a day.  While deep sea fishing is available, much of the water around Key West is shallow, and these flats offer a great alternative to deep sea fishing.  There is no shortage of charter boats on the island ready to take you fishing.  If you are trying to save some money, it might be worth looking into chartering a boat out of one of the other islands near Key West.

Snorkel or Scuba

The Keys are known for their great coral reefs.  If you are certified to scuba dive, you should look into taking a trip one day.  If not, snorkeling is fun way to get out and see the reefs.  Many companies offer day trips for either snorkeling or scuba diving, and no trip to the Keys would be complete without one.

Southernmost Point

Located at Corner of Whitehead and South Streets. The southernmost point in the continental USA. It is definitely a must stop if you are in Key West. It is one of those, "well, that's it....cool...well let's go back to drink now!" kind of places

Rent a Scooter

There are tons of companies in Key West that will rent you a scooter for $30-50. Since Key West is so small this is the perfect way to get around. You can go to the beach or drive around the whole town in just a few minutes. This is a great way to spend one day during your week and really get a feel for this unique destination. 

Smathers Beach

Smathers Beach is the main beach at Key West, but don’t get too excited about it because it is nothing like the white sandy beaches in other parts of Florida.  It is not that pretty, and the water can be full of seaweed.  You should definitely go check it out, but you might have a better time hanging out by the pool at your hotel.

Mallory Square Sunset Festival

Every day at sunset, there is a festival at Mallory Square and the surrounding piers.  You ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO GO! This is by far the most interesting and unique thing on Key West.  It is really more of a freak show than anything, but it is the most entertaining thing you will see all week. 

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  • Overview

    Key West is one of the coolest destinations in the U.S. I would credit to being one of the few places where you feel like you aren’t even in the U.S., but still have the benefit of being here. Key West is wild, and it really feels like it is still run by pirates instead of the U.S. You can walk around the streets with a beer, yell, and practically fight without getting in Pollock in Key Westtrouble. It has the most layed back, anything goes, vibe of anyplace I’ve visited in the country. For those reasons it is an awesome Spring Break destination that thousands of students travel to every year.

    Travel

    Key West has a small airport on the island which the major carriers fly to, but these flights often tend to be pricey.  Another cheaper option is to fly to Miami or Fort Lauderdale and rent a car to drive to Key West.  The drive is about 3-3.5 hours, but it goes from island to island along the keys and is very scenic.  This is actually a great option because it allows you to have a car the whole time you are on the island.  There are also shuttle Southern Most Point in Key Westservices that can take you from the Miami airport to Key West and back.

    Getting Around

    Even though the island is fairly small, everything is pretty spread out.  You probably won’t be staying close enough to walk to the beach, and if you are, then Duval Street might be far away.  Having a car is very worthwhile because it gives you the ability to go where you want without relying on taxis for everything.  If you don’t have a car, then scooters are another popular option.  Lots of people rent scooters, and you can find rental companies everywhere.  Bicycles can also be easily rented.  Taxi service is very efficient in Key West.  On Duval Street, they are easy to hail, and they are quick to pick you up if you call.

  • Mallory Square Sunset Festival

    Every day at sunset, there is a festival at Mallory Square and the surrounding piers.  You ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO GO! This is by far the most interesting and unique thing on Key West.  It is really more of a freak show than anything, but it is the most entertaining thing you will see all week. 

  • Smathers Beach

    Smathers Beach is the main beach at Key West, but don’t get too excited about it because it is nothing like the white sandy beaches in other parts of Florida.  It is not that pretty, and the water can be full of seaweed.  You should definitely go check it out, but you might have a better time hanging out by the pool at your hotel.

  • Rent a Scooter

    There are tons of companies in Key West that will rent you a scooter for $30-50. Since Key West is so small this is the perfect way to get around. You can go to the beach or drive around the whole town in just a few minutes. This is a great way to spend one day during your week and really get a feel for this unique destination. 

  • Southernmost Point

    Located at Corner of Whitehead and South Streets. The southernmost point in the continental USA. It is definitely a must stop if you are in Key West. It is one of those, "well, that's it....cool...well let's go back to drink now!" kind of places

  • Snorkel or Scuba

    The Keys are known for their great coral reefs.  If you are certified to scuba dive, you should look into taking a trip one day.  If not, snorkeling is fun way to get out and see the reefs.  Many companies offer day trips for either snorkeling or scuba diving, and no trip to the Keys would be complete without one.

  • Overview

    Key West offers a wide range of places you can stay.  You should first decide on where you want to stay (i.e. do you want to be able to walk to the beach or Duval Street).  There are plenty of hotels and condos near all the main tourist spots, but keep in mind that you probably won’t be within walking distance of everything.  

  • Rent a House

    One great option is to rent a house on the island.  There are tons of houses on Key West for rent, and they often are roomier and cheaper than hotels.  VRBO.com and Homeaway.com are great websites to look at for finding houses to rent. Many of them will not rent to students so it’s best to email the owner and ask for permission before renting. 

  • La Concha, Crowne Plaza

    The legendary hotel on Duval Street is a must-see or stay. You can watch the sunset from the top of the hotel. This is definitely one of the most popular student hotels in Key West because it is located right in the middle of the action. 

  • Holiday Inn

    Located a few miles from Duval, the Holiday Inn is really nice and an affordable place to spend the week. They are student friendly and it is only a few dollar cab ride to the beach or the action. 

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  • Online Guide

    Here is a great guide of some top Key West restaurants. 

  • Budget Restaurants
    Conch Republic, 631 Greene Street. Enjoy their spacious waterfront setting where the atmosphere is like a trip back in time to the way Key West used to be. Enjoy fresh fish and a raw bar. Feel like you are dining outside with the large windows that remain open during the day. A great place for a drink & some snacks specially during football season. 
  • Mid-range Restaurants
    A & B Lobster House 700 Front St, The main dishes are mid-range in price paired with great tasting and priced appetizers and salads it will be hard to forget your meal here. While Key West is warm and the porch may seem like a good idea make sure the ladies have jackets. It is right on the water and with the fans on high blast it can get a little chilly. 
  • Expensive Restaurants
    Nine on Five, 915 Duval Street. Dinner served from 6PM-11PM. With weather so nice you want to spend as much time outside as possible. So why not take your dining outside...or as close as possible? Join others on the porch of this dignified Victorian home. Similar to tapas dining, everything is intended to be shared and mixed and matched. 
  • Captain Tony’s
    located just off of Duval St. Captain Tony’s is a really fun bar that will be packed with students from all over the south during spring break. The drink to get is the $7 big cup of pirate punch. It tastes like a pineapple, but carries a big punch. It was responsible for sending a few of my friends home early last year. 
  • Rick’s

    This is the wildest bar in Key West. It is actually several bars in one with a chill downstairs bar, a great upstairs with a high-energy dance club, and a big dance floor in the back. There are bars everywhere and it is really easy to get a drink. They have a live band and D.J every night to keep the crowd energized. They also have an all you can drink happy hour for $10 for a couple hours every night.  If you stop here you will find college students from schools all over the south east just wanting to drink and stay out all night. 

  • The Lazy Gecko

    It has live music every night during happy hour which had 2 for 1 drinks. It was a laid back vibe with a mixture of college kids and locals. They have a wall of frozen drinks that are all delicious, tasting like anything from a smoothie to a milkshake. This is a great place to go pre-game before making your way to some of the crazier bars.

  • Irish Kevin’s

    Definitely one of the favorites for college students during the spring break season. The bar has high-top tables in the front and the back with the live-music and dancing in the middle. There is normally someone playing great music on an acoustic guitar which provides an awesome area for hanging out. 

  • Hog’s Breath

    This is the most famous bar in Key West and one of the most famous in the world. It used to be the hangout spot for author Ernest Hemingway when he lived in Key West. Now, it is a really fun bar with great food and live music every night. It is not as much of the college scene, but worth stopping by for a drink and t-shirt. 

  • Fat Tuesday

    Themed like mardi-gras this bar is really fun. It has frozen drinks spinning everywhere and test tube shots. There are always people packed into the bar enjoying a drink with names like inferno and high-octane. 

  • Sloppy Joe’s

    This is the other really famous bar in key west. It is often host to concerts (last year Kenny Chesney played here for free) and has delicious food. The drinks are a little more expensive than some of the other bars, but it is a cool experience to stop here. And yes, the sloppy joe’s are good.

  • Green Parrot Bar

    This is a little bit more of an older crowd, but it is definitely one of the coolest bars in Key West. It is a little off the beaten path, but has a storied history such as being honored as one of the best bars by Playboy Magazine. 

  • Destination: Paradise

    7 mile bridge by wangjs
    For those of us fortunate enough to have visited the Florida Keys, no description of their beauty is necessary. For anyone who has not seen the Keys, get ready for a slice of tropical paradise that is closer than you think.

  • The End of the Road Literally

    Coming to the end of the road might be an everyday occurrence for you; the cul-de-sac in front of your apartment building or the dead-end street leading toward your dorm. The ends of these roads are boring and familiar. It is time you discovered the literal end of the road by taking a trip to Key West, Florida.

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