key west 10/19-22: what are some must see's

[jeff1948]

will be in key west at the begining or pre-fantasy fest, 10/19-22; what are some "must-see's"?

also wanted to do some fantasy fest events; any suggestions? i checked out the schedule of events, but don't know what is good for us.

any help would be appreciated.:)

[peter_krynicki]

Check out the costume party at the Pier House, "Pretenders In Paradise"

 

http://www.fantasyfest.net/pretenders_in_paradise.htm

 

Or the Pirates Bash at the Rum Barrell on Front Street.

 

Pjk

[BigJon]

Me and my wife enjoyed the Hemingway House and Museum tour.

[Knights on the Beach]

Peter, both of those events happen after the OP leaves Key West.

[dablondebabe]

The only event that is going on during your stay is Goombay fest in Bahama Village. It is a Caribbean food and music fest located on Petronia St just off Duval Street. It runs from noon to midnight Friday and Saturday...but go early if you dont like crowds!

As for other must sees...there is the Butterfly Museum, Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum, Hemingways house...plus the Conch Train is a great way to see the whole island. Have fun!

[rebeljohn]

Sunset celebration each night on Mallory Square...........

Mel Fisher museum..........

Conch train ride...........

Garden of Eden...........Clothing optional bar.........check out the body painting..............

Tons of bars.............check 'em all out...........

Go to the live web cam on duval street...http://www.liveduvalstreet.com/ in front of Sloppy Joes bar, and call your friends back home to check you out..............

[bhopal21]

The new Mote Marine Eco Discovery Center at the end of Southard St. is really nice and very interesting if you are concerned with the environment. I went over this morning and it is very well done and the best part is it is all free.

 

There is an awesome 20 minute film produced by the maker of "Free Willy" inside the center.

 

Mike:)

[Wendy The Wanderer]

I'd rather watch the sunset from my ship I think!

[Tigergenesis]

The new Mote Marine Eco Discovery Center at the end of Southard St. is really nice and very interesting if you are concerned with the environment. I went over this morning and it is very well done and the best part is it is all free.

 

There is an awesome 20 minute film produced by the maker of "Free Willy" inside the center.

 

Mike:)

 

How far is it from where the ships dock? How do you get there?

[bhopal21]

How far is it from where the ships dock? How do you get there?

 

Probably a 20 min walk. Just walk down Duval St to Southard St (there is a big black clock on the corner) turn right and keep walking down Southard until you see the Eco Discovery Center on your right.

 

Mike:)

[Tigergenesis]

Probably a 20 min walk. Just walk down Duval St to Southard St (there is a big black clock on the corner) turn right and keep walking down Southard until you see the Eco Discovery Center on your right.

 

Mike:)

 

 

Hmmm...we were thinking of taking the trolley so maybe one of the stops will put us close to the Center.

[bhopal21]

Sorry; but there isn't anything in the area of the Eco Discovery Center other than Fort Zachary Taylor.

 

Mike:)