Key West Romantic Elegance
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Casa Marina is now part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection. Need I say more? Stylish, the island way. Use your check-in day to get settled, stick those toes in the sand, and have a great seafood dinner and a wind-down cocktail. Oh yeah - and leave the SmartPhone and Blackberry back in the room!
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Berlin's Cocktail & Cigar Bar
Contact:
- 305 294 5880
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Location:
- 700 Front Street
- A & B Lobster House
- Key West,FL33040
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If you're longing for a leisurely post-dinner drink, Berlin's with its Cuban charm and laid-back ambience could be just the place for you. Take your pick from the huge selection of cigars on offer, sit back in one of the comfy banquettes and enjoy the Key West Bight view below. The cocktail menu features some real wonders that can make your evening. With its soothing atmosphere and rich interiors, this bar would be perfect for a romantic late night rendez-vous as well!
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Fine art, tropical gardens, and fine music. Hmmm.... what could be better? Michaels is indeed quaint, and worth at least one night out. Insider tip: if you miss out on reservations, don't worry - come back tomorrow! You can skip across the street and hit Mangia Mangia for some delicioso Italian. And ooh, try the Viognier on the wine list.
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Wyland Gallery
Contact:
- +1 305 292 4998
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Location:
- 623 Duval Street
- Key West,FL33040
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This gallery belongs to the world's premier marine artist, Wyland, who is a painter, sculptor and muralist. His love for whales, dolphins and marine creatures can be seen in his graceful brush, bronze and other creations. Artists featured here, besides Wyland himself, are Michael Maiden, John Pitre, Guy Harvey, Milan, Jim Warren and many more. Check out the Oggetti glass collection from Murano and the amazing marine-life bronze sculptures by Wyland. This is one theme gallery where animal lovers can immerse themselves!
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Alan S. Maltz Gallery
Contact:
- +1 305 294 0005
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Location:
- 1210 Duval Street
- Key West,FL33040
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If you are looking for a different kind of gallery, this is where you should be. Having established this gallery in January 1999, Alan S. Maltz has also created award-winning books like 'Key West Color' and 'Miami City of Dreams' in recent times. Beautiful sunsets, colorful flowers, gorgeous landscape, amazing wildlife... there is nothing that his camera has not caught. So, go ahead and have a look. Click!
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Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden
Contact:
- +1 305 294 0015
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Location:
- 1 Free School Lane
- Key West,FL33040
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Located right in the middle of crowded Old Town Key West, this place is an "island in the stream." Owner Nancy Forrester has somehow managed to face down the pressure of development and the tree-tearing fury of hurricanes in order to keep this 30-year-old garden pristine and magnificent. Here you will see the tropics in all its foliage glory with exotics such as orchids nestling in branches, huge ferns, bromeliads, red ginger, pink heliconias and a "sunburn" gumbo-limbo tree. Some plants are rare and endangered; others are extinct in their original habitats. A group of exotic birds resides among the lush foliage.
Bring a picnic lunch and tour the onsite art gallery, as well. Admission fee.
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Michael's
Contact:
- 3052951300
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Location:
- 532 Margaret Street
- Key West,FL33040
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Michaels is a casual restaurant that serves up scrumptious seafood, pastas and beef in pretty surroundings. The chef, Michael Wilson, has won several awards for his cooking, and manages the restaurant along with his wife Melanie. The atmosphere is casual but classy - you can dine by the little fountain in the garden, or in the elegant dining room. If you feel like a drink, avail of the full bar or the extensive wine list.
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Key West Symphony Orchestra
Contact:
- 305 296 9081
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Location:
- 5901 College Road
- Key West,FL33040
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Amazing as it is for such a small town, Key West has its own symphony orchestra that performs from November to April. The symphony performs at the Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center. A variety of symphony selections are offered throughout the season, including works by the classical masters. The symphony also has educational concerts for local school children.
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Outdoors is not only a way of life here, but a celebration of nature we take seriously. Sculpture Key West is an annual, months-long event, highlighted with Art in the Park. This is the time of year for artful romance! Mallory Square is THE spot for music, entertainment, street artisans, one-of-a-kind performers, and did I mention sunset? Wow. After a quick mojito-con-salsa dance just off Mallory Square (shh, the name is a secret so you need to find it!),...
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Art in the Park
Contact:
- +1 305 292 6713
Location:
- 897 Southard Street
- Key West,FL33041
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The Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park doubles as an art gallery during this month-long event. Wander through its 87 acres and explore the exhibit produced and largely created by its park ranger, Jim Racchi. Since 1995, this park has been fortunate enough to provide haven to this interesting outdoor exhibit. In addition to the ranger's artwork created from steel, the exhibit includes other local artists' works in ceramic and stone. Admission is free.
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Mallory Square
Contact:
- +1 305 296 4557
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Location:
- 300 Duval St
- (at Front St)
- Key West,FL33040
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Located by the historic Key West waterfront, this open-air marketplace and entertainment complex is a great place to start or end your visit to Key West. Known for its magnificent sunsets, the area is also home to many shops, including Shell Warehouse, Key West Sponge Market and Caribbean Cargo. The Square also features daily entertainment, which includes guitar music, juggling, and animal performances. Local sightseeing tours also depart from the Square. Call for additional information.
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La Trattoria Italian Restaurant
Contact:
- 305 296 1075
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Location:
- 524 Duval Street
- Key West,FL33040
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Have a true Italian feast in a relaxed atmosphere. Each dish here is prepared and presented according to old Italian tradition. Try the delicious bread-crumb-stuffed mushroom caps; they're firm yet tender. The stuffed eggplant with ricotta and roasted peppers is light and flavorful. Or have the seafood salad of shrimp, calamari, and mussels, fish-market fresh and tasty. The pasta dishes are also great -- go for the penne Venezia, with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and crabmeat. For dessert, don't skip the homemade tiramisu; it's light yet full-flavored. The dining room is spacious but still intimate, and the waiters are friendly. Before you leave, visit Virgilio's, a cocktail lounge with live jazz until 2am.
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Virgilio's
Contact:
- 305 296 8118
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Location:
- 524 Duval Street
- Applerouth Lane
- Key West,FL33040
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Cocktails and chilled martinis are not the only drinks served here. Vergilio's posseses a penchant for letting you drink lovely wines and scotches. Lounge music rules. The jazz and blues are not left behind though. But don't anticipate a quiet night out as it can get hot down here as the dark hours roll by. Vergilio's is known as trendy spot with live music and late night DJs.
