Sunrise in Key West, Florida.

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Introduction
Key West is a city and an island of the same name, the county seat of Monroe County, and an island in the Florida Keys. It is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.

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Get around

Driving around Key West is difficult and parking is expensive. (Although there is free parking in front of the USS Mohawk Museum, at the intersection of Southard St and Fort St.) Many visitors choose to rent motor scooters, bicycles, golf carts or explore on foot. When renting a golf cart keep in mind that you have to find parking for this vehicle as well. Scooters and bikes can normally be parked on the sidewalk right outside your destination. However, really consider insuring anything you rent. Driving is recommended and necessary if planning to stop or stay anywhere along the Keys from Sugarloaf Key to Florida City.

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Climate

Key West claims to be the only city in the lower 48 states never to have had a frost. Because of the proximity of the Gulf Stream in the Straits of Florida, about 12 miles (19 km) south and southeast, and the tempering effects of the Gulf of Mexico to the west and north, Key West has a notably mild, semi-tropical climate. Cold snaps bring temperatures in the 40's in wintertime to the islands occasionally, due to the islands being slightly above the Tropic of Cancer, thus, not truly tropical

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Get in

Key West International Airport (IATA: EYW) (ICAO: KEYW), 3491 South Roosevelt Blvd., (305) 296-7223,Served by several airlines, though a short runway prevents big jets from landing. Direct flights are available from Atlanta, Charlotte, most major cities in Florida, and also some flights to the Bahamas. Fares tend to be quite high. A popular route to fly in is via Miami International Airport or Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

Miami to Key West Day Tour Traveling from Miami to Key West is now possible every day. Tours depart from Miami Beach every day at 6:30AM. Travel in comfort across the Overseas Highway and 7-Mile Bridge. On this tour, you'll get to do some sightseeing in Key West and spend approximately 6 hours in Key West. You will be able to explore the island on your own pace. Complimentary Hotel pick-up is available from select hotels on Miami Beach & Downtown Miami. Tickets are available at Miami Info Tours (Miami Beach Tourist Information Center)

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