road trip day 45: key west

We drove the Nugget straight down from Islamadora Key to Key West. The drive took only about two hours or so and it was amazing to have all of our windows rolled down and to feel the warm breeze! Once we arrived in Key West, we hopped on our bikes and started to explore the little town. I loved the backroads and small alley ways dotted with tiny cabins and huge trees. It almost felt like we weren't in the states. What we didn't love was the center of town. It was pretty cheesy, but since it was hot and sunny, we were happy to stroll along with a hundred or so other tourists.

 

Tourists taking a photo of the southernmost point in the USA

Wanderlust Wednesday: Key West

*Photo Via Budget Travel

Wanderlust Wednesday: Key West.

Did any of you happen to catch America's Prettiest Towns via Forbes Magazine?  

Well, Key West made it to that list and made me think about Florida. For some reason Florida has never been on my travel radar but I am definitely going to put it back on there. According to Forbes, Key West is closer to Cuba than it is to the States. And even more incredible is the fact that Key West is only connected to the States via a 127 mile long overseas highway.

I never really considered that there would be a place in America where I can live like an island child in the sun and near the sea, but without having to actually be stuck on the island.  

 Forbes goes on to describe Key West as exuding "a laid-back and casual vibe that is different then almost any other town in the country." That is a place I would love to visit and hate to leave. 

Budget Travel gives a great list of 8 things to do in Key West, so if you are interested, hop on over there.

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