Duval Street
Named for William Pope Duval, the first territorial governor of Florida, Duval Street in Key West is home to a great collection of shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and galleries. Running north and south from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, Duval Street also features Cuban cigar stands and the renowned Key West Butterfly Conservatory. At the southwest end of street is the southernmost point in the continental United States.
From down-home Italian at La Trattoria and the Opera Italian Restaurant to fresh fish at Jack's Seafood Shack and Crabby Dicks to authentic Mexican at Salsa Loca, you'll enjoy a wide range of cuisine on Duval Street. There are many sidewalk cafés as well as well-known dining establishments, such as the Hard Rock Café and the original Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Café. For more information, visit www.placesaroundflorida.com/Key_West_Florida/Duval_Street.cfm
Discover local retailers like Neptune Jewelry and Tikal Trading Company as well as national chains such as Banana Republic and Bath & Body works. Naturally, souvenirs abound in Key West, Florida, especially on Duval Street. Check out an expansive supply of t-shirts, embroidered beach towels, and Christmas ornaments. Plus, you'll find just about anything you can imagine with a shell on it. For more information, visit www.placesaroundflorida.com/Key_West_Florida/Duval_Street.cfm
Fans of nightlife will be fans of Duval Street. The popular Captain Tony's Saloon is Key West's oldest bar while the most famous of them all is Sloppy Joe's, where Ernest Hemingway hung out. You can't miss his memorabilia hanging on the walls. You'll also encounter the Hog's Breath Saloon and the Bull and Whistle, which is a three-story nightspot with Adam and Eve's on the roof. In addition, Rick's Café serves up karaoke and Irish Kevin's bar features live entertainment. For more information, visit www.placesaroundflorida.com/Key_West_Florida/Duval_Street.cfm
Art lovers will have a field day walking through the myriad of galleries that dot Duval Street. The Wyland Gallery features the work of marine life artist Wyland, who is a top-flight painter, sculptor, and photographer while the Gingerbread Square Gallery displays a wealth of original paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture, and glassworks by local and international artists. For more information, visit www.seefloridaonline.com/duval/
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