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These two maps show all the major keys. From South Florida to Key West is a city and an island of the same name at the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys. It is the county seat of Monroe County. Key West is also known as the Southernmost City in the Continental United States and also as the Conch Republic. Key West is 129 miles (207 km) southwest (229.9 degrees) of Miami, Florida, (about 160 driving miles) and 106 miles (170 km) north northeast (21.2 degrees) of Havana, Cuba. Cuba, at its closest point is 98 statute (85 nautical) miles due south Key West is a destination for many passenger cruise ships year round. The Key West International Airport provides airline service. Many restaurants offer a choice of indoor or outdoor dining. It is a popular gay tourist destination, has a large Naval flight school and was the Winter White House of Harry S. Truman. The central business district primarily comprises Duval Street, and includes much of the northwest corner of the island along Whitehead, Simonton, Front, Greene, Caroline, Eaton Streets and Truman Avenue. Many visitors rent a bicycle and explore the history and architecture of Old Town Key West. Walking tours, including a tour of the unusual Key West Cemetery, are available. The Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square is a daily spectacle for visitors and residents. Boat excursions and tours provide a great way to view Key West from the water. The Duval Street bar and restaurant district includes many different entertainment options, all within walking distance of each other. The Tennessee Williams Theatre is a performing arts center, a civic center, and a community center. The Key West Botanical Forest and Garden is an excellent, frost-free arboretum and botanical garden containing a number of "champion tree" specimens. |
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