Key West, FloridaThe southernmost city in the continental U. S., Key West has attracted notable writers, artists and musicians for centuries. From Ernest Hemingway to Tennessee Williams to Jimmy Buffet, people draw inspiration from the laid back style of this island paradise. Its motto, "One Human Family," sums up the inclusiveness and welcoming demeanor of the spectacular Key West.

and its white diamonds point east-west

A longtime admirer and onetime resident of America's capital city

and nightlife

inventors with names like Olds

National Park Service

the original tower was 65 feet tall with 15 lamps

Once a thriving fishing village

there’s so much to love about all of the piers on the Outer Banks

watersport enthusiasts

It is home to Chief Little Owl

people draw inspiration from the laid-back style of this island paradise

lush seaside town is classy