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Situated closer to the country of Cuba than it is to the city of Miami, Key West is the southernmost subtropical paradise of Florida. The last of the Florida Keys is a one-of-a-kind confluence of romantic appeal, architecture, cultural diversity, natural beauty, climate, and history. There are many different historical attractions throughout Key West, accessed by walking, bicycles, tour trains, pedi-cabs, taxis, trolleys, and public transportation.
Tin-roofed conch houses and gingerbread mansions can be found along the palm tree-lined streets, one home to the likes of Jimmy Buffet, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, Tennessee Williams, and Ernest Hemingway among others.
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