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Key West marks the southernmost point of the United States, located just 90 miles north of Cuba's northernmost island tip.
- The island destination is one of the most famed islands within the beautiful Florida Keys, known throughout the world for its gorgeous colorful historic conch houses and attractions connected to the state's Spanish colonial history.
- Visitors can explore a plethora of living history museum attractions, including the city's Oldest House Museum, or learn about Spanish pirates and treasure aboard the preserved Nuestra SeƱora de Atocha galleon ship.
- The 1860 African Burial Ground preserves the nation's only African refugee cemetery for those who died following the transatlantic slave trade.
- The island's Historic Seaport District is home to a plethora of delicious dining and vibrant shopping destinations, serving as a port for many eco-tourism waterfront excursion companies.
- Each evening, the island's lively Mallory Square showcases performances by street performers, including musicians, magicians, and jugglers.
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