Most people associate Key West with Caribbean vacations on a resort beach. Little do they realize that Key West is actually a lot more than beaches and sunshine.  The island is full of history, and even if someone is going to Key West on a resort vacation, there is plenty they can do to get a little bit of its history.  In fact, Key West is an old historic town that will appeal to anyone interested in history or architecture.  Aside form all of the vacation accommodations, Key West offers a lot of history for a young couple to enjoy. Of course, there are still plenty of fun things to do on the water, but in the Florida Keys many of those activities are as unique as the islands. There is much more to do and see in Key West from historic tours to enjoying the natural environment.

The Florida Keys are known for their beautiful location stuck between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.  The best accommodations Florida has to offer on the water, are in Key West resort inn hotels, otherwise the travelers will miss one of the highlights of the Florida Keys. One way to enjoy the ocean is with a dolphin eco tour. Swimming with dolphins in the Florida Keys is a rare event, so everyone should make sure to book a dolphin eco tour.  Many young couples enjoy this experience on a daily basis.  

While in the city of Key West one of the best things to see and do is to simply walk around and explore. The old conch houses and buildings in Key West have a unique architecture that is all there own. A travel guide will be happy to share the history of the town. Not to mention the friendly restaurants to enjoy some good Cuban cooking. The town has a fun history and the structures are current records of times past. Many of the old buildings are now friendly restaurants, stores, and bars. Anyone can tour many of these old homes and businesses.

Hemingway House is a popular sight in Key West.  If anyone is a fan of the great American author Ernest Hemingway, or are interested in viewing a beautiful Key West home from another era, they must visit this place. The tour is worth it just to see the six toed cats. Any travel guide in Key West will recommend this house, as it is an amazing part of the town's history.

Fort Taylor will also be on the top list of a travel guide.  This fort was started in 1845 and was adapted over the years before eventually being abandoned. It was restored in the 1960s and is now a state park. From this park young couples can watch the sunset or swim from the beach. When Florida temporarily descended from the Union on January 13, 1861 Federal troops immediately occupied this fort and held Key West for the Union making it the only city in the Confederacy to be held by the Federals.

Conch Train is a popular way to enjoy a resort vacation the lazy way.  If someone can't make the walk around Key West , or if they just want to get off of their feet for a while, the Conch Train is the best way to see the city. The tour guides are entertaining and informative.