36 Hours in Key West Turned Into 4 Days (Behind the NYT Column) 🌴☀️
Join travel writer Dave Seminara on a behind-the-scenes journey through Key West, Florida, as he researches a "36 Hours" column for The New York Times. Explore 15 unique attractions, sample food at 10 local eateries, and experience 8 historic bars in this comprehensive 4-day guide to America's southernmost city. From the quirky Key West Cemetery with its witty epitaphs to Ernest Hemingway's legendary house and studio, discover hidden gems, local favorites, and tourist hotspots. Learn insider tips on what's worth the splurge and what to skip, plus honest reviews of everything from $13 key lime pie to $9.50 ice cream cones. Perfect for planning your own Key West adventure or experiencing this unique destination vicariously. #keywest #keywestlife #keywestflorida #keywestfl #travelvlog #florida #floridatravel #floridatrip #floridalife #floridaliving #thekeys #floridakeys Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:00 Old Town Bakery – overpriced breakfast burrito 2:00 Behind the scenes of a NYT “36 Hours” column 3:00 Key West Cemetery & witty epitaphs 5:00 Sloppy Joe’s founder’s grave 6:00 Pier House Hotel & Jimmy Buffett’s early days 8:00 Green Parrot Bar (historic dive) 9:30 Local shop: New Shoes (quirky fashion) 10:00 Schooner Wharf Bar & seafood happy hour 12:00 Conch fritters & snapper 12:50 Buffett’s recording studio 13:30 Duval Street nightlife (Willie T’s, Irish Kevin’s, Hogs Breath, Captain Tony’s, General Horseplay) 17:00 Butterfly & Nature Conservatory 17:30 Southernmost House & famous guests (JFK, Hemingway, Truman Capote) 19:00 Southernmost Point & lighthouse climb 19:55 Studios of Key West (local art) 20:30 Gallery on Green & Cuban artists 21:00 Antique shop “90 Miles to Cuba” 22:00 Oldest House in Key West (maps & conch shell) 23:30 Blue Heaven – famous Key lime pie (overpriced?) 24:40 Cuban Coffee Queen – better value eats 25:15 Mel Fisher Maritime Museum & Spanish treasure 27:45 Gladiators Ice Cream – not worth it 28:30 Robert Frost Cottage & Casa Antigua (Hemingway finished A Farewell to Arms) 29:15 El Siboney – affordable Cuban food & $5 key lime pie 31:30 La Perla & Moondog Café brunch 32:20 West Martello Gardens (free!) 32:50 Key West Shipwreck Museum & lookout tower 34:40 Tennessee Williams in Key West 36:00 Truman’s Little White House & history 37:20 Local shopping – handmade belts & boutiques 37:45 Eaton Seafood Market – shrimp tacos 39:00 Sebago Sunset Cruise (open bar) 40:00 Hemingway House & writer’s studio 43:00 The “last penny” pool story 46:15 Hemingway cats & quirky facts 47:00 Key West Library research 47:20 Goldman’s Deli (local bagels) 49:00 Fort East Martello & Robert the Haunted Doll 51:00 Final thoughts: Key West in summer vs winter Follow Me ►YouTube / madtraveler ►website https://daveseminara.com/travel/ ►Instagam / madtravelerdave ►Facebook / daveseminaramadtraveler ►Linkedin / dave-s-8a20a610 Mad Traveler Playlists ►Arkansas • Arkansas Travel: The State's Most Controve... ►Eswatini • Eswatini/Swaziland Travel: Inside Africa's... ►South Africa • South Africa Travel: Kruger Safaris, Cape ... ►Lesotho • Lesotho Travel: Exploring Africa's Hidden ... ►My Favorite Hotels • World's Best Hotels & Guesthouses: My Pers... ►Japan • Japan Travel: Tokyo, Kyoto, Sumo, Koyasan,... ►Suriname • Suriname Travel: The Best Country You've P... ►Florida • Florida Travel: Hidden Communities, Rich T... ►Caribbean • Caribbean Travel: Islands, Cruise Ports, ... ►Brazil • Brazil Travel: Rio, Football, Beach Cultur... ►Accents of the World • Interesting Accents of the World 🇺🇳 ►Estonia • Estonia Unveiled: Tallinn, Kihnu Island & ... ►Ecuador • Ecuador Adventures: Galápagos Wildlife, Qu... ►Argentina • Argentina Travel: Buenos Aires and Beyond 🇦🇷 ►Latvia • Discover Latvia: Riga, Kuldiga & Medieval ... ►Finland • FinlandTravel Guide: Helsinki to Arctic Wi... ►Niagara Falls • Niagara Falls Exposed: Poverty & Decay Beh... ►Lithuania • Discover Lithuania: Vilnius, Hill of Cross... ►Uruguay • Uruguay Travel: Hidden Gems, Winter Realit... ►Roger Federer Footsteps • Footsteps of Federer: Tennis Pilgrimage Ac... ►Airline Reviews • Honest Airline Reviews: The Good, the Bad ...