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Key West, FL

What not to do in Key West

The mistakes visitors make in Key West, according to people who live there. Ranked by how many locals cosigned them.

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What not to doWorst times to visitWhat locals actually do
  1. Don't rent a car in Key West — you'll regret it
    The island is 4 miles long. Parking is a nightmare and $40/day. Rent a bike or scooter and thank yourself later.
    215 cosigns
  2. Don't eat dinner on Duval Street — walk two blocks and pay half
    The menus facing Duval are priced for people who'll never come back. The same grouper sandwich is twelve dollars cheaper one street over, and it's better because a local actually eats there.
    192 cosigns
  3. Don't drive down for a Key West day trip — the highway eats the whole day
    Four hours down, four hours back, and you get maybe ninety minutes on Duval before the parking meter mugs you. If you can't stay the night, do the Everglades instead and save Key West for when you actually mean it.
    187 cosigns