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Local Key West Activities
While in Key West, there are many ways to spend your time, ranging from lounging around the pool with a cool tropical beverage to exciting adrenaline rush activities. As You Wish Weddings has prepared this overview to assist in selecting the perfect way to allocate your time in Paradise. Should you wish, we can assist you in making any of the following arrangements. Simply E-Mail: planner@asuwishweddings.com A great way for visitors of all ages to get acquainted with all Key West has to offer is aboard either The Conch Tour Train or Old Town Trolley. Price is $22.00 for adults. Children are priced based on age. Key West Tours The Conch Train is a 90 minute informative tour of the Island examining historic, natural, and architectural highlights as well as other fascinating tidbits. The Conch Tour Train is an open aired tram with individual seats that can hold up to two adults and 2 small children. The Old Town Trolley on the other hand offers an all day ride, during which you are allowed to get on and off at different designated stops. There is a somewhat less informative tour provided. The trolley is enclosed and resembles the famous Trolleys of San Francisco. As a unique treat, you may consider utilizing the Train or Trolley for private transportation on your special day! It is a wonderful way to share our island with your guests while ensuring that everyone arrives safely on time. Museums and Conservatories
Mel Fishers Museum documents the exploration and eventual discovery of the Spanish treasure ship Nuestra Senora de Atocha. A myriad of sunken treasures and artifacts displayed. Located on the Corner of Whitehead and Greene Streets, across from the Westin garage. Harry Trumans Little White House. The Camp David of President Trumans era. View the paper incorrectly declaring Dewey the Presidential winner, while visiting Harry and Bess private living quarters. This house is still used by visiting dignitaries and can be utilized for large wedding parties on their grounds or small dinner receptions within the house. Dine like royalty at the table that has been used by every president since Truman. The Key West Customs House was built in the 19th century and is now an art museum. The Ernest Hemingway House is where the author lived during his time in Key West. He wrote some of his most memorable pieces of literature surrounded by his famous 6 toed cats. His gardens make a wonderful location for both ceremony and receptions.  Parks
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is located at the West end of the Island. This is the best beach on the Island. There is good off the beach snorkeling and a Civil War era fort that is open for exploring. There are tours offered at Noon and 2:00 P.M. every day. Beautiful sunset views are available at the western edge of the park making it the perfect sunset wedding ceremony location. Bahia Honda State Park - Voted top ten beaches in America several years running. It is located at mile marker 38, just south of the Seven Mile Bridge. Great snorkeling off the Sandspur Beach. This is approximately one hour north of Key West. Relaxation YOGA Key West - For a wonderful decompression stress reliever combined with some exercise and camaraderie, nothing could be better than a private group Yoga class. Great for everyone of all ages and can be adapted to all levels. If you are not careful, you just might learn something! We can arrange private sessions, groups, or drop-in single.
At Peace in Paradise - For a little less active stress relief, in room or studio massages can be arranged with the Islands premiere therapists. Priced at $150.00 per hour for single person, $225.00 for Bride and Groom. These are just a few of the myriad of relaxing attractions in Key West. 
On the Water For the more adventurous visitor Key West offers any number of ways to spend time and expend energy: Wave Runner Tours - We have never gotten less than rave reviews from people Carl have placed on these tours. It is a two hour guided tour around Key West and our neighboring Islands to the North. It is a twenty-six mile circuit with six stops along the route. Two stops are to play, the rest are informational, sight seeing, ecological info, etc. As You Wish Weddings first choice of companies run no more than eight machines per tour. Must have an eighteen year old on the ski, but youngsters can drive if accompanied by an adult.
Snorkel Trips - Snorkeling is available in a number of different ways. Most trips are three hours long, with between one hour and ninety minutes spent in the water at the reef or in the Gulf. Some boats provide multiple stops, some a single, longer stop. The prices range from $30.00 for a three hour trip with two forty-five minute stops on a power catamaran with approximately 50 people to $80.00 for a 6 hour 2 or 3 stop trip on a sail catamaran. All boats provide soft drinks and equipment, including flotation devices. Most provide beer and wine after the snorkel. You must bring your own towels and sunscreen. Trips run at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, check-in is one half hour prior. In the summer there are sunset snorkel combo trips, with snorkeling followed by one of Key Wests famous sunsets.
Sail / Kayak / Snorkel - There are a couple variations on this trip, but in general, it is a four hour trip, embarking from the dock in a sail boat, out to the back country where you will enjoy an Eco Tour in a kayak in the Great Whiter Heron Wildlife Refuge, and then a snorkel destination. Approximately an hour each snorkeling and kayaking. These trips are $80.00- $85.00 or $450.00 for a private charter of up to six. Bring towels and sunscreen. Parasailing - See Key West from the air! These trips are one hour in duration. You are in the air for between 10-15 minutes depending on whether you fly a single $45.00 or a double $80.00.The line is approximately 600 feet long, so you may be 300-400 feet in the air, suspended by a parachute. If it sounds like fun, you can arrange to be dipped in the water, or take off and land dry from the back of the boat.
Bi-Plane Rides - See Key West from an open air cockpit. Feel the wind in your face. From $60.00 for a ten minute ride to $300.00 for an hour, this is a different way to get acquainted with our Island. A real BLAST Scuba Diving - Scuba is provided for any level of expertise. From a $100.00 resort course which allows an absolute beginner to take a short course and actually don gear for a reef dive the same day, to deeper wreck dives for the more experienced, Key West has it all. Two dive trips with full gear are around $75.00. Fishing Fishing in Key West is FANTASTIC!!!! - All types of fishing is available in the Keys. We can even target some nice Grouper or Snapper for you to bring to one of our wonderful local restaurants for them to prepare for your dinner. The reef is approximately six miles off shore. World Class sport fishing is just a short ride from the dock. All varieties are available in longer increments than the stated four hour (half day) trip, usually three- quarter (six hour) or full day (eight hour). Ice and coolers are provided by the boat, you supply refreshments (drinks and food). Party Boat - Also called Head Boats, a party boat takes 30 50 anglers out for half day trips. These are usually inside the reef fishing for Grouper, Snapper, Jacks or whatever else happens to swim by. These trips are great for families with young children, it is simple drop line fishing over the rail of the boat. Usually two trips a day at $38.00 per person for adults, $20.00 for kids. Flats - In a smaller boat in the back country, 2 or 3 anglers can spend four hours fishing for Tarpon, Permit, Shark, and Barracuda, among many other species. These trips are $350.00 for a four hour trip. Off Shore - This type of fishing combines aspect of both the previous styles. Mid size boat. Not flats, but not too far offshore. Target most species. Priced at $450.00 for a four hour trip. These can accommodate up to six. Deep Sea - Deep sea fishing is in a larger, sport fishing boat at the reef or beyond. These trips can accommodate up to six anglers. You will be fishing for Sail Fish, Mahi, Tuna, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Wahoo,or any of several other species, depending on time of year. These trips are $125.00 per person, or $500.00 to private charter the boat for a four hour trip. Any of the above can be arranged as a private charter. There are several other fun things to do in Key West. As You Wish Weddings has been arranging activities for several years utilizing only the most reputable, talented, reliable, and professional guides and captains on the island. As You Wish Weddings stands behind all our recommendations and loves the fact that we know each of them personally. Most are owner/operators whose boat is their life. They rely on repeat business. We CAN guarantee they will try as hard as humanly possible to ensure you catch your fish and show you a good time at the same time. As You Wish
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The Butterfly Conservatory is
a giant terrarium with hundreds of free flying
butterflies.
You are able to view their activities as you meander through the gardens -- watch
out for hitch hiking butterflies!
This site is also a wonderful daytime
location for smaller wedding parties. It is located at 1316 Duval
Street.
Sunset Cruises -
A relaxing two hour
cruise experiencing
one of Key Wests
World Famous sunsets. Cruise
includes complimentary
beer, wine, and champagne.
Departs ninety minutes
prior to sunset,
return about one half hour
after. This is a
fantastic way to end the day
or begin a romantic
evening. Prices range
from $35.00 on a
sail catamaran to $75.00
on a three mast tall
ship, and anywhere
in between. Also
a great private location
for a wedding!!!
Ask Carl about private
charter information.
Catering available.
Dolphin / Snorkel Trips -
Usually on
a smaller (6 person
25-27 foot)
boat, these trips are
approximately
4 hours in
length, with one hour
watching the
dolphin play
in the dolphin
playground
in the Gulf of Mexico,
then an hour
snorkeling.
Captains are very knowledgeable
and can give
the kids (and
adults) a great
introduction
to our sea-dwelling,
mammalian cousins.
All equipment
and lights
snacks and soft drinks
are provided.
Bring towels
and sunscreen.
These are priced
at $85.00 per
person, or
$450.00 for a private
four hour charter
on which you
decide what
you will do for the
day; all snorkel,
fish, or just
picnic. GREAT!!!!!
Glass Bottom Boats -
For those
who do
not want
to get
wet,
but still want
to experience
the coral
reef,
this is a two
hour
trip out to
the reef
with
45 minutes
or so
viewing the sea
floor.
These
are priced
at $30.00.
Departure
times
are 10:00 AM,
Noon,
2 P.M. There
are two
different
boats,
depending
on the
ages
and physical
capabilities
of the
guests,
one is
usually
preferable
to the
other.