Culture of Key West
One of the best art and culture destinations is Key West. Key West, the southernmost point of continental USA, has always been culturally, as well as geographically, distanced from the mainland. For this very reason it has famously attracted an alternative crowd of artists, hippies, writers and a substantial happy community. Its high proportion of liberal-minded residents has created an overwhelmingly friendly, laid-back feeling on the island. The subtropical beauty of Key West, with its rich foliage and its classical Caribbean architecture, enhances this laid-back atmosphere. However, over one million annual visitors, many of them cruise-shippers, have led to a more commercial, souvenir-driven experience in the main drags.
An influence to tourists has also contributed to a reputation for heavy drinking and partying, which is a far cry from the peacefulness of its traditional bohemian haunts. Nevertheless, a good proportion of Key West’s visitors help to fuel its arts activities with both money and new ideas. Through the dedicated preservation of its cultural heritage, the island has also managed to retain some of its old charm.
*As in the sense of happy
An influence to tourists has also contributed to a reputation for heavy drinking and partying, which is a far cry from the peacefulness of its traditional bohemian haunts. Nevertheless, a good proportion of Key West’s visitors help to fuel its arts activities with both money and new ideas. Through the dedicated preservation of its cultural heritage, the island has also managed to retain some of its old charm.
*As in the sense of happy