Five months after a major hurricane narrowly missed Key West, the island has no major damage and is as scenic and fun as ever
Five months have now passed since Hurricane Irma, a major category 4 storm, struck the Florida Keys.
The destructive eye of the storm thankfully missed Key West by twenty miles and caused little major damage to the southernmost city. (The islands that were directly hit by the eye saw significant damage, and those include Cudjoe Key, Sugarloaf Key, Summerland Key, Big Pine Key, Little Torch Key, and Marathon Key.) To see how close the eyewall missed Key West, read Key West Narrowly Dodged Cannonball
Despite Key West being spared of major damage, national news reports lumped all the Florida Keys islands together in their reporting and left many viewers with the impression that Key West was destroyed. It certainly was not.
Actually, Key West is in perfect shape, beautiful as ever, a travel magazine photo spread around every corner.
This week, Key West Travel Guide took a bike ride up Duval Street and took photos of our sweet island, five months after Hurricane Irma. From Margaritaville to Sloppy Joe’s to the Key West Harbor (and almost everywhere else on the island) Key West has no damage. See what Key West looks like now, below.
Pictures of Key West Five Months after Hurricane Irma
From the porch of the Custom House
Key West harbor, with Custom House and Margaritaville Resort in view
From the White Street Pier, looking towards Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
The 100 block of Duval Street
Sloppy Joe’s on Duval Street, one of Hemingway’s famous hangouts
A sunny Sunday saw Duval Street filled with people enjoying the day
St Paul’s Church, from the early 1800’s, standing proudly on Duval
Jimmy Buffet’s famous Margaritaville, with doors open and music in the air
Plenty of shopping opportunities on Duval Street
San Carlos Institute on Duval Street
Perfect day for outdoor dining, as at Willie T’s
The famous, and colorful Strand Theater
Blue skies and palm trees in every direction
Looking up Southard Street from Duval Street
Pedi-cab drivers slowly make their way along the historic quarter
From gourmet to casual, Key West restaurants satisfy every diner
Key West’s most famous drag queen show is at the 801 and not to be missed
The gates to Bahama Village and looking down Petronia Street
Bicycles are a part of life in Key West
Near the top of Duval Street, with Atlantic Ocean almost in view
Art galleries and fine dining, just two of Key West numerous cultural assets.
Homemade ice cream served fresh at Flamingo Crossing