Duval Street
The main street in Key West, known for its shops, restaurants, bars, and lively atmosphere, offering a taste of Key West culture.
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Duval Street
Welcome to Duval Street, the primary commercial and cultural artery running through the historic heart of Key West. We are currently standing at the street's northern terminus, adjacent to Mallory Square and the Gulf of Mexico. …
Listen in the app2Sloppy Joe’s and the Literary Ghost
As we progress down the northern blocks of Duval, we arrive at the intersection of Greene Street and a cornerstone of local mythology: Sloppy Joe's Bar. Notice the imposing facade and the sheer volume of tourists spilling out…
Listen in the app3Captain Tony's Saloon: The Original Site
To fully understand the history of Key West's drinking establishments, we must briefly divert our attention just off Duval Street onto Greene Street to examine the unassuming, weathered facade of Captain Tony's Saloon. This…
Listen in the app4The Key Lime Pie Phenomenon
Returning to the main artery of Duval Street, our analytical focus must shift from the consumption of alcohol to the consumption of the island's most fiercely debated culinary export: the Key Lime Pie. As you walk this section,…
Listen in the app5Margaritaville and Parrothead Culture
Continuing our southward progression, we must acknowledge a highly visible, hyper-commercialized intersection of music, lifestyle, and tourism. We are approaching the original Margaritaville Cafe. …
Listen in the app6The Southward Shift: Art and Architecture
As we move past the intensely crowded northern blocks and cross Truman Avenue, you will notice a distinct atmospheric and demographic shift. The density of rowdy saloons and t-shirt shops begins to wane, replaced by a more…
Listen in the app7Closing
Our analytical traverse of Duval Street concludes at its southernmost terminus, where the asphalt yields to the Atlantic Ocean near South Beach. We have walked one point two five miles, but we have crossed significant cultural,…
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What is Duval Street?
Duval Street is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 24.5594, -81.7986 |
| Last updated |
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