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Key West, the southernmost town in the continental United States, is the end of the line, the last island on an archipelago that stretches 125 miles off the tip of Florida... From a real-life mermaid to a third-generation local (a.k.a. “Conch”), to a larger-than-life drag queen, these three beloved locals show us that there’s more to Key West than its seedy dive bars (though those are fun too!).

On a recent foray to the Florida Keys, we got a glimpse of the rebirth the destination is undergoing, with a decidedly upscale twist.

The Florida Keys have been a popular tourist hot spot for decades. Attracting millions of tourists each year, the Keys have adapted in order to keep their beautiful islands clean and prosperous. From the islands’ many resorts to educational tourist attractions, the Florida Keys are a perfect destination for travelers looking to get away without damaging the environment.

From the arid Southwest to the rocky coastline of the East Coast, the United States has some of the most stunning natural terrain in the world. Narrowing down the most awe-inspiring destinations in this country is one of the more difficult things we've done. Go ahead and argue with our choices, but here's our list of places that we can't stop drooling over.

The dish you’d likely name Florida’s state food, the pride of the Keys, more American than apple pie, got its start as a way to prevent scurvy.

Islamorada is an in-between place, a mix of high and low, American and Caribbean, both refined and edgy. Nestled squarely between booming Miami and rowdy Key West, Islamorada remains more hippy than its northern counterparts, yet more elegant than the infamous sprawl of Key West’s Duval Street.