Key West’s quirky island lifestyle has attracted larger-than-life characters, including author Ernest Hemingway, singer Jimmy Buffet, and treasure hunter Mel Fisher. On this walking tour, you’ll hear about the legendary people the island has attracted over the years and see where they made history. Your guide is none other than Frank Everhart, the Schooner Wharf Bar’s very own comedic magician, whose tales are as captivating as the history they’re woven from. Frank, with his intimate knowledge and personal anecdotes, will show you the museums, bars and often-overlooked corners where treasure hunters, eccentrics, and unforgettable locals left their mark. You’ll even see Jimmy Buffet’s first home and his Key West recording studio, Shrimpboat Sound Studio. Starting outside Opal Key Resort & Marina, you’ll stroll along dusty lanes filled with local history and end this tour on the other side of the harbor in front of Schooner Wharf Bar. On this Key West tour, you’ll have a chance to: • Visit some of Key West’s most famous bars and a few lesser-known ones, like Shots & Giggles and Joe’s Tap Room • Marvel at the legendary Sloppy Joe’s Bar, where the spirits of Hemingway and his contemporaries linger over every story told • Toast to the seafaring souls at Schooner Wharf Bar, and maybe even get the chance to enjoy a magic show by Frank himself at the end of the tour • Wander past Old City Hall, hearing the eclectic history of the infamous Conch Republic, as the city is affectionately known • Learn about the Spanish Galleon Atocha at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, delving into tales of treasure that have captivated adventure seekers for generations • Share a moment at the famous Capt Tony’s Saloon, a place of lore, luck, and legacies • Sip on a cocktail at Chart Room Cocktail Lounge, a secret bar hidden in plain sight and frequented by locals • Wander Lazy Way Lane, a picturesque pathway that captures the essence of Key West’s laid-back lifestyle and artistic flair This tour offers you not just memories but a new chapter in your life, one where you’re no longer a spectator but a part of Key West’s ongoing, bohemian story. So as you leave the island enriched by the magic of Frank and the vibrant spirit of Key West, remember: you’re taking home more than just stories; you’re carrying a piece of Key West in your heart. Get ready to step into those local sandals and leave your own mark on this legendary island.