Key West is a city located mostly on the island of the same name at the western end of the Florida Keys. The name "Key" is derived from the Spanish term "Cayo" for small flat islands in the Gulf of Mexico. Key West was connected to the Florida East Coast Railway in 1912. After the railroad was destroyed by a hurricane in 1935, the Overseas Highway was constructed in its place by 1938, partially crossing the remaining old railroad bridges. Because Key West has since been accessible by land, the southernmost point on Key West is also considered the southernmost point of the mainland United States.
Today, Key West is primarily touristy and a popular travel destination with a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the well-known Duval Street and the southernmost point of the continental USA (Southernmost point in the continental USA), the sights include the Ernest Hemingway House and many more.
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