Located a small distance from the southern tip of Florida, the island of Key West is an interesting fusion of laid-back locals mixed with developer's designs. Here, thousands of cruise guests stop each day, and the island must have something to offer them. From entertainment to food, the small island packs a big punch when it comes to offering some serious fun for all who visit it.

Quite a few attractions in Key West are very historical. However, there are some that aren't quite so educational, but they sure are entertaining. From the simply bizarre to the incredibly serene, these Key West attractions don't quite fit into the "museum" or "historical homes" category, but they sure are fun to visit and do a great job reflecting some of the personality of this quirky, yet lovable, island.

First, there is the Key West cemetery. Though it may sound sad and depressing, this cemetery is anything but. In a tribute to many of the crazy characters who have inhabited this island, this cemetery shows their true personalities. The cemetery is actually historical and does hold real people; it just does it in a very interesting way. First, many of the tombs are stacked several high in a condominium style instead of laying side by side. This is attributed to the fact that the rocky soil made digging graves six feet deep nearly impossible for the earliest of settlers. Many of the messages left on the graves of the deceased are quite enjoyable for passers-by to read. One of the most famous ones read as follows; "I Told You I Was Sick," and another, "At Least I Know Where He's Sleeping Tonight." The cemetery offers a free walking tour guide, but sometimes it is hard to catch everything during this tour. To get the most in-depth look at the cemetery, guests have two options. The first is to simply tour the site on their own, taking in as much or as little as they would like. The second is to pick up a copy of Sharon Wells' Walking and Biking Guide to Historic Key West to find a map of all the most memorable inscriptions.

After visiting the cemetery, Guests can head over to the Key West Aquarium. This is the oldest attraction in Key West but it is still a fascinating place, especially for youngsters. The aquarium features a long hallway of eye level displays that shows dozens of varieties of fish and crustaceans. Kids are even allowed to touch sea cucumbers and sea anemones in a shallow tank. Another exciting sight to see is the dramatic feeding frenzy of the sharks, tarpon, barracudas, stingrays, and turtles that takes place. To catch one of these, visitors must be a part of one of the free guided tours.

One of the more serene and peaceful moments of the day could come by catching one of the beautiful and famous Key West sunsets. This natural, daily occurrence is a ritual for the island of Key West. Each evening, visitors and locals gather for the Sunset Celebration. Before the sun sets each evening, there is a gathering on the docks behind Mallory Square to celebrate the day gone by. This ritual is a big deal; it includes portrait artists, acrobats, food vendors, animal acts, and many other performers. This carnival-type experience may be overwhelming for some, but it is a great way to enjoy the end of a wonderful day in Key West.