“Shop” listings
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Little Switzerland
This exclusive jewelry chain can usually only be found on Caribbean islands, so Key West is lucky to have it. With spectacular gold, silver, diamonds and other precious stone jewelry this shop is hard to resist. (09/2011)
423 Front St
305-292-2345
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Key West Aloe
Your skin will love you for paying a visit to this shop, founded by two enterprising— and sunburned—New Yorkers on vacation here. Besides skincare products, it sells hair care products and body splashes, all made from nature’s soothing plant, aloe vera. (08/2011)
419 Duval St
305-293-1885
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Toko Indo
This shop specializes in clothing, jewelry and other accessories created in Bali. Intricate necklaces, earrings and bracelets handmade of wood, beads and shells are for sale, along with belts, jewelry boxes and purses. (06/2011)
513 Duval St
305-735-4592
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Voltaire Books
The island's last remaining indie bookstore shows off its local pride with works by Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, as well as current Key West authors Judy Blume and Shel Silverstein. Hard-to-find and rare books rule here. (03/2011)
330 Simonton St
305-296-3226
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THE KEY WEST WINERY
It’s not all about grapes here, where wines are made with oranges, strawberries, watermelon, cherries and, well, too many fruits to list them all. The ones with watermelon are quite refreshing and worth a try. The proprietors are friendly and offer snacks during each tasting. (01/2011)
103 Simonton St
305-292-1717
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PELICAN POOP SHOPPE
This quirky shop is the entranceway to Ernest Hemingway’s first home, Casa Antigua. It sells original wall art pieces, wine accessories, Tiffany glass items, lamps and all kinds of decorative parrots. (11/2010)
314 Simonton St
305-292-9955
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KERMIT’S KEY WEST KEY LIME SHOPPE
Everything key lime is available here—cookies, candies, sauces, jellies, bath gels and, of course, pies—and colorful owner Kermit Carpenter makes it fun to shop. Meeting him and watching his staff prepare their signature pies is as much a treat as tasting all of the goodies. (09/2010)
200-A Elizabeth St
305-296-0806
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GALLERY ON GREENE
Key West is widely recognized as an artists’ haven, and a trip here isn’t complete without a visit to a funky gallery. This one is filled with vibrant, island-inspired pieces that refl ect the island’s soul. (07/2010)
606 Greene St
305-294-1669
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KINO SANDALS
Famous, comfortable Kino sandals—originally designed by a Cuban refugee in 1966—are available in every color and style at the company’s primary location, where you can still watch craftsmen make them by hand. (05/2010)
107 Fitzpatrick St
305-294-5044
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BLUE KEY WEST
The latest fashions by iconic designers Nicole Miller and Diane von Furstenberg can be found alongside tropical jewelry designs by David Symons in this little store along quiet, treelined Caroline Street. (03/2010)
718 Caroline St
305-292-5172
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LOCAL COLOR
Pendants, bracelets, charms, earrings and rings from this jewelry shop are constructed from precious metals, shells and the only Caribbean gemstone, larimar from Sierra Bahoruco in the Dominican Republic. (01/2010)
276 Margaret St
305-292-3635
localcolorkeywest.com
