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Overseas Highway

The Overseas Highway is a 113-mile-long highway carrying U.S. Route 1 through the Florida Keys to Key West. It was largely built on parts of the former Overseas Railroad right-of-way, an extension of the Florida East Coast Railway to Key West Extension completed in 1912. The 1935 Labor Day hurricane heavily damaged and partially destroyed the Overseas Railroad. The Florida East Coast Railway was financially unable to rebuild the destroyed sections and sold roadbed and
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Southernmost Point Buoy

The Southernmost Point Buoy is a concrete buoy that ostensibly marks the southernmost point in the continental United States and is a popular photograph for tourists. The buoy, which sits at 18 feet above sea level, was established in 1983 at South and Whitehead streets. Cuba is about 90 miles south of the point, but the exact distance is disputed, as is the southernmost point claim. The southernmost point was initially marked with a small
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Conch Tour Train

The Conch Tour Train is a popular tourist attraction in Key West, Florida, that takes visitors on a journey through the island’s rich history and culture. The train travels through the historic Old Town district, passing by notable landmarks such as the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, the Key West Lighthouse, and Mallory Square. Along the way, a knowledgeable tour guide shares fascinating stories and interesting facts about the island’s past, including its colorful characters,
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Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco (or St. Mark’s Square in English) is the primary public square (Piazza) in Venice. The origins of the square date to the early ninth century, though alterations were made over the years, including in the 12th and 15th centuries. St. Mark’s Basilica sits at the eastern end of the square. Napoleon allegedly called St. Mark’s Square “the drawing room of Europe,” though whether he did is debated.