The Wandering Disciple

A popular attraction in Key West, the Conch Train takes riders on a two hour tour of the Southernmost City. (Photo: April 20, 2010)

Hop aboard the Conch Train and take a trip around the Southernmost Point of the continental United States. A popular island attraction, the Conch Train embarks daily for a narrated 90 minute tour of the island of Key West. The tour begins at the Front Street Station in Mallory Square and takes you past all of the popular sights of the Keys West. You can view some of the sights of the island by clicking here . (Photo: April 20, 2010)

Key West, Florida: The island of Key West began to flourish once Henry Flagler opened the Overseas Railroad, connecting the tropical oasis with mainland Florida. Its only fitting that tourist today tour the island on a modified train. Conch Tour Trains offer riders a ninety minute tour of the island, enriching its passengers with the history and folklore of Key West. The Couch Train took passengers on their first tour in 1958. Since then over fifteen million passengers have taken a ride on the train. Guest board an environmentally friendly trained fueled by propane to take an inside look at the island. The tour focuses on Old Key West. During the ninety minute journey, riders will see the sights and hear the stories that make Key West famous. Embark on the journey from the Front Street Station. From there the tour will wind through the streets of Key West, passing by some of the island’s landmarks including Duval Street, Bayview Park, White Street Pier, Casa Marina, Southernmo...