Key West Veterans Memorial Garden at Bayview Park — Attraction in Key West

We were there for the annual Key West Seafood Festival in January. What a great venue this park affords! Plenty of open, grassy area to walk and enjoy looking at authentic tropical art, jewelry, specialty items which were also offered here. Normally these knives, clip purses, ect., are only offered online. Of Course 😊 Seafood Galore!! And,... This being a party vacation town, drink booths were heavily attended! Hahaha!! The live music was the Best part for me 👍😍 We will be back to visit on one Thursday when fresh produce 👍🙋 and other Key West homemade fare is offered💜🏝️(If this was helpful, please...

Beautiful hidden gem that touches upon every single war! There is a pillar or pedestal that honors every possible scenario that veterans may have found themselves in. There's a pedestal to those with PTSD, one for those who died from their wounds after their service, one for women and one for African-Americans, and even a huge engraved column for a unit from New York who served in the Keys. These categories are often forgotten about at other memorials I have been to. The etched images and statues were spectacular. Stop by if you have even 30 minutes to spare....

I'm a veteran, so I might be biased. There are many benches to sit on & interesting plaques to read. It's a nice place to sit for a moment if you find yourself walking through the area. Veterans memorials always remind me of how many people have paid for our freedom with their very lives. I'm proud to be amongst the ranks of those that are willing to do so. Politicians can say whatever they want, to me, this will always be the land...