The waters off Key West have long drawn treasure seekers, and Mel Fisher is the king of mega- finds. His Maritime Heritage Society Museum displays just a fraction of the gold, jewelry, precious jewels and other treasures he and his crews have retrieved from the sea. A movie gives a short version of the long history of Fisher's treasure hunts. A gift shop sells jewelry made from his recovered gold. They bought and restored the historic home of Pan American World Airways.
Tables are inside and out of the rambling, white frame building.
The conch chowder and fresh seafood dishes are great. So are their homemade beers and their creamy Key lime pie. We also had great seafood dinners at the Palm Grill and the new Cafe Sole, and a decent grouper sandwich at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville Cafe on Duval, all an easy walk from our hotel. And we discovered good Cuban food at El Siboney, where the meals and good prices reminded us of Tampa's La Teresita and Latam restaurants. But the truth is, Key West is one of our nation's treasures.