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Things to do in Key West

Things to do in  Key West

Welcome to Key West

Colorful Key West combines a tropical island vibe with a laid-back lifestyle for a Caribbean-esque vacation at the southernmost tip of the United States. History buffs will want to take a sun break to visit Ernest Hemingway’s Home and Museum, President Harry S. Truman’s Little White House, and the Key West Shipwreck Museum. Water lovers can explore on guided cruises, snorkeling or kayaking tours, Jet Ski rides, or quiet evening sails. Sunset is a major event each evening, with crowds gathering at Mallory Square to watch the show and enjoy street performances. Most people also visit festive Duval Street to explore the bars, restaurants, and art galleries.

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Top 15 things to do in Key West

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Mallory Square

Mallory Square

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Overflowing with Key West quirkiness, Mallory Square draws a crowd at sunset thanks to its many restaurants, street performers, and daily Sunset Celebration. During the day, visitors come for some of Key West’s best shopping and to admire the open-air sculpture garden, which pays tribute to famous local residents.More
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Southernmost Point of the Continental USA

Southernmost Point of the Continental USA

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The Southernmost Point of the Continental USAmonument is a quick but must-do photo op while vacationing in Key West. The iconic buoy-shaped concrete marker indicates that you’re in the southernmost point of the continental United States, just 90 miles (145 kilometers) to Cuba. Snap a pic and then get busy enjoying island life in this legendary Florida destination.More
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Key West Cruise Port

Key West Cruise Port

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The Key West cruise port is the gateway to America’s southernmost city, where pristine nature meets quirky culture and history. The cruise terminal is walking distance from many top attractions in the compact center of Key West and is a convenient starting point for exploring the city’s neighborhoods, beaches, and nightlife.More
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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

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Encompassing 2,900 square miles (4,667 square kilometers, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects an underwater world that’s home to the world’s third-largest barrier reef and more than 6,000 marine life species. Plus, several shipwrecks pay homage to the maritime heritage of the Atlantic.More
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

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Nestled among towering palm trees on Key West, the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum allows you to see where one of the United States’ most famous writers and greatest thinkers lived and worked. The Hemingway Home is a National Historic Landmark and Literary Landmark, and recorded at the Library of Congress as an Historic American Building.More
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Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum

Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum

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The Key West Lighthouse is one of the island's oldest structures. It was first built in 1825 to help ships navigate the dangerous reefs of the Lower Keys. The lighthouse that stands today dates back to 1847, and the 92-foot (28-meter) building offers some of the best views in town, as well as a maritime museum in the keeper’s house.More
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Fort Zachary Taylor

Fort Zachary Taylor

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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park spans 54 acres (22 hectares) sits on the tip of Key West and is popular for both its military history and its current recreational opportunities. It is also the location of one of Key West’s favorite beaches, a stretch of sand with turquoise water sometimes called “rocky beach.”More
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Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park

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Florida’s Dry Tortugas National Park spans 100 square miles (25,900 hectares) of open water, protected coral reefs, and seven small islands in the Gulf of Mexico only accessible only by boat or air. Dry Tortugas is famous for its blue waters, wildlife, and Fort Jefferson—a 16-acre (6.5-hectare) coastal fortress.More
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Key West Aquarium

Key West Aquarium

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Situated on Key West’s Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium brings visitors up close to some of the Florida Keys’ aquatic wildlife. Exhibits feature guest favorites such as sharks, stingrays, American alligators, and jellyfish. The Atlantic Shores exhibit houses a living red mangrove ecosystem, a critical habitat in the Keys.More
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Smathers Beach

Smathers Beach

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Palm trees line this prime stretch of Key West beachfront, where you can stake out the perfect stretch of white sand, lounge in the shade, or try one of many activities. Calm water makes Smathers Beach a favorite for snorkeling and swimming, and it’s great for families looking for a day by the shore.More
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Harry S. Truman Little White House

Harry S. Truman Little White House

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American President Harry S. Truman used this 1890 landmark as a winter White House, visiting 11 times over the course of his presidency. Now a presidential museum, the house preserves Truman’s legacy with original furnishings, personal items, and memorabilia. Guided tours of the museum uncover personal stories from Truman’s time here.More
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Duval Street

Duval Street

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Duval Street, running from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, is Old Town Key West’s main strip, offering a mix of restaurants, bars, boutiques, live music, kitschy souvenir shops, and theaters. Walk the street at your leisure, or plan to attend a Duval Crawl; the street hosts some of the wildest pub crawls in the United States.More
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

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Treacherous waters off Key West have brought down a trove of shipwrecks carrying gold and silver for centuries. The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum puts those treasures on display alongside cannons, swords, and other artifacts dredged from the bottom of the sea. Wrecks from the 1700s and 1800s are the heart of the museum collections.More
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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum

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A veritable ode to a bygone era, the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum helps visitors step back into time and immerge themselves in the nautical and maritime heritage of what once was the richest city in the United States of America. Unusually so—Key Westers became extraordinarily wealthy by savaging treasures and luxury goods in the numerous and frequent wreckages, a questionable habit that provided for the livelihoods of the early pioneers on the island. Wrecking masters would then control the salvage operation and later on auction off their finds in wrecking courts, with each good being awarded a profit depending on how long or dangerous the salvage operation had been.Actors, films and artifacts tell the story of the treacherous Florida Keys reef and the many wrecks it caused, including the infamous 1838 Isaac Allerton vessel. The ship was 137 feet long and weighed 594 tons and served as merchant ship in and around the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean for almost 20 years, before it was caught in a hurricane off Saddlebunch Keys in 1856. Visitors are invited to discover the perils of shipwrecking and to climb the 65-foot lookout tower—where they can alert the authorities in case of a wreck and watch out for Spanish galleons!More
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Key West Cemetery

Key West Cemetery

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Key West Cemetery is a massive cemetery in Key West that dates back to 1847. The cemetery was created that year due to the 1846 hurricane that destroyed the old cemetery on Key West and even unearthed bodies. Since its inception, it is estimated that over 100,000 people have been buried in Key West Cemetery.While walking around the 19-acre Key West Cemetery you’ll come across a variety of gravestones, vaults and crypts. In addition, you’ll learn that there are different sections of the cemetery, including a Catholic and Jewish section plus a section called the Los Martires de Cuba for those who died while fighting to free Cuba during the Ten Years War. There is also a monument for those who died during the USS Maine explosion of 1898. Prominent people from Key West who are buried in the cemetery include Ellen Mallory, one of the first female settlers of Key West, and William Curry, Florida’s first millionaire.More
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5 Best Weekend Getaways from Key West

5 Best Weekend Getaways from Key West

Take a break from paradise and head to the mainland for mangroves, manatees, the Everglades’ less-frequented neighbor, and more—all less than a 5-hour drive from Key West.
Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Spots in Key West

Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Spots in Key West

Home to the third-largest coral reef in the world and one of the best spots for diving in the United States, Key West is a destination for scuba divers and snorkelers, from those who are just dipping their fins in the water to more experienced divers. These are some of the best spots.
How to Spend 2 Days in Key West

How to Spend 2 Days in Key West

With two days in Key West, you can relax into the pace of life in the Conch Republic. Whether you’re a lifelong sailor or a devoted landlubber, come to explore mangroves, spot native dolphins, and check out local landmarks, with time left over for island sunsets and umbrella drinks. Here’s how.
How to Spend 3 Days in Key West

How to Spend 3 Days in Key West

Come to join the party crowd, watch ocean sunsets, and take in historical sites, then head offshore to see the Gulf of Mexico’s castaway islands and mangroves. Read on for our top tips for making the most of 3 days in Key West.
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Top activities in Key West

Key West Sunset Sail with Full Bar, Live Music & Hors D'oeuvres
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Key West Sunset Sail with Full Bar, Live Music & Hors D'oeuvres

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Key West Sunset Cruise with Tropical Buffet Dinner

Key West Sunset Cruise with Tropical Buffet Dinner

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Key West Florida Reef Half-Day Snorkeling Excursion

Key West Florida Reef Half-Day Snorkeling Excursion

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Ultimate Adventure from Key West including Breakfast, Lunch and Drinks

Ultimate Adventure from Key West including Breakfast, Lunch and Drinks

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Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

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Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour

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Key West Southernmost Food and Cultural Walking Tour
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Key West Southernmost Food and Cultural Walking Tour

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Key West Conch Tour Train

Key West Conch Tour Train

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Key West Full-Day Power Adventure: Sailing & Watersports Package

Key West Full-Day Power Adventure: Sailing & Watersports Package

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Key West Jet Ski Tour: Free 2nd Rider

Key West Jet Ski Tour: Free 2nd Rider

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Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Cruise

Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Cruise

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Key West Snorkel and Sunset Sail: Rum n' Reggae
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Key West Snorkel and Sunset Sail: Rum n' Reggae

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Do It All Watersports Adventure with Lunch in Key West, Florida

Do It All Watersports Adventure with Lunch in Key West, Florida

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Key West Glass-Bottom Boat Tour with Sunset Option

Key West Glass-Bottom Boat Tour with Sunset Option

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Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

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Key West Sunset Champagne Catamaran Cruise
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Key West Sunset Champagne Catamaran Cruise

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Half-Day Cruise from Key West with Kayaking and Snorkeling
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Half-Day Cruise from Key West with Kayaking and Snorkeling

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Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West
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Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West

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Key West Dolphin Watch Sunset Sail with Premium Wine, and Tapas Pairings
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Key West Sunset Cruise with Live Island Music

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Recent reviews from experiences in Key West

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I really enjoyed my visit and will definitely do it again
Jeannette_S, Jul 2022
Key West Conch Tour Train
The train gave us an opportunity to see the island in a compact view.
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Wonderful
Claude_M, Jul 2022
Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour
This was one of the best activities I did in Key west.
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Great tour of s fascinating place
Ken_M, Jul 2022
Key West Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley Tour
This is a great way to see old town key west, with a twist.
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All Aboard
George_G, Jul 2022
Key West Conch Tour Train
This is something everyone should try when wanting to see Key West
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The sunset was very...
Ramesh_N, Jul 2022
Key West Sunset Champagne Catamaran Cruise
The sunset was very beautiful to see from the sea and the whole experience is memorable.
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Great Ride!
Jackleen_G, Jul 2022
Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Great way to see and learn about Key West!
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Great!
Alicia_A, Jul 2022
Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Loved all the beautiful houses Great way to see Key West!
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One with nature!
Dan_R, Jun 2022
Clear Kayak Tours in Florida Keys
We were fortunate to see a few Nurse sharks and a small Lemon shark during the tour.
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Birthday Special!
Dan_O, Jun 2022
Ultimate Jet Ski Tour of Key West
Stephanie and D made the tour a lot of fun…great way to see Key West from the water.
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Beautiful water+ fun!
Abigail_S, May 2022
Island Adventure Snorkel Kayak and Tour from Key West
Beautiful water, fun activities, great crew!
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Recommend it
Asli_U, May 2022
Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West
We didn’t get a chance to see the dolphins which 80% of the time is a possibility but still had a great tour around the Key West.
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Lovely day, but wished for more
Georgene_B, May 2022
Private Half-Day Key West Boat Trip
Wanted to see more of the area :( Fishing… was amazing!
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Only way to see the sunset
Linda_H, May 2022
Sunset Tiki Boat Tour in Key West
This is the only way to see the sunset in Key West.
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A must do Key West boat trip to see the sunset!
Andrew_H, May 2022
Key West Snorkel and Sunset Sail: Rum n' Reggae
This is a must do trip to see the sun set for key west and snorkelling was fantastic.
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Love Love Loved It.❤️🐬🐠
Lydia_H, Apr 2022
Key West Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Cruise
We will definitely schedule with Fury again when in Key West to see the other opportunities for experiences they offer!
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Memorable!
Elizabeth_B, Apr 2022
Key West Sunset Sail with Full Bar, Live Music & Hors D'oeuvres
The only way to see the sunset on Key West!
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Absolute blast!
Mark_R, Apr 2022
Dinghy Drinking Tour through Key West Waters
We have been to Key West many times and done all sorts of tours but this one was the best by far if you like a little day-drinking combined with a chance to see parts of Key West you won't see on foot.
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A fun few hours exploring the mangroves
Kimberly_H, Mar 2022
Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour
It was a great way to take a break from the restaurants and bars and to see a different part of Key West.
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Great Bar Crawl Tour
A_R, Mar 2022
Key West Craft Cocktail Crawl
You also learn a lot of Key West history and get to see very exclusive bars in Key West.
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great time nice way to...
Richard_H, Mar 2022
Guided Bicycle Tour of Old Town Key West
great time nice way to see key west guide was very informative would recommend it.
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What should I not miss in Key West?

Don’t miss the Old Town in Key West, a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood full of restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops. After a walk along Duval Street, check out the Key West First Legal Rum Distillery, Hemingway Home and Museum, and Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park.

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What is the best time to go to Key West?

There are several attractive times of year to go to Key West. The winter months of December, January, and February are known for mild temperatures. Travelers who want to see the rowdy side of Key West may want to visit for Fantasy Fest in October or Mardi Gras in March.

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What attractions are there in Key West?

Key West is home to several attractions including the Hemingway Home and Museum, Truman Little White House, and Key West Lighthouse. It also offers a range of smaller attractions such as the southernmost point in the continental US, Key West Aquarium, and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens.

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Is it worth going to Key West for a day?

Yes. It is worth going to Key West for a day. The pastel-hued Old Town is fairly compact and can be explored on foot. Check out the Hemingway Home and Museum, Truman Little White House, and Key West Lighthouse. Don’t leave town without going for a stroll along Duval Street.

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What is there to do in Key West for teens?

Teens in Key West can take a Jet Ski tour, rent bikes to explore the Old Town, or catch rays on the beach. Other fun things to do include visiting the Key West Shipwreck Museum, going on a ghost tour, and getting a bird’s-eye view of the ocean while parasailing.

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What do locals do in Key West?

Locals in Key West get outdoors to soak up the area's natural beauty. Join the locals for a swim at Smathers Beach, a fishing expedition, or a stroll through the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. More options include a kayaking excursion or a bike ride followed by happy hour.

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