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There's always a celebration going on in Key West, even if it's just for the sunset! The southernmost point of the Florida Keys is a haven for seekers of sun, sea, sand – and margaritas! Here's what to see and do on your visit.
1. Ernest Hemingway’s House
Hemingway loved Key West! Tours of his 19th-century home reveal stunning hibiscus gardens, a grand swimming pool, and the study where he wrote "To Have and Have Not."
2. Southernmost Point Buoy
The famous concrete buoy that marks "90 miles to Cuba" is a sightseeing favorite with a dark secret – it's actually 94 miles away!
3. Mallory Square
Even if you're not in Key West for the nightlife, be sure to join the island's jugglers, musicians, and acrobats for the Old Town's Sunset Celebration. It happens every evening!
4. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
It's considered good luck if one of the 2,000 butterflies at the conservatory happens to land on you! See cocoons and even flamingos at one of Key West's most colorful attractions.
5. Watersports
You didn't come to Key West for the dry land, did you? The Florida Keys' clear ocean waters are perfect for snorkelling, kayaking, and fishing.
6. Dry Tortugas National Park
The historic Fort Jefferson complements a snorkelling sweet spot spread across seven remote islands. Whether you go by seaplane or ferry, make time for a day-trip!
7. Higgs Beach
If you fancy a more relaxing time by the water then head to Higgs Beach, the perfect place to soak up some sun. Don't miss the stunning Atlantic panorama from its pier!
8. Mel Fisher Museum
This museum barely registers on the tourism radar, but it should! Its engrossing artifacts were all salvaged from shipwrecks and weave together a history of maritime tradition.
9. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
In a similar vein, the history of piracy is told here through its own heirlooms – among them Blackbeard's blunderbuss and one of only three surviving authentic Jolly Rogers!
10. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Key West's best beach is famous not just for its pristine white sand, but for its Civil War fort. Take a tour of the historic monument, then cool your feet by the coral reef!
Planning Your Visit
Where is it?
Key West is an island city in the Florida Keys archipelago. It is the southernmost city in the United States.
How many days?
Key West is perfect for a weekend break. Ideally, try incorporating it into a longer island-hopping tour of the Florida Keys!
How to get there?
Key West has its own international airport, but you can also reach it via the scenic Overseas Highways (U.S. Route 1) from Miami. There are also shuttle buses available from Miami Internation Airport.
Good to know
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- Language
- English
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- Currency
- USD ($)
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- Time Zone
- UTC (-04:00)
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- Country Code
- +1
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- Best time to visit
- It's best to visit from March to May, in between the expensive, touristy peak season, and hurricane season.
Top Attractions in Key West
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What people are saying about Key West
Had a great ghost tour with Kelly. The tour was very informative and enjoyed the ghost stories. The tour was a casual walk with plenty of time for conversation. We were lucky to have a private tour as we were the only couple on the tour. Recommend this to if you want to learn a bit of history of Keys. If you are looking to do some drinking would recommend the pub crawl tour instead.
The trip to Key West was very pleasant and comfortable. Definitely will recommend this tour and also the staff that were very nice. The guided tour on board the bus gave us a lot of information and fun facts, also is a very nice place to spend the afternoon because you have a variety of things to do.
The staff was really nice and attentive. I like we were provided with the gear, sodas and beers as well as the music they played on the way back. The whole experience was amazing. We could see the corals which is also amazing. The instructor explanations were clear.
The island was very colorful, alive and touristic, but the driving of 4 hours for each directions are hard. Plus the guides talk too much on the microphone which makes it hard to sleep.
The guide was great, ready to answer any questions. The bus (red one) was clean, windows were clean, the ride was absolutely comfortable
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