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Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkelling, Open bar
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Key West Day Trip & Glass Bottom-Boat Tour from Miami
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Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast
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Dry Tortugas National Park Day Trip by Luxury Boat: Axopar 37 XC
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Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter
What to do in Key West
Popular places to visit
Duval Street
Along one of the southernmost streets in the continental U.S., enjoy a lively area filled with shops, pubs, restaurants and lots of sidewalk acts and vendors.
Southernmost Point
Snap a memorable photograph from the edge of North America at this monumental landmark.
Mallory Square
Arrive at this square at day’s end to find street performers, food carts and one of the most beautiful sunsets in the United States.
Smathers Beach
Key West’s popular party beach has an electric atmosphere on the weekends and is a destination for water sports lovers.
South Beach
The southernmost beach in the continental United States is a convenient sandy enclave, just minutes from the center of town.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Meet six-toed cats and watch as the life of one America’s great writers unfolds before your eyes at his former home.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Separated from the mainland and encased by golden beaches and colorful coral reefs, this is a national park of fascinating ocean scenery.
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
The displays of old weapons and interpretive panels in a fort at the heart of the southernmost state park in the continental U.S. provide information about the Civil War.
Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina
Explore the waterfront of Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina and enjoy activities such as boating in Key West. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and lively bars.
Areas of Key West
Old Town Key West
While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.
Beachside
If you're spending some time in Beachside, Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Key West Historic District
Travellers to Key West Historic District praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.
Downtown Key West
While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
New Town
While there might not be top attractions in New Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.
Historic Seaport
If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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- Duval Street
- Mallory Square
- Smathers Beach
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
- Boca Chica Nude Beach
- Harry S. Truman Little White House
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
- Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
- Simonton Beach
- Robbie's
- Fort East Martello Museum and Gallery
- San Carlos Institute - Casa Cuba
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