Attractions
Sunset Celebration
Every night at Mallory Square, locals and visitors come together to watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico horizon. Beginning two hours before sunset, the arts festival offers magicians, jugglers, psychics, street performers, musicians, artists and food vendors - it is a true Key West cultural experience.
Duval Street
World-famous Duval Street is known as the party epicenter of Key West and is the island’s “main drag.” Running north and south, the mile-long thoroughfare is lined with bars, pubs, outdoor cafes, shops, galleries, restaurants, and celebrated attractions.
Southernmost Point
Erected in 1983 by the City of Key West, the Southernmost Point buoy is a landmark and a must-see for any traveler to Key West. Located on the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street, like the name suggests, the buoy marks the southernmost point in the continental United States - just 90 miles from Cuba.
Hemingway House
Home to Nobel Prize author Ernest Hemingway for nearly 10 years, this incredible property is full insight into the life of one of America’s most notable and revered authors. Today, guests can step back in time and visit the rooms and gardens where some of Hemingway’s most iconic literary works were formed and drafted. Guided tours through the lush grounds and historical halls will introduce guests to both Hemingway, his life in Key West, and the over 40 infamous polydactyl cats.
Key West Aquarium
Meet the undersea residents of Key West! Built in 1934, the Key West Aquarium is one of Florida's oldest aquariums. With alligators, jellyfish, sharks and many other marine animals, guests can enjoy interactive conservation talks as well as animal feedings and live touch tanks.
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
Mel Fisher was a dreamer, a legend, and most importantly, the World's Greatest Treasure Hunter. He spent over 16 years searching for treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha, which was shipwrecked in 1622 off the coast of the Florida Keys. She was loaded with treasure that rivals any other ever amassed - 24 tons of silver bullion, 180,00 silver coins, 582 copper ingots, 125 gold bars and discs, 350 chests of indigo, 525 bales of tobacco, 20 bronze cannon and 1,200 pounds of silverware. Today, the museum is filled with the jewels and artifacts of his discovery, along with exhibits about the maritime history of shipwrecking.
Conch Tour Train
Since 1958, the Conch Tour Train has treated guests to a close-up view of the Southernmost City’s most popular places including Mallory Square, The Harry S. Truman Little White House, Overseas Railroad Museum, the Key West Aquarium and more. While on the tour, your engineer offers an interesting and amusing narrative filled with historical facts, trivia and humor, and recounts fascinating stories of the colorful people that make Key West so unique.
Fury Water Adventures
If you like jet skiing, snorkeling, sunset cruises, parasailing, water trampolines, rock climbing, and private charters, look no further than Fury Water Adventures. With Fury’s endless amount of water sport activities, there is something for all age groups and activity levels.
Sunset Watersports
Sunset Watersports’ main location is on Smathers Beach where they offer parasailing, kayak rentals, boat rentals, windsurfing lessons, and more. Their “Do It All” all-day watersports adventure offers 11 watersport activities, and the “Party Cat!” will take you out for a night of dancing on the sea with tropical food, beverage, and live music. Sunset Watersports offers many incredible packages and activities based on their ample experience.
Dante’s Pool Bar
Dante’s is the place to be if you’re looking for a pool party. As their motto "Come be an aquaholic," suggests, you can soak up the sun with a cocktail in hand at their loungers, tiki bars, and tables surrounding a large central swimming pool with a cascading waterfall. Servers will deliver food and drinks poolside, with a wide range of fresh seafood dishes. Enjoy live music and DJs, play pool games, and sip on tropical libations as you party the day away.
Crusin’ Tikis
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind tiki adventure on the glistening waters of Key West. Crusin’ Tikis is a great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, or just life! They offer a variety of cruises including: swim stop, sandbar, sunset, and more. Each floating tiki can accommodate up to six guests, and larger groups are able to split and cruise together. All cruises are BYOB - guests are permitted to bring the alcoholic beverages of their choice along with food or snacks. Crusin’ Tikis provides USCG certified captains, Bluetooth radio, blenders, coolers with ice, bottled water, and sodas. They have three locations in Key West to choose from: Mellow Ventures, Hurricane Hole Marina, and Schooner Wharf Bar. Why go bar hopping when you can hop on a bar!
Papa’s Pilar Rum Distillery
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's spirit of adventure and deep love for his boat, the Pilar, Papa's Pilar is an artisan-crafted spirit sourced from hand-selected rums spanning the Caribbean, Central America and the U.S., then solera blended to perfection on American soil. Discover how the rum makers craft their unique spirit, uncover untold stories of Hemingway, and experience an adventure Papa Hemingway would be proud of at Papa’s Pilar Distillery.
The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Witness a variety of some 50 to 60 butterfly species from around the world, along with over 20 exotic bird species, all under a climate-controlled, glass enclosed tropical habitat. During your journey, you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls and have an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most fascinating butterfly species in the world.
HARRY S. TRUMAN LITTLE WHITE HOUSE
The Little White House was originally built in 1890 as naval command headquarters. In 1946, President Harry Truman used this house as his winter vacation home, and because he spent 175 days of his presidency here, it became known as the Little White House. The name is fitting: Since Truman's days, many other presidents have also vacationed here, including John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, and Bill Clinton. Today, the Little White House has been restored and turned into a museum. Exhibits document Key West's role in naval conflicts, as well as the house's history – including the development of the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine, and Thomas Edison’s residence during WWI to build underwater weapons.
Dolphin Research Center
"Providing Sanctuary and a Forever Home since 1984." Bring your family or friends and spend the day with Dolphin Research Center's dolphins and sea lions in an all-natural setting on Grassy Key. At the nonprofit education and research facility, experience teaching, learning and caring for marine mammals and the environment as you enjoy exciting, fun, narrated behavior sessions and other interactive presentations. Want to meet a dolphin up close? Dolphin Research Center offers a variety of programs including the Dolphin Encounter swim and Family Dolphin Splash. Ultimate Trainer for a Day, VIP Experience, Researcher Experience, Play with a Dolphin, Paint with a Dolphin, Dolphin Explorer, and Meet a Dolphin are also offered daily.