The best things to do in Key West
A curated list of attractions, experiences, and small moments that make a Key West trip worth taking.
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
Street performers, sailboats, and the nightly ritual locals still show up for.
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Duval Street
The mile-long spine of Old Town with bars, galleries, and Cuban coffee windows.
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Ernest Hemingway Home
His writing studio, the 1930s pool, and the famous six-toed cats still wandering the garden.
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Southernmost Point Buoy
The candy-striped marker 90 miles from Cuba. Yes, the line is real.
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Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Calmest swim in town, big shade trees, and the only proper beach you can walk to from Old Town.
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Key West Butterfly Conservatory
Glass-roofed garden with 60+ butterfly species and a pair of pink flamingos. Unexpectedly lovely.
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Remote island fortress reached by ferry or seaplane, ringed by some of the best snorkeling in Florida.
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Sunset Cruise
Pick a sailboat over a party boat and you'll see why people come back every year.
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Reef Snorkeling Tour
The reef sits about seven miles offshore. A short boat ride and you're with parrotfish and tarpon.
ExploreDolphin Watching
Wild bottlenose dolphins live in the backcountry flats year-round.
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Food Tours
A guided crawl through Cuban sandwiches, conch fritters, and Key lime everything.
ExploreGhost & History Tours
Old buildings, old stories, lantern light. Surprisingly fun even if you're skeptical.
ExplorePlan Key West like a local
Honest tour picks, seasonal advice, and the routes we actually use. Sent occasionally, never spammy.