Learn about Key West’s museums, attractions, watersports, and points of interest
With so much history, beauty, and revelry, it’s no wonder that Key West is at the top of many traveler’s lists.
There really is something for everyone in Key West – regardless of your interest.
For a majority of visitors, the water is the biggest draw. For others, it’s the incredible history and architecture of the island. And many just want to be where Hemingway was inspired.
So when you are not on the beach, or enjoying the many, many bars – listed below are the many fun things to check out and do in Key West on your vacation.
Attractions
Key West Firehouse Museum
Fascinating stories of Key West’s firefighting history, the cigar industry, and devastating fires on the
Flagler Station “Sails to Rails Museum”
Train station for the Overseas Railroad, built by Henry Flagler and called the 8th wonder
Shipwreck Historeum Museum
Learn about the wrecking industry during the 19th century, where captains raced to salvage ships
Ernest Hemingway House
Home of the author of For Whom the Bell Tolls, To Have and Have Not,
Southernmost House
One of the most striking examples of Queen Anne Victorian architectural style on in Key
Curry Mansion
The ornate Curry Mansion was built by Florida’s first millionaire, William Curry. The ornate
Old Town Trolley
City tour which permits passengers to disembark at ten locations throughout the historic quarter.
Conch Tour Train
City tour that lazily winds its way throughout the historic quarter while pointing out
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Glass atrium alive with colorful butterflies and tropical birds. A walk through here is
Key West Aquarium
Learn about Key West’s ocean eco-system and see local fish and invertebrates up close.
Museums
Key West Firehouse Museum
Fascinating stories of Key West’s firefighting history, the cigar industry, and devastating fires on the
Flagler Station “Sails to Rails Museum”
Train station for the Overseas Railroad, built by Henry Flagler and called the 8th wonder
Customs House Museum
One of Key West’s most impressive structures, the Custom House was where wrecking cases
Shipwreck Historeum Museum
Learn about the wrecking industry during the 19th century, where captains raced to salvage ships
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Learn about the ecosystem of the Florida Keys, including mangroves, coral reef, wildlife, and
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
One of the largest treasure finds in history happened in Key west and is
Oldest House Museum & Garden
Built in 1829 by a ship’s captain, this is the oldest standing house in
Turtle Kraals Museum
Sea turtles are protected now, but were once a delicacy that nearly led to
Ernest Hemingway House
Home of the author of For Whom the Bell Tolls, To Have and Have Not,
Truman’s Little White House
The working vacation White House of President Truman who visited the house eleven times
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Museum
Climb to the top of the 15th oldest lighthouse in the United States and
East Martello
Early strategic fort and home to an interesting museum filled with early island artifacts
Audubon House Garden
Ship captain’s home and the beginning of Key West’s architectural preservation movement The Audubon
Points of Interest
Key West Firehouse Museum
Fascinating stories of Key West’s firefighting history, the cigar industry, and devastating fires on the
Flagler Station “Sails to Rails Museum”
Train station for the Overseas Railroad, built by Henry Flagler and called the 8th wonder
Mallory Square
Home to the Sunset Celebration, where street performers & artisans set up nightly in
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach
Learn about the rescue of slaves bound for Cuba in 1860. Many did not
Key West Cemetery
A century and a half of history. Plus a few only-in-Key-West sites. The Key
Pan Am Headquarters
A tiny Key West airline grows to be the largest in the United States.
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Lush 8.5 acre garden featuring many species of local plants, flowers, flora, and fauna
End of US1 – Mile Marker 0
Often-photographed road sign marks the beginning/end of US Highway 1 One of the most
Southernmost Point Buoy
Key West’s most photographed spot marks Key West as the Southernmost Point in the
Wyland’s Whaling Wall
Check out the underwater scene painted by famous marine artist Wyland. Marine artists Wyland
Casa Antigua
Where Hemingway first stayed in Key West, and where he wrote A Farewell to
Boat Tours & Watersports
Dolphin Encounters
See local Key West dolphins in the wild & up close. Swim and snorkel
Seaplane to Fort Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas
Fly from Key West to the Dry Tortugas islands, land on the water, and hop
Dry Tortugas Camping
Information for camping in Dry Tortugas National Park, including campsite map, regulations, and advice.
Kayak Tours
Easy and rewarding kayaking trips that explore offshore mangrove islands and seagrass habitat There
Glass-Bottom Boat Tour
Explore the coral reefs, located six miles offshore of Key West, aboard an air-conditioned,
Parasailing in Key West
Tethered by parachute to a boat, it’s an exciting way to get a bird’s-eye
Backcountry Snorkel, Kayak, Sail
This trip visits the Gulf of Mexico side of Key West where you’ll snorkel
Catamaran Snorkeling Trips
Large and stable sailboats provide comfortable and affordable reef snorkeling trips in Key
Private Snorkeling Charters
Have the boat and Captain to yourself, allowing for custom trips to suit your
Traditional Sailboat Snorkel
Smaller group, impressive mono-hull sailboat, offering relaxed snorkel trips to the reef This elegant
Sunset Booze Cruise Concert
Trop-rock into the sunset on a sailboat! Includes free-flowing beer, wine, margaritas, and snacks
Sunset Sail – Booze Cruise
Boat trip to see the Key West sunset – with beverages and an island
Sunset Sails – Schooners & Tall Ships
Hoist the sails – if you’d like to lend a hand – aboard the
Sunset Sail – Wind & Wine
An upscale sunset cruise aboard a traditional working schooner – serving premium wine, beer,
Sunset Cruise – Glass Bottom Boat
A great view – above and below deck. Air-conditioned comfort on this Key West
Private Sunset Charters
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own boat in Key West? Well you
Express Watersports Package
Three-hour trip includes parasailing, jetskis, kayaks, big water toys, snorkel gear, and tasty snacks
Waverunner Jet Ski Tours
Have an absolute BLAST zooming across the water…all the way around the island of
Ultimate Watersports Package
3.5-hour trip includes light snacks, beverages, sailing, parasailing, jetskis, and big water toys Want