Best Things to Do in Key West
24 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum
The Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum is located in the Bahama Village neighborhood.
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Key West Museum of Art and History at the Custom House
The Key West Museum of Art and History at the Custom House is an attraction in Truman Annex1, located at 281 Front Street.
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The Ernest Hemmingway Home and Museum
The Ernest Hemmingway Home and Museum sits in Bahama Village at 907 Whitehead Street, across from the Key West Lighthouse near the island’s southern coast. The site is famed for its connection to Hemingway and its population of polydactyl Hemingway cats.
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USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum
The USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum preserves one of only two remaining Treasury-class United States Coast Guard Cutters. Located at PO Box 186, this vessel was the most decorated in the Coast Guard fleet and the only cutter awarded two Presidential Unit Citations.
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Audubon House and Tropical Gardens
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens is an attraction in Lower Duval.
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Hellings House Museum
Hellings House Museum is located in the Lower Duval neighborhood, offering a glimpse into local history through its preserved architecture and curated exhibits.
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Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory in Upper Duval is a butterfly park located at 1316 Duval Street that houses from 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world in a climate‑controlled, glass‑enclosed habitat.
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Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden offers a tranquil escape in Downtown.
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Truman Little White House
The Harry S. Truman Little White House is an attraction located in the Truman Annex1 neighborhood of Key West, Florida. It served as the president's winter residence for 175 days across 11 visits.
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Art On Duval Key West, A Procaccini Gallery
Art On Duval Key West, A Procaccini Gallery is located in Downtown.
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Dolphin Watch
Dolphin Watch offers guided tours to observe local dolphin populations in the waters near Historic Seaport.
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Donkey Milk House Museum
The Donkey Milk House Museum is an attraction located in the Historic Seaport neighborhood.
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Key West Extreme Adventures
Experience adventure at Key West Extreme Adventures in the Truman Annex1 neighborhood.
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SALT Gallery
SALT Gallery is located in the Historic Seaport neighborhood and offers a contemporary art experience.
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Alan S Maltz Gallery
Alan S Maltz Gallery is an attraction located in the Upper Duval neighborhood.
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Muncipal Aquarium
The Muncipal Aquarium is located in the Lower Duval neighborhood and offers visitors an opportunity to explore marine life.
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Shipwreck Treasures
Shipwreck Treasures in Lower Duval offers an interactive look at 400 years of shipwreck salvage, featuring actors and artifacts.