Key West Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Key West Historic District
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.
Mallory Square
Enjoy the Sunset Celebration, a nightly festival with street performers and market stalls, as you watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico from this town square.
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.
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Encounter hundreds of butterflies in a tropical rainforest setting, butterfly-friendly birds and an indoor waterfall at this popular Key West attraction.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Tour the old naval officer quarters where President Harry S. Truman made historic decisions on world-changing events, including civil rights and the Cold War.
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
Climb to the top of this historic lighthouse for unparalleled photo opportunities and then visit the former home of Key West’s lighthouse keepers.
Activities
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
Key West Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour - Small Group
Key West Rum & Reggae: Snorkel & Sunset Sail Combo
Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter
Our pick of the best Key West Historic District Hotel Deals
Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses
Amazing! Everything as amazing!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
We had a great time. The hotel is beautiful and in a great location. The beach and two pools are perfectly located. A easy walk to Duval st. The rooms are nice but not much storage or closet space for clothing. The showers could use some shelving for personal shower products. The food and drinks ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Pier House Resort & Spa
Private beach was wonderful
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Opal Key Resort & Marina, Key West
Spacious room with a view.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great place to stay in Key West. Beach access and a beautiful pool. Close to Duval Street but still quiet.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
NYAH Key West - Adults Only
Amenities are really well maintained. The room needed a little bit of attention and a better clean but all in all a really wonderful hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Key West Historic District
Downtown Key West
While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Old Town Key West
While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches.
Historic Seaport
If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Bahama Village
Bahama Village is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Duval Street and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.
Uptown - Upper Duval
If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
The Meadows
If you're spending some time in The Meadows, Bayview Park and The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West are top sights worth seeing.
