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 Aquarium
This aquarium lets you get close to the creatures that inhabit the mangroves and coral reefs of the Florida Keys, including stingrays and green sea turtles.
Activities
Half-Day Key West's Ultimate Sandbar Adventure with Mangrove Kayak Tour
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
Key West Afternoon At The Reef Snorkeling Adventure with Open Bar!
Key West Sandbar Safari & Dolphin Playground Experience With Food & Drinks
Key West Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour - Small Group
Our pick of the best Key West Historic District Hotel Deals
Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses
Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Room was very clean. I really enjoyed the property.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
Clean room and beautiful grounds. Staff was very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Location
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Pier House Resort & Spa
Location, location, location! We were within an easy walk to Mallory Square, The Truman White House, Hemmingway’s home, the boat tours, the trolley and many restaurants and CVS. The Resort was clean, well landscaped, comfortable and responsive to our requests.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Opal Key Resort & Marina, Key West
Paid extra for an ocean view room and got a view of a 10 story cruise ship 2 out of the 3 days. Very disappointed. If it is out out the resorts control, when cruise ships come to port, then a credit should be given to the guest.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
NYAH Key West - Adults Only
Room was in poor condition for the price paid. Many items needed maintenance attention from peeling paint to rusty metal bed frames and light fixtures, sloppy drywall repairs. I have been in hostels for $40 that were much nicer
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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 Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Historic Seaport
If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens 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 Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
The Meadows
If you're spending some time in The Meadows, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West and Bayview Park are top sights worth seeing.
