What to do in Florida Keys

Activities, attractions and tours

Higgs Beach which includes tropical scenes and a beach as well as a large group of people
Dry Tortugas National Park showing general coastal views and heritage architecture
Smathers Beach which includes windsurfing, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park showing marine life

Florida Keys Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. Duval Street

Coming to Florida’s Key West and not experiencing Duval Street is missing one of the area’s most important commercial roads. It’s the main street on the island. Visit at any time. At the end of the day, when the heat abates and beachgoers have packed up, the street truly comes into its own. Being bored on Duval Street is a rarity.
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Duval Street featuring signage

2. Mallory Square

Mallory Square is the number one place in Key West to enjoy the sunset. As well as plenty of dining options and lively nightlife, the waterfront square is host to a nightly celebration of the stunning sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. Two hours before sunset the square is filled with performers, arts and crafts stalls, musicians and food vendors. Hundreds of spectators gather to enjoy the festive atmosphere and witness the intense colours of sunsets here.
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Mallory Square featuring outdoor art, a square or plaza and signage

3. Smathers Beach

Enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and a game of beach volleyball with the locals in the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of beautiful Smathers Beach. While many of Key West’s beaches are private, this lovely stretch of palm tree-lined white sand is a popular public space.
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Smathers Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

4. Southernmost Point

Visit the Southernmost Point of the United States for a unique photo opportunity and views toward Cuba. Pose in front of the huge structure emblazoned with the words, “Southernmost Point Continental U.S.A.” and “90 miles to Cuba,” for a memorable photograph.
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Southernmost Point featuring signage

5. Sombrero Beach

Shady picnic areas, a carpet of white sand and dive sites just meters from the shore have helped cement this popular beach’s reputation as one of the best in the Florida Keys. Bring the family to Sombrero Beach to frolic in the calm water and enjoy beach activities or a barbecue.
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Sombrero Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

6. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is unique for its location under the sea, the first subaquatic park in the United States. The park has ample space on land for beach activities. The real attraction is the massive 70 nautical square miles (240 square kilometers) area in the water. Explore the park in both your sneakers and your swimsuit.
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park featuring coral and marine life

7. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a sublime natural setting that provides idyllic swimming and birdwatching conditions. At its core is the historic Fort Taylor and what is thought to be the world’s largest Civil War arms collection. Bring U.S. history to life by walking down the passageways of this well-preserved fortress.
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park showing military items, heritage elements and interior views

8. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum to reveal the eccentricities of Ernest Hemingway’s life. For most of the 1930s, one of the most revered authors of the 20th century lived in a Spanish colonial house in the heart of tropical Key West. Meet six-toed cats and see the studio in which some of Hemingway’s most famous novels were written. Find a vast collection of art, hunting trophies and household items as you wander through the house and gardens.
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum featuring heritage elements and a house

What to do in Florida Keys


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Key West Historic District

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.

Old Town Key West
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens featuring a house

Key West Historic District

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers to Key West Historic District praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Duval Street and Key West Cemetery.

Key West Historic District
Duval Street

Downtown Key West

While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Downtown Key West
St Paul's Episcopal Church, Key West, Florida, USA.

New Town

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in New Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

New Town
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Historic Seaport

If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Seaport
Sunset on Carnival Cruise in Key West.

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.

Uptown - Upper Duval

 

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