Things To Do In Key West: Family Fun
Watersports
The family will love a a day on the water. Enjoy parasailing, jet skiing, eco-tours or snorkeling the crystal blue waters of the Florida Keys.
Explore the wondrous and enigmatic mangrove islands with one of our very knowledgeable nature guides. Learn all about the mangrove eco-system, while paddling through a maze of mangrove-canopied canals and streams, that are home to an incredible tropical array of birds, rays, sharks, sport fish, and more.
Address:
255 Front St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 304-7999
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Set sail on our spacious catamaran and be one of the first guests of the day to arrive at North America’s only living coral reef. With instructions from our professional crew, you’ll descend Fury’s stairway to the sea to encounter the coral reef and a multitude of sea life.
Address:
0 Duval Street
Key West, FL
Phone: (888) 976-0899
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Picture yourself swimming in warm tropical waters surrounded by colorful fishes. Seven miles off Key West’s coast lies the Florida Keys Reef with shallow, Caribbean waters perfect for easy snorkeling.
Address:
205 Elizabeth St, Unit I
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 842-2170
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Sunset Watersport – Key West’s Premier Activities, Attractions and Watersports Company has been in Key West, Florida longer then any other watersports company. We started out parasailing off smathers beach and from there we grew to having 5 different locations and 11 different trips and activities.
Phone: (855) 378-6386
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The Dry Tortugas is home to some of the most vibrant coral reefs in the United States, and is a snorkeler’s wonderland. The reef stretches from the Dry Tortugas in the Gulf of Mexico all the way to Miami in the Atlantic Ocean.
Ferry Terminal Address:
100 Grinnell St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (800) 634-0939
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Ultimately the weather decides, but with a variety of snorkel spots ranging from the barrier reef to wrecks, coral and sponge gardens, our seasoned Captains know all the spots and will discuss with you the best options for the days conditions!
Address:
202 William St
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 587 4488
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Along with your experienced guide you will paddle at a relaxing pace and explore the shallow, calm, blue-green waters of the back country of Key West. You will glide through the winding mangrove creeks and paddle through inches of water, where you can easily view and learn about the geological structure of the Keys along with its inhabitants, all from the comfort of your kayak.
Address:
5114 Overseas Hwy
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 295-9898
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Key West’s favorite small group tours are offered at our Geiger Key Paddle Hut or aboard the 31’ Java Cat docked at the Key West Historic Seaport. All tours are led by local nature guides. A hands-on experience with professional instruction allows you to explore lush mangroves and colorful coral gardens. Learn about the abundant marine life and enjoy world class birdwatching.
Address:
Geiger Key Paddle Hut
5 Geiger Rd
Key West, FL 33040
Java Cat Charters
231 Margaret St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-7245
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Attractions
There is so much to do in Key West. Take in a museum or stop by and the let butterflies land on your shoulder. Ride the Trolley Tour around town to see as much as possible. When it’s time for the sun to set, walk to Mallory Square and enjoy the Sunset Celebration.
Sunset Celebration is a nightly arts festival at Mallory Square Dock in Key West, Florida. The participants of this Key West attraction consist of arts and crafts exhibitors, street performers, food carts, psychics and of course the thousands of tourists from around the world who visit this Key West art show.
Location:
On the waterfront in Key West’s historic Old Town, adjacent to the cruise ship port
Phone: (786) 565-7448
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We want you to make the most of your Key West vacation, so we’ve come up with a tool that’ll help you plan before you go and discover even more once you get there. Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.
Address:
201 Front St
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (855) 623-8289
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See the Best on the train tour that’s been entertaining visitors to the Island City of Key West, Florida since 1958. The Conch Train is one of Florida’s most popular attractions, and for a good reason.
Address:
201 Front St
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (888) 916-8687
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The Southernmost Point Buoy is an anchored concrete buoy in Key West, Florida, marking the southernmost point in the continental United States, the lowest latitude land of contiguous North American States.
Address:
Corner of South St and Whitehead St
Phone: (305) 809-3700
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Made up of seven small islands, it is one of the world’s most unique eco-attractions. Its crown jewel, the historic Fort Jefferson, was once used as a prison during the Civil War. Explore and learn of its history with one of our guides and enjoy an array of activities. There’s something for everyone! Book Now and Explore Uncharted Territory at the Dry Tortugas National Park!
Ferry Terminal Address:
100 Grinnell St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (800) 634-0939
Website
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens
A visit to the Audubon House and Tropical Gardens is a step back in time to the world of a maritime pilot and master wrecker in mid-19th century Key West. The grand home that is now known as the Audubon House was built by Captain John Huling Geiger in the 1840s as a residence for his family, who lived there for more than a century.
Address:
205 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-2116
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Located in Key West’s famous Mallory Square, the Key West Aquarium is one of the island’s most popular attractions for people of all ages. Home to alligators, jellyfish, sharks and many other marine animals, guests can enjoy interactive conservation talks as well as animal feedings.
Address:
1 Whitehead St
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (888) 544-5927
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Key West has many museums to visit. Let the butterflies land on your nose at The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory or stop by and visit Hemingway Home & Museum. No matter your interest, Key West has a museum for you!
Key West is a small island with a lot of character and a fairly large population. With year-round sunshine and warm weather you’d have to guess that lots of folks will at one point or another seek out a beach in Key West to flop down and catch some of our Florida sunshine.
Museums
The museums in Key West are educational and fun. Mel Fisher, treasure seeker, found his fortune in gold at the bottom of the sea. Stop by Ernest Hemingway’s home or maybe Harry S Truman’s Little White House. East Martello holds the mysterious Robert the Doll!
Since 1890, history has left its mark on the Truman Little White House. Initially, it served as the naval station’s command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II.
Address:
111 Front St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-9911
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This unique property was home to one of America’s most honored and respected authors. Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote here for more than ten years. Calling Key West home, he found solace and great physical challenge in the turquoise waters that surround this tiny island.
Address:
907 Whitehead St.
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-1136
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Join us and explore history and artifacts from shipwrecks of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, Santa Margarita, Henrietta Marie, Santa Clara and more.
Address:
200 Greene St.
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 294-2633
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Almost immediately after the U.S. Navy established a base in Key West in 1823, the need for a lighthouse became evident. Erecting a lighthouse was essential in assuring the safe arrival of both military and commercial vessels navigating the shallow, reef-laden waters off the Florida Keys.
Address:
938 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 294-0012
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Originally home to the island’s customs office, postal service, and district courts, this four-story architectural marvel was built to keep pace with the increasing population and wealth accumulating from Key West’s lucrative trade routes and maritime industries. The imposing structure is a tremendous exemplar of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture which was typical for Federal building projects near the end of the 19th century.
Address:
281 Front St
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 295-6616
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While Key West remained a Union-controlled island during the Civil War, the majority of Key West citizens supported the Confederacy. With such a rift, it is perhaps surprising that no battles took place on or around the island. Having no use for the Fort once the war was drawing to a close, Fort East Martello was abandoned in its unfinished state by the Army.
Address:
3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 296-3913
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Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum
Wreck Ashore! With these words, enter the world of 1856 Key West… the era of the wreckers. At the Key West Shipwreck Museum you will step back into time as you discover Key West’s unique maritime heritage and how it became the richest city in the United States.
Address:
1 Whitehead St
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 292-1617
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Visitors to our city and locals are invited to tour this educational and historic exhibit. They can enjoy and learn about Williams’ literary accomplishments and life in Key West through an extensive collection of photographs, first edition plays and books, rare newspaper and magazine articles, videos, a typewriter used by the author while writing in Key West and other artifacts on display.
Address:
513 Truman Ave
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 204-4527
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The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
Feel your stress fade away as you enter our magical world of butterflies. Relax and be amazed as you stroll through our tropical paradise. Walk through a magical and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature.
Address:
1316 Duval St.
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: (305) 296-2988
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