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View our Key West map and all the historical points you’ll be seeing.
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Go to our list of Key West hotels and Key West bed and breakfasts.
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Mallory Square
Wash down the succulent flavor of home-made conch-fritters with a freshly-squeezed Key Limeade. Be dazzled by sword swallowers and flame-throwers. Buy unusual items, peruse masterpieces by local artists. Get caught on one of the Key West web cams! For shopping, food, revelry and the world’s most famous sunset celebration - historic Mallory Square is the place to be. |
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Flagler Station Overseas Railway Historeum
Walk through an actual railroad car; see memorabilia, photographs, artifacts and the film that showcases the arrival of the first train to the island. The Flagler 130-mile railway extension was the result of Flagler’s determination to connect Key West with the rest of the U.S. by train. Learn about the events that led up to the historic first train route to the island in 1912. Be a part of the history and excitement! |
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Waterfront Theatre
The Waterfront Playhouse has been entertaining guests for more than 65 years, which makes it the oldest continuing running theater in Florida. Located in Mallory Square, the theater presents comedies, dramas and musicals starring the Waterfront Players. If you enjoy live theater, stop by the box office to find out what’s next on their schedule. |
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Hospitality House
Visit the Hospitality House to see the marvelous transformation of Mallory Square from its earliest days as a busy seaport to its present day status as a popular waterfront attraction. The Mallory Museum is a real voyage through time, with pictures of the original sailing ships that once made their way into the harbor. You’ll see drawings, photos, ship models, paintings, and artifacts that offer a glimpse into the lifeline of historic Mallory Square. |
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Key West Aquarium
See the wild species that live underneath the gorgeous Key West waters. At the Key West Aquarium, you’re likely to get up close and personal with a shark, a sea turtle or perhaps a friendly barracuda. The Aquarium has something to spark the interest of every age - and knowledgeable guides who’ll enlighten you on the many wonders of the marine world. |
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Key West Shipwreck & Treasures Museum
Visit an era when courageous men dove down deep into the treacherous Key West waters to salvage the valuables onboard sunken ships. At the Shipwreck Treasures Museum you’ll learn all about the years of the wreckers and see artifacts from real shipwrecks. Climb the 65-foot observation tower, watch live re-enactments, view historic films and discover why Key West was considered to be the richest city in America during this era. |
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Chamber of Commerce
The Key West Chamber of Commerce is one of the oldest business organizations on the island and has more than 600 members. Many thousands of people contact the chamber each month to get information about Key West vacations, things to do and Key West attractions. Stop by to find out more about visiting the island, pick up a Key West map or speak with the friendly staff for tips on where to go and what to see. |
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Captain Tony’s
Deemed Hemingway’s Sloppy Joe's, Captain Tony’s is an old town saloon located next to Mallory Square. The bar was owned by Joe Russell and is located at 428 Greene Street which was the first location of Sloppy Joe’s. It was here Ernest Hemingway spent many afternoons with his circle of friends during his life in Key West. In fact, visitors to Captain Tony’s can see his original barstool. Stop by for a cool drink and nostalgia of the Hemingway years. |
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Audubon House
See the Geiger tree that appears in John James Audubon’s painting of the white-crowned pigeon—it still stands in the front yard of the Audubon house. Audubon visited the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas in 1832. While he was there, he drew 18 new birds for his "Birds of America" folio. Many of those drawings are believed to have been conceived in the Audubon House garden. Take a tour of the house; enjoy a leisurely stroll through the flourishing garden. It’s a relaxing, educational experience for people of every age. |
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Sloppy Joe’s
If you’re visiting Key West you can’t go home until you stop in at Sloppy Joe’s. Opened in 1933, the bar changed names and moved around the corner—but the laid back, love of life attitude has always been the same. This was the place where Hemingway and the Joe of Sloppy Joe’s, Joe Russell, shared many a scotch and stories about their fishing excursions. Today, great bar food, strong drinks and live entertainment day and night draw in crowds of people from all-over. No matter when you go, you’ll enjoy the atmosphere, the people, and even get a peak at some of Hemingway’s personal items that were donated by his late wife. |
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Oldest House/Wrecker’s Museum
Built in 1829, the Oldest House in South Florida was once home to one of the island’s most well-known wreckers, Capt. Francis Watlington. Watlington lived in the house for many years with his wife and nine daughters. Today, visitors can tour the home and the Wrecker’s Museum, a wonderful collection of ship models, maritime artifacts and documents that were so much a part of the wrecker’s era. The classical colonial architecture, original furnishings and items that were recovered from Key West shipwrecks trace the history of the wreckers and demonstrate their influence on the island’s affluence at the time. |
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Key West Hand Print Fabrics
Since 1961 Key West Hand Print Fabrics has been creating stylish island apparel for women, men and children. Stop by to shop for original designs in a variety of styles, each one reminiscent of the light, carefree Key West lifestyle. A great way to bring your Key West vacation home with you! |
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Turtle Kraals
Fresh open-air ambiance, generous cocktails and delicious island fare make Turtle Kraals a favorite among visitors and locals alike. In 1849, this was the site for the first Key West Cannery. When the Endangered Species Act was passed in the 1970’s, the corrals that once held sea turtles became aquariums, home to beautiful marine species and part of the laid back atmosphere of the restaurant. Stop by to place a wager on the turtle races, sample the Caribbean and Cuban cuisine and get to know some of the locals. |
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