Historic Seaport Travel Guide
Key West
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Popular places to visit
Mallory Square
Arrive at this square at day’s end to find street performers, food carts and one of the most beautiful sunsets in the United States.
Key West Aquarium
Come face to face with huge sharks, feed stingrays and learn about local tropical fish at this great aquarium.
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens
Visit a house named after famed naturalist John James Audubon. Learn the history of why the house came to be here.
Key West Shipwreck Museum
This interactive museum is home to unbelievable relics pulled from the bottom of the sea and a watchtower with views across the Gulf of Mexico.
Oldest House Museum and Garden
With its period décor and vintage documents, South Florida’s oldest house provides an impression of life in the Florida Keys archipelago in the 19th century
Mallory Dock
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mallory Dock during your trip to Key West. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Things to do
Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Key West Express Day Trip from Miami
Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides
Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar
Key West Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour - Small Group
Top hotels in Historic Seaport
La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection
"I've been going down to Key West for my birthday for close to a decade. I've stayed at a lot of different hotels. They're all generally pretty great. They excel in some things but lack in other things. I think I finally found the PERFECT hotel in Key West! La Concha turned 100 years this year!! But ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Pier House Resort & Spa
"Great place and location . Plan to stay again in future"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
NYAH Key West - Adults Only
"We were there during horrible storms so we didn’t use pool or hot tubs. Not what we expected"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
"Friendly staff, clean rooms, and quality restaurants at the resort. Beware that this resort does not have a sandy beach front - it does have a small sandy area near the edge of the ocean with a stair access to the water."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Heron House Court - Adult Only
"Greg who was on the front desk at our check in was awesome. Parking is always a challenge in Key West but he gave up his parking spot so that we were able to park in front of the hotel. That was going “above and beyond” as far as we were concerned. Thank you Greg. You’re the best."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Ocean Key Resort - A Noble House Resort
"Pretty good"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Seaport
Key West Historic District
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 Florida Keys Beaches.
Downtown Key West
While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Truman Annex
If you're spending some time in Truman Annex, Harry S. Truman Little White House and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Key West
While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Florida Keys Beaches.
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.
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.
