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.

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.

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.

Curry Mansion Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Curry Mansion Museum during your travels in Key West. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.

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
Things to do

Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast

Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar

Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides

Key West Shuttle from Miami: Dolphin Watch with Snorkeling, Jet Ski & More

Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options
Top hotels in Historic Seaport

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
Beautiful grounds and views walk to all
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection
Very clean and the employees were very nice and friendly!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Pier House Resort & Spa
Great room with ocean view, nice resort
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Ocean Key Resort - A Noble House Resort
Beautiful hotel and an unbeatable location! In my opinion, you truly cannot beat staying right on Sunset Pier—especially at the start of the best part of Duval Street. This whole area is the definition of “location, location, location!” One of the biggest perks was not having to fight the massive ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

NYAH Key West - Adults Only
Room was clean and staff handled check-in quickly. Location was excellent - right near the ocean and within distance of many fun things to do.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

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.

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 Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

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
While The Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea are some notable places to visit nearby.
