Things To Do

Harbor Walk of Lights

Experience the Harbor Walk of Lights at the seaport all week long. Walk along the water’s edge for a merry infusion of colorful lights and nautical holiday displays. On Saturday, December 10th, Schooner Wharf Bar is hosting their 31th Annual Key West Lighted Boat Parade. Music at 6:00, Parade starts at 8:00pm.

Bar hop on Duval Street

Have a drink - or drinks - on Duval Street at the many bars that have live music and laid-back vibes. Local favorites include Green Parrot Bar (which has been open since 1890), Sloppy Joe's, Rick's, and Irish Kevin's. Our favorite bar when we visited was Willie T's!

Explore Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States. It is a beautiful water-front state park with unbelievable sunset views.

Explore the Hemingway Home and Museum

The Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The house and its grounds are inhabited by dozens of cats. Around half are polydactyl, sporting six toes on each paw.

Go to the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.

If you didn't get a picture with the Southernmost Point Buoy, did you even go to Key West?!

Get out on the water!

Book an excursion such as reef snorkeling or jet-skiing to see the beautiful turquoise waters of Key West. Or experience the water at one of the local beaches such as Smathers, Higgs, or Fort Zachary Taylor State Park. If booking excursions through Sunset Watersports, you can use the promo code "Private Charter Discount" for 10% off.

Climb the stairs of the Key West Lighthouse

Take a Key West Bike Tour

Riding a bike is a fun way to take a journey around the island.

Conch Tour Train

See all the top sights on the famous Conch Tour Train, the amount of history the island holds will amaze you!

Take a Day Trip to the Dry Tortugas

Discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513, the Dry Tortugas were named after the large population of sea turtles living in the island’s surrounding waters. “Tortugas” means turtles in Spanish, and Ponce de Leon himself caught over 100 sea turtles during his time on the island.

Explore all the Delicious Food

There are so many amazing restaurants in Key West! Must-try foods include conch fritters, key lime pie, pink shrimp, to name a few.