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

Key West Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

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

Dolphin Watch Catamaran Sunset Sail w/ Tapas and Open Bar
Top hotels in Historic Seaport

Pier House Resort & Spa
We booked an ocean front room through Expedia. The online pictures versus the actual condition of the room and property were misleading. The room we had (#208) was very dated, water damage in the ceiling, crown molding separated ftom ceiling, base mokding rotten and separated from wall. The overall ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

NYAH Key West - Adults Only
No parking no bar no food no snack bar
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
The hotel was in a good location , but for 1K at night too expensive for a room like that the air condition was the worse , noise all night I didint sleep in two nights , Key west was excellent but I dont think I stay in that hotel again , for that price you need a good room and good sleep . Change ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Ocean Key Resort - A Noble House Resort
The hotel was in amazing shape, the staff was super friendly and super helpful. The concierge knew all of the good attractions to visit and had the ability to issue tickets while you spoke with her. The pool was very comfortable and the bartenders were super friendly and always walking around the ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Eden House
pool was very nice, no Ocean view
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
Hotel was great, staff was amazing and seemed happy to be there (in a not fake way) and the location cannot be beat. We split out time in the keys between here and a resort near Marathon and we wished we had just stayed here at the Marker the entire time. The other pricier resort seemed like a huge ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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 Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

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 Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

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, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West and Bayview Park are top sights worth seeing.
