Lower Florida Keys Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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The sign says it all.
Last picture for 2016! This is the South Coaling Dock Ruins at Dry Tortugas National Park. I could not get over the colors in the water! 2016, you've been fun, but I cannot wait for 2017!! I have a feeling the new year is going to bring a lot of adventures!
Life is just more colorful in the Florida Keys!
Every sunset is cause for celebration at Mallory Square in Key West, Florida.  From the buskers to the live music to the parade of people and boats along the waterfront, it's a party you don't want to miss.  
See more of my Key West visit via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/7-reasons-to-love-key-west.

Where to stay in Lower Florida Keys

Key West Historic District

Old Town Key West

5/5(6 area reviews)

While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Old Town Key West
Audubon House and Tropical Gardens featuring a house

Key West Historic District

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

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.

Key West Historic District
Duval Street

Downtown Key West

While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Downtown Key West
Wide aerial panorama of Key West, Florida

New Town

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in New Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

New Town
Sunset on Carnival Cruise in Key West.

Uptown - Upper Duval

If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Duval Street and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown - Upper Duval
Mallory Square showing a sunset and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Historic Seaport

If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Key West Historic Seaport are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Seaport
Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort

3 out of 5
251 Co Rd 939 Summerland Key FL
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (512 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Parmer's Resort

Parmer's Resort

2.5 out of 5
565 Barry Avenue Summerland Key FL
The price is £175 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£175
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The perfect amount of extra touches makes this property the best place to stay in the lower keys.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Parmer's Resort
Looe Key Reef Resort

Looe Key Reef Resort

2.5 out of 5
27340 Overseas Highway Summerland Key FL
Stay at this hotel in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Would stay here again! Clean room, staff was very helpful and welcoming. Parking was very close to the room and safe. Overall experience was great!

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Looe Key Reef Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (166 reviews)
Yes you are on the ocean, yes there are docks, and yes you are centrally located for activities. Cottage was clean but very dated and not well kept. It is not private, we had people walking and driving in and around us throughout the day. We did bring a dog, which is why we liked the private description, ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!
Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom,  2 bath

Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Venture Key ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
Nice community, not far from Key West. However the house was not clean. The sheets and pillows had blood on them and looked like they had not been washed, there was a lot of dust and floors were not vacuumed properly. The bathrooms had hair on the walls. This resulted in us having to sleep on top ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath
Cottage with Pool  and Boat Dockage just minutes to Key West!

Cottage with Pool and Boat Dockage just minutes to Key West!

Cudjoe Key FL
Stay at this cottage in Summerland Key. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Florida Keys Beaches and Upper Sugarloaf Key are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Great house, so clean Nicole was so pleasant and responsive

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Cottage with Pool and Boat Dockage just minutes to Key West!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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