Key West Things to Do

The Conch Republic Seafood Company offers a great open-air waterfront view of the Key West Bight and some of the freshest seafood available, but this is not the main draw. Most visitors come for the 80-foot long rum bar, shaped... more

Liberty, one of several tall-masted ships in Key West, is an 80-foot schooner that sails daily at 11a, 2:30p, and sunset. A second ship, the Liberty Clipper, is a 125-foot skimmer that sails the sea and offers barbecue cruises... more

At Hog's Breath, the motto is "better than no breath at all," and who can argue with that simple logic. You can even buy hats and shirts with that adroit slogan. While the restaurant and raw bar are a draw, they are not the mai... more

An acre of green on a paved-over island, Nancy Forrester’s garden has been a popular botanical refuge in the heart of Old Town Key West for over 35 years. For a mere 6 dollars, visitors can wander through a lush labyrinth... more

The last remaining Duval Street open-air bar, The Bull and Whistle boasts live entertainment, a historic mural and views of the Key West nightlife as it unfolds. Upstairs, a wrought-iron balcony looks down on Duval Street, and... more

Located in the Old Town of Key West, this restaurant has a unique menu that combines seafood as well as steaks. The choice is extensive just like their portions, so you are in for a feast. Don't forget to try the Lime Shrimp an... more

This strip of sand is one of the best-known beaches in Key West. Named after a former governor, it is just west of the airport and, at two miles long, it is the island's longest strip of silica. This beach is an excellent choic... more

It's not just the regular swimming, snorkeling and getting that sultry tan in the sand. But also discover the secrets of the old Fort Zachary on a Segway Human Transporter (HT)! A definitely innovative and user friendly approac... more

Aboard a seaplane equipped with pontoons that allow it to rise from the sea into the air, you fly to Dry Tortugas National Park and historic Fort Jefferson. These seaplanes are able to fly at low altitude so you can spot marine... more

Before tourism became Key West's major source of income,'wreckers' earned their living by salvaging what they could from ships wrecked on the reefs. At the Key West Shipwreck Museum, you can learn about the 'wreckers' and see j... more