The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 5 guides that rank for "best places to visit in key west"
Named by 4 of 51. Southernmost PointFlorida, United StatesA painted marker at Whitehead and South streets, and a classic photo stop with a queue.Going early in the day helps avoid the wait.
Named by 3 of 52. Mallory SquareFlorida, United StatesKnown for its nightly Sunset Celebration with street performers, artists and food vendors.The area has unusual shops, an aquarium and the shipwreck museum, and is good for walking.
Named by 3 of 53. Duval StreetFlorida, United StatesThe main street runs from the Gulf to the Atlantic, lined with bars, galleries, shops and restaurants.A walk along it shifts from raucous live-music bars to art galleries and fine dining.
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4. Hemingway Home and Museum
Florida, United States
The writer's former home is a National Historic Landmark open for tours.
Dozens of polydactyl cats live in the gardens.
Named by 3 of 55. Harry S. Truman Little White HouseFlorida, United StatesPreserved with original furnishings and open for guided tours.Guided tours explain its role as a winter White House.
Named by 2 of 56. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State ParkFlorida, United StatesCombines a Civil War-era brick fort with one of the island's best beaches.Snorkeling off the rocky shore showed a decent amount of fish.
Named by 2 of 57. Shipwreck MuseumFlorida, United StatesCovers the wreckers who salvaged ships on the reef, with a lookout tower over downtown and Mallory Square.The museum holds items recovered from sunken ships.
Named by 2 of 58. Key West LighthouseFlorida, United StatesClimb to the top for views over the rooftops and sea, then see the keeper's quarters museum.
9. Mel Fisher Maritime MuseumFlorida, United StatesNamed for the best-known treasure hunter in the Florida Keys.
10. Key West Butterfly and Nature ConservatoryFlorida, United StatesA glass-domed tropical garden with free-flying butterflies and birds near the end of Duval Street.
11. White PierFlorida, United StatesDescribed as one of the best places on the island to watch the sunrise.
12. Historic SeaportFlorida, United StatesA good part of the island to explore on foot.
13. Bahia Honda State ParkFlorida Keys, United StatesReachable on a trip through the Keys, with camping and mangrove kayaking in the area.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to May as the best time to visit Key West.
Named by 4 of 51. Southernmost PointA painted marker at Whitehead and South streets, and a classic photo stop with a queue.Going early in the day helps avoid the wait.
Named by 3 of 52. Mallory SquareKnown for its nightly Sunset Celebration with street performers, artists and food vendors.The area has unusual shops, an aquarium and the shipwreck museum, and is good for walking.
Named by 3 of 53. Duval StreetThe main street runs from the Gulf to the Atlantic, lined with bars, galleries, shops and restaurants.A walk along it shifts from raucous live-music bars to art galleries and fine dining.
