Top 10 things to DO in Key West!

Top 10 Things to DO in Key West!

1. Truman’s Little White House – Presidents Harry S. Truman’s presidential retreat. The Camp David of its time, Truman vacationed here as President from 1946-1952. During World War II and the Korean War the command post for the Commander in Chief was on our little Island.

2. Hog’s Breath Saloon – for a famous T-Shirt, the best cocktails and the Best Live Music on the Island ….Sloppy Joe’s Bar – This famous Hemingway hang out was originally where Captain Tony’s is today. Captain Tony’s Bar (on Green St.) was once the Island’s mortuary and the tree you see growing up through the center was the Island’s hanging tree.

3. Southernmost Point in the Continental USA – Standing here you are closer to Cuba

than mainland Florida. An excellent photo opportunity! Located at Whitehead St. and

South St. A Key West must see!

4. Key West Cemetery – One of two above ground cemeteries in the US. (the other is in

New Orleans) Filled with eccentric epitaphs and bizarre history. Pick up a free copy of

Sharon Wells Walking and Biking Guide for Details.

5. North America’s only Living Coral Reef – Climb aboard One of our FURY WATER ADVENTURES’ Catamarans for a 3-hour sail & snorkeling at the coral reef! Snorkel gear, instruction and beverages are provided! There are also Glass-bottom boat tours for dry reef viewing! Or Scuba Diving!

6. Our Gardens – Key West has never had a frost and thus we have some of the most lush gardens in the country. Visit Nancy’s Secret Garden, the Medicine Garden and the Ladies Garden Club at the West Martello Towers.

7. The Hemingway House - See Papa’s Key West home! Here in his studio he wrote The

Sun also Rises, For Whom the Bell Tolls and several others. Don’t miss the famous six toed cats…Our Rich & Abundant Museums – The Audubon House, Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum, The Shipwreck Historium, The Key West Aquarium, The Curry Mansion, The Key West Museum of Art & History (Custom’s House) and The Light House to name just a few! You can catch a bit of information about all of these attractions aboard the Old Town Trolley or Conch Tour Train – tours depart every 30 minutes!

8. Art Gallery’s – From the famous Wyland Gallery to our local Art Galleries our island has always appreciated art! Explore our cultural heritage at the East Martello Museum and the many galleries that mushroom in unsuspecting places.

9. Sunset Celebration – Tennessee Williams and a group of friends would mix drinks at

Mallory Square and watch the glorious sunsets. Today we celebrate with artisans,

entertainment, food and drink. It has become so popular that the Mallory Square

celebration has grown onto the Westin Resort Pier as well!

10. Dinner! – Key West has so many fantastic restaurants the choices are impressive – let us know what your craving and we will point you in the right direction