Key West, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-08-10

Key West, the southernmost island in the continental USA, offers a laid-back Caribbean vibe with rich history and spectacular sunsets. Come enjoy vibrant nightlife, colorful Victorian architecture, and endless marine activities.

Top things to do in Key West

Things to do in Key West include Southernmost Point Buoy, Mallory Square, Dry Tortugas National Park. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Key West

Here is what 3 days in Key West look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Ernest Hemingway House
  2. Key West Lighthouse
  3. Southernmost Point Buoy · Old Town
  4. Key West AIDS Memorial

Day 2Shipwrecks & Historic Streets

  1. Mallory Square · Old Town
  2. Shipwreck Museum
  3. Duval Street · Old Town
  4. Key West City Cemetery

Day 3

  1. Fort Zachary Taylor
  2. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory · Old Town
  3. McCoy Indigenous Park

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Key West?

Southernmost Point Buoy, Mallory Square, Dry Tortugas National Park, Duval Street, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and 9 more. Southernmost Point Buoy: A must-have photo at the southernmost point of the continental USA, just 90 miles from Cuba.

What can you do in 3 days in Key West?

Day 1: Ernest Hemingway House, Key West Lighthouse, Southernmost Point Buoy, Key West AIDS Memorial. Day 2: Mallory Square, Shipwreck Museum, Duval Street, Key West City Cemetery. Day 3: Fort Zachary Taylor, Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, McCoy Indigenous Park.

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