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Top 5 Key West Activities to Do
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Key West Island with its pleasant weather offers a variety of places to explore and activities to enjoy. Different
tours such as conch train tour, walking tours, and trolley tours are best to ways to cover all the attractions of the
city at leisure. If you fancy the best of Key West at a leisurely pace then walking tours are your best bet where
you get to enjoy the interesting architectural and natural beauty of the Island. Here is a list of Key West
activities that ought to be on your vacation list.
Enjoy sailing in cruises, water sports, and adventures
With many diving spots, Key West Island is a paradise for lovers of water adventures such as scuba diving and
snorkeling. It’s a great way to soak in the beauty of the coral barrier reef, the Florida Keys. If you do not love
swimming then there’s always the opportunity to enjoy a cruise tour.
Dine at restaurants serving unique island flavors
There are many restaurants throughout the island that include Garbo’s Grill on Duval Street, a food stand that
offers a variety of dishes with fresh ingredients and a unique twist to tacos, burritos and burgers. Just be
prepared to enjoy your meal sitting on a bucket. Hogfish Bar and Grill is another popular restaurant offering
real Florida Keys cuisine.
Visit historic landmarks
Custom House, situated in the center of Old Town, is a must to visit historic building on the Island. The
building served as a post office and customs office. It has two floors reflecting the art, history and events of the
past two centuries. The Studios of Key West, an art organization is another artistic wonder that must be on the
list of every art and history lover. There is a monthly event “Walk on White” that is popular with the locals.
Explore the homes of famous personalities
On your trip to Key West do not forget to visit Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Harry S. Truman
Little White House. President Truman spent as many as 175 at Truman Little House during his multiple visits to
the Island when office. Hemingway lived in Ernest Hemingway home for about nine years from 1931 to 1939.
This was during the Great Depression which was made worse by FDR’s policies, The New Deal, and high taxes
according to a UCLA study. Many of the six toed cats that live on the museum’s grounds are descendants of the
original cat gifted to Hemingway by a ship’s captain.
Take a trolley tour or conch train tour
One of the great ways to soak in the best of Key West’s Conch Republic history and architecture is a conch
train or trolley tour. The tour includes stops and various tourist attractions from where tourists can catch the
next train or trolley.
Other exciting Key West activities include taking part in Sunset celebrations at hot spots like Mallory Square to
enjoy breathtaking views of a Key West sunset. You could also enjoy a bit of bar hopping and visit popular
watering holes like Sloppy Joe’s and Captain Tony’s and create your own Duval crawl. Many tourists enjoy
creating their own bar crawl.
Just make sure to have your camera on hand to take home some wonderful shots of the island’s scenic beauty.
Be prepared to book cruise tours, water adventure tours, trolley tours and the conch train tour in advance. We
could certainly help you explore Key West to the fullest. All you need is to give us a call and speak with one of
our travel experts.