Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Old Town 1.5 hrs
Tour the historic home of the famous author and meet its polydactyl cats.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
English and Spanish
Local currency
USD
(USD)
Local time
(GMT-4)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Old Town
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% customary
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Key Lime Pie
Conch Fritters
Fresh Seafood
Cuban Sandwich
When to visit Key West
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Nov-Apr
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Jan90
Cool, dry, pleasant
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Feb92
Mild, sunny, ideal
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Mar90
Warm, busy, spring
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Apr88
Warm, sunny, breezy
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May75
Hot, humid starts
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Jun60
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jul55
Very hot, humid
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Aug50
Peak heat, hurricane
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Sept52
Hot, hurricane risk
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Oct70
Warm, less humid
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Nov85
Pleasant, dry season
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Dec88
Mild, festive, cool
Things to do in Key West
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Snorkeling/Diving in the Reef
Offshore 3 hrs
Explore the vibrant marine life of North America's only living coral barrier reef.
Dry Tortugas National Park Day Trip
Offshore 10 hrs
Discover a remote island fortress, pristine beaches, and incredible snorkeling.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters
Old Town 1 hr
Climb to the top for panoramic views and learn about the island's maritime past.
Best in the evening
2 places
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
Mallory Square 2 hrs
Witness street performers and vendors as the sun dips below the horizon.
Duval Street Stroll & Nightlife
Duval Street 3 hrs
Experience the lively bars, shops, and entertainment of Key West's main thoroughfare.
Any time of day
1 place
Southernmost Point Buoy
Old Town 0.5 hrs
Capture a photo at the iconic marker of the continental USA's southernmost point.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Key West
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Activity tour
Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling in Key West with Sunset Dinner Cruise and Open Bar
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Dolphin Morning Watching & Snorkeling + open bar + 1 day Hop-On Hop-Off Fun
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Activity tour
Key West: Dolphin Watching cruise & Snorkeling unlimited beer & soda
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Standard tour
Key West Tiki Bar Boat Cruise to a Popular Sand Bar
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Activity tour
Sandbar Excursion in Key West
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Standard tour
Boat Excursion in Florida Keys with Snorkeling Equipment
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Activity tour
Parasailing over the Historic Key West Seaport
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Activity tour
Key West Sunset Snorkel with Unlimited Draft Beer & Wine
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Practical ratings
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Near Key West
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