1. Southernmost Point
The corner of South and Whitehead Streets
southernmostpointwebcam.com
The city of Key West erected this concrete buoy in 1983 to denote the southernmost point in the continental United States.
2. Conch Tour Train
303 Front Street
305-294-5161 or 888-916-8687
conchtourtrain.com
The iconic train has been winding its way through the streets of Key West since 1958.
3. Sloppy Joe’s
201 Duval Street
305-294-5717
sloppyjoes.com
A Key West tradition since 1933, this bar’s famous patrons include Ernest Hemmingway and rum runner Habana Joe.
4. Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
1 Whitehead Street
786-565-7448
sunsetcelebration.org
This nightly festival begins at water’s edge an hour or two before sunset and includes street performers, local artisans, food carts, palmists and psychics.
5. Truman Little White House
111 Front Street
trumanlittlewhitehouse.com
The Little White House adds a presidential luster to the Conch Republic. Originally built for Naval officers in 1890 and used as a command headquarters in three wars, the Little White House later served as lodging for President Harry S. Truman’s winter retreats from 1946 to 1952.
6. The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
907 Whitehead Street
305-294-1136
hemingwayhome.com
Take the tour and say hello to one of the 40-50 six-toed cats, all descendants of Hemingway’s cat, Snowball.
7. The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory
1316 Duval Street
305-296-2988 or 800-839-4647
keywestbutterfly.com
More than 50 butterfly species from around the world and 20 exotic bird species coexist in this climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat that includes waterfalls, flowering plants and trees.
8. Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House
281 Front St.
305-295-6616
kwahs.org
The Key West Art & Historical Society offers exhibits and educational programs in this monumental 1891 building.
9. Mile Marker 0 Sign
490 Whitehead St. (corner of Fleming Street)
U.S. 1 begins here in Key West and continues 2,369 miles north up the East Coast before ending in Fort Kent, Me. Stop here to commemorate your visit to Key West with a photo next to the iconic Mile Marker 0 sign.
10. Key West Express Ferry Terminal
100 Grinnell St.
239-463-5733
keywestexpress.net
Traveling via the Express is truly the best way to get between Key West, Fort Myers Beach or Marco Island. You’ll enjoy air-conditioned interiors, exterior sun decks, couches, tables and even reclining airline-style seating. There’s a full-service galley, full-service bar and flat-screen TVs with satellite television.
11. Audubon House and Garden
205 Whitehead St.
305-294-2116
audubonhouse.com
Original lithographs by John James Audubon are on display in this former home of shipwreck salvager Capt. John Geiger.
12. Key West City Cemetery
Bordered by Angela, Frances and Olivia streets and Windsor Lane
305-292-6718
historicfloridakeys.org
Stop by the sexton’s office near the entrance at Passover and Windsor lanes and pick up a map that includes a free walking tour.
13. Fort Zachary Taylor State Park and Beach
At the ocean end of Southard Street and bordering the Naval Reservation.
305-295-0037
fortzacharytaylor.com
“Fort Zach” is known to locals and tourists alike as one of Key West’s best beaches. In addition to the expansive beach, the 54-acre park has nature trails, bike paths, picnic tables and grills and Historic Fort Zachary Taylor. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Key West Shipping Channel. ¦
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