What to do in Lower Florida Keys, FL

Activities, attractions and tours

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Places to Visit in Lower Florida Keys

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Activities

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Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast

NZ$78
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast
Key West Premium Sunset Sail with Champagne, Wine & Tapas

Dolphin Watch Catamaran Sunset Sail w/ Tapas and Open Bar

NZ$137
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Watch Catamaran Sunset Sail w/ Tapas and Open Bar
Aboard the trolley in Key West

Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

NZ$96
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Half-Day Key West's Ultimate Sandbar Adventure with Mangrove Kayak Eco Tour

Half-Day Key West's Ultimate Sandbar Adventure with Mangrove Kayak Tour

NZ$218
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Key West's Ultimate Sandbar Adventure with Mangrove Kayak Tour
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Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour

NZ$121
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour
Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!

Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!

NZ$168
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers!
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Key West Rum & Reggae: Snorkel & Sunset Sail Combo

NZ$119
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Key West Rum & Reggae: Snorkel & Sunset Sail Combo
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

NZ$67
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Key West Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
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Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch

NZ$105
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
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Top places to visit

1. Duval Street

Coming to Florida’s Key West and not experiencing Duval Street is missing one of the area’s most important commercial roads. It’s the main street on the island. Visit at any time. At the end of the day, when the heat abates and beachgoers have packed up, the street truly comes into its own. Being bored on Duval Street is a rarity.
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2. Mallory Square

Visit Mallory Square to experience the city’s best dining and drinking with a view. The lively town square is located by the Gulf of Mexico. Every evening of the year it becomes an exhibition of colour, light and sound, when crowds converge for the Key West Sunset Celebration. Take in the excitement of street performers and musicians while you enjoy a meal at a restaurant, drink at a bar or browse for a gift in shops around the square.
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3. Southernmost Point

Visit the Southernmost Point of the United States for a unique photo opportunity and views toward Cuba. Pose in front of the huge structure emblazoned with the words, “Southernmost Point Continental U.S.A.” and “90 miles to Cuba,” for a memorable photograph.
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4. Smathers Beach

Though Key West is known to have many private beaches, this stretch of sand provides a welcoming base for visitors looking to swim or sunbathe. Smathers Beach covers around 800 metres (2,640 feet) of the island’s pristine coastline. Spend balmy days exploring the seafloor with a snorkel, skimming the surface of the water in a kayak or working up a sweat with some volleyball.
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5. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a sublime natural setting that provides idyllic swimming and birdwatching conditions. At its core is the historic Fort Taylor and what is thought to be the world’s largest Civil War arms collection. Bring U.S. history to life by walking down the passageways of this well-preserved fortress.
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6. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum to reveal the eccentricities of Ernest Hemingway’s life. For most of the 1930s, one of the most revered authors of the 20th century lived in a Spanish colonial house in the heart of tropical Key West. Meet six-toed cats and see the studio in which some of Hemingway’s most famous novels were written. Find a vast collection of art, hunting trophies and household items as you wander through the house and gardens.
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7. South Beach

South Beach is the southernmost beach in the United States. Located just outside the town centre and serviced by one of Key West’s main avenues, Duval Street, this tiny beach has a lively atmosphere year-round. Come to swim in temperate waters, admire picturesque views and enjoy the novelty of being on the southernmost beach in the country. Stop by for a quick swim in the early morning or bring a towel and choose a spot on the sand where you can spend the day surrounded by other beach-goers.
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8. Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park

Higgs Beach and its park are one of Key West’s most visited waterfront areas. Apart from white sands, tropical plants and warm water, Higgs Beach Park is also the site of many important historic and cultural attractions. Pay your respects at what is believed to be the United States only African refugee cemetery or commemorate the victims of AIDS at another impressive memorial. A tour through the Civil War–era fort and the Key West Garden Club that surrounds it reveals yet another side of Higgs Beach.
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Recommended things to do in Lower Florida Keys

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What to do in Lower Florida Keys

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