Best Things to Do in Key West, Florida

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What’s your favorite thing to do in Key West, Florida? Would you rather laze around on the beach under a palm tree all day or spend the nights bar hopping on Duval Street? Whatever your style, you’ll find lots of options on this small Florida island.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Visit Mallory Square
00:53 - Bar Hopping on Duval Street
01:52 - Learn How Rum is Made
02:29 - Take an Unforgettable Ride on a Floating Tiki Bar
02:51 - Lounge On One of Key West’s Gorgeous Beaches
03:46 - Harry S. Truman Little White House
04:25 - Visit the Southernmost Point in the Mainland U.S.
04:45 - Take a Relaxing Day Trip to the Dry Tortugas
05:25 - Take a Boat Tour of Key West
06:00 - Key West Lighthouse and Keeper’s Quarters
06:37 - Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
07:12 - Other Famous Residents
07:34 - Outro

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There’s a reason the island has been immortalized in songs like Jimmy Buffet’s Tin Cup Chalice and Steve Tolliver’s Key West is the Best — there are a ton of great things to do in Key West, Florida. You can spend the day sunbathing or swimming on beaches like Smathers Beach and Fort Zachary Taylor Beach. Or tour one of the island’s historic landmarks like Ernest Hemingway’s home or the Harry S. Truman Little White House.

Of course, Key West is well-known for its selection of bars where you can relax with a good drink in hand. Go old school at Sloppy Joe’s, which has been around since the end of Prohibition, or try a newer spot like Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon or the Rum Bar. You can even tour one of the island’s rum distilleries if you want to learn more about how it’s made.

One of the best things to do in Key West, Florida is to take in the amazing views around the island. Climb the steps to the top of the Key West Lighthouse or take a boat tour around the island to get a different perspective. You can even combine some of these things and take a tour on a tiki boat, sipping a tropical cocktail while you take in the sights.

Key West is the southernmost point in the continental U.S. and you can get a picture with the marker at the spot that’s actually the furthest south. At that point, you’re only 90 miles away from Cuba.
After you check out the video, be sure to drop a comment below with your favorite things to do in Key West, Florida!

Best Things to Do in Key West, Florida

[evelynechadal]

Hello ! Thanks for your video on Key West. I've been there some 10 to 12 times with my husband, we are in love with the USA and especially with Key West. We've always spent a long time at the Sloppy Joe's (among other places of course), and seen "Barry Cuda" or whatever his name, always being there performing on the Sloppy Joe's piano, I still have all of his CD's (yes, I know, I am old - young people no longer know what a CD is !!!). He used to welcome us with "La Marseillaise", because we are from France. I'm not sure he remembers...
I unfortunuatly don't think I"ll go to KW again, I am alone now (widow since 5 years). I am happy to say that KW has always been one of my favourite places in the world, and the same for my husband (and we did travel a lot throughout the world !)
All my love to that very special place which gave me so many unforgettable memories with my husband. Evelyne (France)

[Perich]

I was 5 when I went there in Dec 1988, my grand parient was living there for 2 years on their Mission, I remeber seeing the Ketchup bottle from the trainride, and the best thing to do which I see was the bottom glass boat, my parient got sick on it but I enjoyed it.

[rahasiaaustria]

Was there in 1988. What a nice place and great people, loved it and remember it so well !!!

[davidwhite]

was in high school on flagler ave in mid 60s your tour brought back many memories . It is nothing like it was then.Great improvement THANK YOU

[banos]

I spent twenty days in Key West and it’s an amazing place rented a scooter to get around all l needed actually had the best time of my life.

[ExperienceFlorida]

Key west is such a beautiful place to visit, and there’s so many things to do while exploring the unique area. Great video 🤙

[OnViewCation]

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[bobbylee]

Spent three wonderful days there in Feb '80 with my g/friend...we loved it...Sloppy Joe's didn't have all the multi colored lights...took a boat tour...recommend doing that...and buy the key lime pie...and buy a conch.

[keyWestLegalRum]

thank you for the support for a local family rum business Key West legal rum also offers mojito classes and the best mojitos and pina coladas you'll find. great to see all these things you have on here and thank you again!

[skeeteramos]

Was there two weeks ago, absolutely beautiful, visit the butterfly conservatory you won't be disappointed..

[jill]

I have been to Key West 2 times. I absolutely love it there. I only wish that the shopping was cheaper. I love to shop and I can not afford anything in the shops.

[willelia]

What about the Butterfly Museum? Fabulous place, and beautiful!

[KhalisEscapades]

thanks for this …i’ll be traveling there soon in November. 😂😂😂 6:46

[markanthonypetra]

Possibly and a stay at Boyd's on Stock Island....you will love it! Also, make the drive from Key Largo to Key West....42 bridges. The 7 Mile bridge park is open so you want to check out Fred.

[jaymontange]

Just got back after driving from San Antonio to KW And back. There 10 years ago in rental car from Miami to KW. The build up of the islands is incredible. The rent prices and real estate prices ridiculous.

[sharptojo]

I highly recommend Garden Of Eden. One of my favorite bars!

[GregShannon]

Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum; Kelly McGillis(Top Gun) used to have a restaurant there; The Smallest Bar; Irish Kevin’s. You also missed all the chickens in the streets and how about the Key Lime pie!

[Bamdreyou]

Spending 9 weeks in the keys starting may first. You see we live in an RV so we're able to do that I love living in an RV and not living in the house

[koryaiine]

Was there last week. Wonderful place. Absolutely love the island. Duval street all the way! 😁

[FemmeF.A.T.A.L]

Yeah, I live in one of the most expensive places in Florida. My husband and his family are "Conchs" which is different from a local. Locals moved here from other places, Conchs are born and raised here with at least a generation or more of Key West settlers. I absolutely love it here and don't plan on moving anytime soon. Been coming here since I met my husband in 2004 and he brought to meet the family. We pay for peace! I wouldn't want it any other way. Just wish they would put either a skating rink or bowling alley at Searstown and the Kmart plaza. There is nothing for kids to do but plan to become alcoholics 😵‍💫