How to Spend a Day in Key West

Key West, the southernmost city in the United States, sits at the end of the chain of islands known as the Florida Keys. Visitors to Key West are often surprised to learn that the city's history dates back to 1513, when it was founded by Ponce de Leon. The city's rich history offers visitors a variety of activities ranging from tours of historical homes to saltwater fishing.

Instructions

1. Start your day early with a 90-minute ride on the Conch Tour Train. The train takes you through Key West's streets while a trained guide provides a detailed narration of the city's history. Trains depart every 30 minutes starting at 9 a.m. Call [phone] for more information.

2. Tour the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, where you'll see artifacts from old shipwrecks. The museum is located on 200 Greene St. For information contact [phone].

3. Walk from the tip of Duvall Street to its southernmost point. Have lunch in one of the local restaurants along Duvall. If your a big Jimmy Buffet fan, then stop off at the Margaritaville Cafe.

4. Stroll along South Beach and then head over to the buoy marking the southernmost point in the continental United States. Have your picture take at the buoy.

5. Walk up Whitehead Street to the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. Tour the home where Hemingway worked and lived for 10 years. You might see one or more of the 60 cats who have made the museum home.

6. Attend the sunset celebration that occurs every evening in Mallory Square. Witness a beautiful sunset while being entertained by carnival performers and vendors.

7. Return to Duvall Street in the evening for dinner and a tour of the local bars such as, Sloppy Joe's, located at the corner of Greene and Duvall.

Resources

• Find a map of Duvall Street at Seefloridaonline.
• Get an interactive map of the area at Keywest.