Key West Florida Weekly

Getting around Key West


 

 

1. Southernmost Point
The corner of South Street and
Whitehead Street
www.southernmostpointwebcam.com
The city of Key West erected this now-famous concrete buoy in 1983 to denote
the southernmost point in the continental United States.

2. Conch Tour Train
303 Front St., Key West
305-294-5161 or 888-916-8687
www.conchtourtrain.com
The Conch Train has been winding
its way through the streets of Key West
since 1958.

3. Sloppy Joe’s
201 Duval St.
305-294-5717
www.sloppyjoes.com
The historic bar has been a Key West
tradition since it opened in 1933. Its most
famous patrons were Ernest Hemmingway and the rum runner Habana Joe.

4. Mallory Square Sunset
Celebration
1 Whitehead St., Key West
786-565-7448
www.sunsetcelebration.org
This nightly festival begins at the
water’s edge about and hour or two
before sunset and includes street performers,

local artisans, food carts, palmists and psychics.

5. Truman Little White House
111 Front St.
www.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 St., Key West
305-294-1136
www.hemingwayhome.com
Take the tour and say hello to one of
the 40 to 50 six-toed cats, all descendants
of Hemingway’s cat, Snowball.

7. The Key West Butterfly
& Nature Conservatory
1316 Duval St., Key West
305-296-2988 or 800-839-4647
www.keywestbutterfly.com
More than 50 different butterfly species from around the world and 20 different exotic bird species coexist in this
climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat
that includes waterfalls, flowering plants
and trees.

8. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
200 Greene St., Key West
305-294-2633
www.melfisher.org
Exhibits include treasures from the
Spanish galleons of 1622 discovered by
Mel Fisher and his crew.

9. Mile Marker 0 Sign
490 Whitehead St., corner of Fleming
Street
U.S. 1 begins here in Key West, continues 2,369 miles north up the East Coast,
and ends in Fort Kent, Maine. 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 Street
239-463-5733
www.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 Street

305-294-2116
www.Audubonhouse.com
Original lithographs by John James
Audubon are on display the former home
of shipwreck salvager Captain John Geiger.

12. Key West City Cemetery
Bordered by Angela, Frances, Olivia
Streets and Windsor Lane
305-292-6718
www.Friendsofthekeywestcemetary.
com
Stop by the sexton’s office near the
entrance at Passover Lane and Windsor
Lane for a map containing a free walking
tour.

13. Fort Zachary Taylor
State Park and Beach
Located at the ocean end of Southard
Street and bordering the Naval Reservation. 305-295-0037
www.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, there are nature trails, bike paths,
and Historic Fort Zachary Taylor all within a 54-acre park with picnic tables and
grills. Experience the beautiful view of
the Atlantic Ocean and the Key West
Shipping Channel. ¦

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