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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