Key West and things to do

If you are looking for a fun town where everything is close by, Key West is it. This 2 by 4 mile island boasts some of the best restaurants and bars, and some great attractions including the Aquarium, Truman Little White House, and the Southernmost Point in the USA. Take your pick, or just visit the Conch Tour Train and take the complete tour of the island complete with narration.But most visitors want to spend time on the water -- even when they're not fishing. Whether it's sailing, SCUBA, parasailing or paddling, the Southernmost City offers a wide variety of ways to enjoy the water. You can even get up close and personal with wild dolphin on an eco tour Dancing Dolphin Spirits Charters with Wilderness guide Captain Victoria.

Land Attractions worth a visit...

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
305/294-2116
205 Whitehead St

A perfect setting in Key West for a wedding or gathering. This house was the first restoration project in Key West and is still considered a gem in the island's restoration movement. Audubon visited Key West and the Dry Tortugas in 1832. The tropical gardens span more than an acre in downtown Key West making for the perfect setting for birdwatching or a gathering.

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
907 Whitehead St
305/294-1136

Ernest Hemingway spend several years in Key West and has left an imprint on the island in his beautiful home on Whitehead Street. Offering guided tours daily of the grounds and home. Learn the history behind the house and the transformation of his estate to what it is today. View his writing loft and meet some of the famous Hemingway cats. These six-toed felines roam the grounds of the Ernest Hemingway home.

Key West Aquarium
1 Whitehead St
305/296-2051

The Key West Aquarium is a must see attraction on the waterfront in Key West. View some of the sea life that dwells in the shallows and the deep waters of the Florida Keys. Pet nurse sharks as they swim by. View spiny lobsters and goliath grouper in a natural setting.