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  RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT or NOT! (305-293-9939) Admission: Adults $14.95+tax and children 5-12 years $11.95+tax
  

…8,000 square feet and 500 exhibits! Fun for the whole family rain or shine

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  THE ERNEST HEMINGWAY HOME AND MUSEUM (305-294-1136) Admission: Adults $12.00 and children 4-10 years $6.00
  

…This unique property was home to one of America’s most honored and respected authors. Step back in time and visit the rooms and gardens that witnessed the most prolific period of this Nobel Prize winner’s writing career. Educated tour guides give insightful narrative and are eager to answer questions. The Hemingway Home is a National Historic Landmark.

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  MEL FISHER’S MUSEUM (305-294-2633) Admission: Adults $11.00 and children 4-10 years $6.00
  

…Mel Fisher, a dreamer, a visionary, a legend and most importantly, the World’s Greatest Treasure Hunter! The $450 million dollar treasure cache or “Atocha Mother Lode” would be found on that momentous day, July 20, 1985.Over 40 tons of silver and gold were located including over 100,000 Spanish silver coins known as "Pieces of Eight", gold coins, Columbian emeralds, silver and gold artifacts and over 1000 silver bars! Come and see the treasure for yourself! $1.00 off coupon available at the concierge desk!

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  AUDUBON HOUSE AND TROPICAL GARDEN (305-294-2116) Admission: Adults $10.00 and children 6-12 years $5.00
  

… A visit to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is an exploration into local history and folklore, while the gardens offer a lush one-acre view of tropical foliage. You will enjoy viewing the works of John James Audubon, world renowned ornithologist. There are 28 first edition Audubon works in the house.

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  FORT EAST MARTELLO MUSEUM & GARDENS (305-295-3562)
  

It is the best-preserved example of the Martello style of military architecture in the country. Designed after the nearly impregnable coastal Martello watchtowers in Italy, the Fort East Martello was never completed and never saw hostile action.

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  KW HERITAGE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ROBERT FROST COTTAGE (305-296-3573)
  

…The historic Porter family home celebrating Key West's conch and literary history, pirate folklore and island life. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum collection, Robert Frost winter cottage and orchid gardens.

If this is your first visit to Key West, we suggest the following to give you an idea of fun things to see and do!

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  Walk down Duval Street and shop the boutiques, art galleries and funky shops that make this stroll…. Beware of those bargain Tee-Shirt shops, they can spoil your shopping experience by over charging! Pick up some shopping coupons at the concierge desk (15% off Ron Jon, 20% discount in Margaritaville Store, Free slice of key lime pie with $20.00 purchase at Key Lime Outlet, 10% Native Colors and more)
  
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  Take in some of our local community theater. You’ll be amazed at the quality of artist our community attracts! Tennessee Williams Fine Art Center, Waterfront Theater at Mallory Square, Red Barn Theater.
  
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  See the beautiful sunset from Mallory Square and be part of the daily sunset celebration with our local performers.
  
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  Visit Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, Key West’s best swimming beach (End of Southard Street). Admission includes tour of The Fort. Plenty of parking. Beach Concession “Cayo Hueso Café” offers variety of snacks and refreshments (10am-5pm). The beach is perfect for picnics and to spend the day. Best KW Harbor Sunset Views.
  
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  Bike or take a walk through our 150 year old Cemetery! See humorous tomb stones such as: “I told you I was sick”
  
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  Visit our famous Key West gardens: West Martello Fort run by the Garden Club, Nancy’s Secret Garden and the Botanical Garden on Stock Island! Stroll through the Butterfly Conservatory & Botanical Garden is a great thing to do on a hot or rainy day! Guaranteed to drop your blood pressure and relax senses!
  
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  Experience Key West like a local cruising on bicycles down the old town streets. Explore the neighborhoods and architecture of our beautiful island. No parking problems! Rental Bikes are available directly at the hotel concierge desk.
  
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  Visit The National Park Dry Tortugas, located 70 miles west from Key West. Great day trip or seaplane adventure!
  
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  Go snorkeling at the coral reef! The best way to enjoy your stay here is to get out on the water! Dolphins in the wild excursion and Sunset Cruises are also a must! Check out our list of the Best activities in Key West!
  
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  Experience the Art & History of Key West at the Custom House (ever changing art exhibits), Lighthouse, East Martello Tower (next to our airport), Mel Fisher’s Maritime Museum, Pirate Soul Museum and more!
  
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  Don’t forget to stop by and take a picture at the Southernmost Point of the USA (Corner of South & Whitehead Street)
  
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  Get a pair of $10.00 Kino Sandals, located in Kino Plaza between Green & Front Street off Fitzgerald Lane. Best and original souvenir “Deal” on the island! These are comfortable hand made in Key West sandals!
  
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  Climb to the “Top” of the La Concha Hotel (Crown Plaza). Key West’s tallest building. You’ll get a beautiful view of the island and surrounding waters! Beautiful Sunsets!
  
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  Cuban is the native cuisine down here! Try Cuban Coffee (Café con Leche), plantanos (Fried bananas), hot pressed Cuban mix sandwiches. Experience a Mojito (Rum, lime & mint) with a local hand rolled cigar!
  
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  All restaurants offer the freshest seafood available! Local favorites are Conch (KONK) Fritters, Conch Chowder, Yellowtail Snapper, Grouper, Dolphin (this is the fish, not flipper!), Florida Keys Lobster (ours comes without claws) and KW Pink Shrimp. Wash it down with a Margarita, after all it is Margaritaville! Key Lime Pie (yellow not green) is a must for dessert!
  
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  Take a drive to Marathon Key to see the famous 7-mile bridge and also visit The Turtle Hospital (MM48.5). The Turtle hospital has tours available daily at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Reservations are recommended, please call 305-743-2552.
  

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  Street Meters $1.50/hr from 6am until midnight (Sunday 12pm-12am)
  
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  Park & Ride City Garage (Caroline & Grinnell Street) $2.00/hr, maximum $13.00/day
  
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  Parking lot on Caroline & Margaret Street $2.25/hr, maximum $16.00/day
  
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  Parking lot on Green & Simonton Street – flat daily fee $10-15/day
  
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  Mallory Square parking lot $4.00/hr
  
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  Westin Resort Parking Garage on 245 Front Street $4.00/hr
  
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  Meter Parking lot on Simonton & Angela street
  
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  Hyatt Hotel on 601 Front Street $3.50/hr (7am-midnight)