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8 Days in Key West: Uncover the Hidden Gems

Michael Greaney

28 Dec 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Key West. Discover fascinating museums, lush gardens, and historic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this tropical paradise.

Trip to Key West

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums and Historic Wonders

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$100

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$ 10

Fort East Martello Museum

1800s brick fortress with varied displays from the region's past, like war relics & manufacturing.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$50

9 - 11 min

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The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea

Landmark 1905 Catholic basilica featuring a garden with a grotto & an airy, vaulted interior.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Oldest House Museum & Gardens Key West

House from 1829 showcasing family portraits & original furnishings & featuring a peaceful garden.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

Day 2Southernmost Point and Rum Distillery

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$135

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$ 10

Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.

Simple monument located at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. & 90 miles north of Cuba.

8:00 AM - 8:15 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Key West Lighthouse

Now a museum, this historic lighthouse features access to the top via 88 steps & keepers quarters.

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

Restored residence with peaceful vibe featuring John James Audubon's works, tropical garden & shop.

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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$75

8 - 11 min

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Key West First Legal Rum Distillery

Rum distillery offering tours, tastings & mojito classes on the site of a former saloon.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

Day 3Eco-Discovery and Presidential History

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$190

Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

Marine sanctuary visitors center featuring interactive ecology exhibits & a 2,500-gallon reef tank.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Truman Little White House

Offering guided tours, this museum once served as President Harry S. Truman's winter White House.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$110

6 - 9 min

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Key West Aquarium

Aquarium featuring a touch tank with horseshoe crabs, sea urchins & sea stars, plus guided tours.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

Day 4Art, History, and Maritime Treasures

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$125

Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House

Monumental civic building from 1891, restored as a museum for the Key West Art & Historical Society.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

Small museum & conservation lab displaying a collection of artifacts from a 17th-century shipwreck.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$75

Day 5Butterfly Haven and Serene Gardens

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$125

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$ 10

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

Glass-enclosed, plant-filled habitat for interactive walks among species of butterflies & birds.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$75

4 - 5 min

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West Martello Tower and Key West Garden Club

Part of a fort built in the 19th century, this landmark houses a garden club with scenic grounds.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

Day 6Exploring Fort Zachary Taylor

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$30

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

State park features beach & water sport rentals, nature trails, a cafe & a pre-Civil War fortress.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

Day 7Unwind and Relax

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$0

Day 8Farewell to Key West

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$0

Budget breakdown: $735 In total

Activities & Food:$705

Transport:$30