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10 Days in Key West: A Tropical Adventure

Roberto Bermudez

Roberto Bermudez

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day journey to Key West, FL and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history of this tropical paradise. From exploring historic landmarks to relaxing on pristine beaches, this itinerary is the ultimate guide to experiencing the best of Key West.

Trip to Key West

Day 1Unveiling the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
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$34

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$ 3

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
Restored residence with peaceful vibe featuring John James Audubon's works, tropical garden & shop.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$19
4 - 5 min

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Key West Lighthouse
Now a museum, this historic lighthouse features access to the top via 88 steps & keepers quarters.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$15
Day 2Presidential History at Truman Little White House
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$35

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$ 5

Truman Little White House
Offering guided tours, this museum once served as President Harry S. Truman's winter White House.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$28
6 - 8 min

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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach
Swimming, snorkeling & fishing draw crowds to this popular beach with gear rentals & picnic tables.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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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.
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
Day 3Sun, Sand, and History at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
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$8

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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$8
Day 4Art and Maritime Tales at Key West Museum of Art & History
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$32

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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$13
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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$19
Day 5Discovering the Serene Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
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$9

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
Botanical garden, home to diverse flora & fauna, amid a tropical forest & freshwater pond.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$9
Day 6Unraveling Shipwreck Mysteries at Key West Shipwreck Museum
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$20

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$ 3

Key West Shipwreck Museum
Tours, artifacts & films presented in a recreation of an 1850s wrecker's warehouse.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
10 - 12 min

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Smathers Beach
Public beach & a spring break destination with showers & volleyball, plus jet ski rentals.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 7Beach Bliss at Clarence S.Higgs Memorial Beach
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$0

Clarence S.Higgs Memorial Beach
Small beach with a pier, plus monuments documenting the site of an 1800s African slave cemetery.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Higgs Beach
Fenced beachside dog park provides benches & grassy areas for small & large pets to roam off-leash.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 8(To be filled)
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$0

Day 9(To be filled)
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$0

Day 10(To be filled)
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$0

Budget breakdown: $147 In total

Activities & Food:$137
Transport:$10