Key West Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Duval Street
Along one of the southernmost streets in the continental U.S., enjoy a lively area filled with shops, pubs, restaurants and lots of sidewalk acts and vendors.
Mallory Square
Arrive at this square at day’s end to find street performers, food carts and one of the most beautiful sunsets in the United States.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Meet six-toed cats and watch as the life of one America’s great writers unfolds before your eyes at his former home.
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
With about 60 species of butterfly, an indoor waterfall and a tropical rainforest, this nature conservatory is one of the most popular attractions in Key West.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Visit the winter home of President Harry S. Truman to see where some of America’s most important post-war decisions were made.
Key West Aquarium
Come face to face with huge sharks, feed stingrays and learn about local tropical fish at this great aquarium.
Things to do
Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast
Half-Day Key West's Ultimate Sandbar Adventure with Mangrove Kayak Tour
Key West Half-Day Fishing Charter
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Bucket-List Parasailing In Downtown Key West - Highest & Longest Rides
Key West Afternoon At The Reef Snorkeling Adventure with Open Bar!
Top hotels in Key West Historic District
Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses
Great location at the end of Duval Street, but between the outdated grounds and one issue after another from check-in to checkout, the experience simply didn’t justify the price. We stayed four nights and chose this property because the pricing suggested a level of service comparable to resorts we ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa
Clean room and beautiful grounds. Staff was very accommodating. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Pier House Resort & Spa
Everything was fantastic
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Opal Key Resort & Marina, Key West
We had the pool view and loved the little terrace to sit outside. The room was wonderful. The mattresses are comfortable. They supply bathrobes and slippers. There is a refrigerator in the room for bottled water which they supply. I never heard a peep from our neighbors, so I'm assuming the walls ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton
Pool View could see ocean from room through trees. Good property, but elevator was broken. Maid service mediocre, they seemed to do their job with a grudge. Food expensive but mediocre in quality. Fortunately many great restaurants very near by. Walk down the beach to the left about 50 yards and ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Key West Historic District
Downtown Key West
While visiting Downtown Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Old Town Key West
While visiting Old Town Key West, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Historic Seaport
If you're spending some time in Historic Seaport, Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Bahama Village
Bahama Village is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Duval Street and Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum.
Uptown - Upper Duval
If you're spending some time in Uptown - Upper Duval, Duval Street and Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
The Meadows
If you're spending some time in The Meadows, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Key West and Bayview Park are top sights worth seeing.
