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This beautiful 19th century home is named to commemorate Audubon's 1832 stop in the Keys to study birds. Audubon is a community of people who share an appreciation of wildlife and outdoors. Admission includes a half-hour self-guided audiotape tour. Audubon prints, period antiques, old photos and manicured gardens are on display.
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This narrated 90-minute tour is an excellent way to become acquainted with more than 60 of Key West's sites. The bright yellow train has been in operation since 1958. Tours depart from Mallory Square and the Key West Welcome Center. The cars are open-air so save this tour for a sunny day.
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In 1513 Ponce de Leon discovered this small chain of seven islands 70 miles off the coast of Key West. He called the area the Tortugas in honor of the abundant turtles that provided food for his crew. There was no fresh water on the Tortugas – they were dry, and maps read "Dry Tortugas" to warn seafarers of this important fact. In the 1800s the US began building Fort Jefferson on the islands but it was never completed. In 1992 the name was officially changed to Dry Tortugas National Park. Today the islands are protected. The following companies provide ferry or seaplane service to the park: Sunny Days, 800-236-7937 or 305-292-6100, www.drytortugas.com; Yankee Freedom, 800-634-0939 or 305-294-7009, www.yankeefreedom.com; Seaplanes of Key West, 800-950-2359 or 305-294-0709, www.seaplanesofkeywest.com.
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Each night at 8pm this unique tour departs from the La Concha Holiday Inn. The one mile walking tour takes 90 minutes and explores some of Key West's more bizarre stories including pirate tales, unmarked graves and haunted dolls. This is a Key West tradition not to be missed. Reservations required.
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Higgs Beach
Atlantic Blvd, Between White St and Reynolds Rd, Key West, FL
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Spanning 300 sandy feet, this beach is popular with gay and straight sunners alike. Nearby Astro Park has a playground and tennis courts. There are a few trees that provide shade for those who need a break from the relentless Florida sun.
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Originally built by the WPA in 1934, the Key West Aquarium was the world's first open-air aquarium. Today Key West's oldest attraction is enclosed for all weather viewing. This family-friendly spot includes a touch tank for the kids, glassed in display tanks and a feeding tank where you can watch sharks, barracudas, tarpon, stingrays and turtles stuff themselves. The guided tours are free with admission and your ticket is good for two consecutive days.
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Nowhere is Key West's lively spirit more evident than in the city's cemetery. Cheeky epitaphs like "I Told You I Was Sick" and "At Least I Know Where He's Sleeping Tonight" cover the gravestones. The tombs are stacked since the rocky soil made digging down impossible. Explore and see what you uncover.
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Board the trolleys while a guide provides running commentary while guests ride in open-air cars and take in the sites and sounds of the town. These tours leave from many convenient locations throughout Key West and are an excellent way to become acquainted with the city. Sixteen stops and unlimited reboarding allow customers to get off and have lunch or shop at stores that are of particular interest.
You want only quality attractions and activities to occupy your leisure hours. To that end, we've researched a diverse list of options, ruled out the wastes of time, and delivered only the 10Best. We provide detailed information about historical sites, theme parks, sporting events, and city sights that you won't want to miss. Peruse our lists, see what grabs your fancy, and then head out for some personal time!
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