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Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
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Address: 205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL
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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Address: Mallory Square, Key West, FL 33040
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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Address: The Keys, FL
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...
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Address: 430 Duval St, La Concha Hotel, Key West, FL 33040
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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Address: Atlantic Blvd, Between White St and Reynolds Rd, Key West, FL
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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Address: 1 Whitehead St, Mallory Square, Key West, FL 33040
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...
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Address: 701 Passover Ln, Key West, FL 33040
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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Address: 6450 E. College Rd, Key West, FL 33040
This 200-acre course is the only public golf course in Key West. Golf legend Rees Jones designed the course including the signature "Mangrove Hole" – a 143-yard, par-3 hole played over a dense field of tropical mangroves.
Category: Attractions - Key West Attractions & Activities
Address: Mallory Square, Key West, FL 33040
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...
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Address: S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL
Key West's largest beach is also known as its "party beach." Despite this reputation the beach is very clean and pleasant. You can swim, snorkel or parasail here, and concession stands offer refreshments.
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