Things to do in Florida Keys

Activities, attractions and tours

Higgs Beach showing tropical scenes and a beach as well as a large group of people
Dry Tortugas National Park which includes general coastal views and heritage architecture
Smathers Beach showing a bay or harbor, windsurfing and tropical scenes
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park featuring marine life
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1. Duval Street

Coming to Florida’s Key West and not experiencing Duval Street is missing one of the area’s most important commercial roads. It’s the main street on the island. Visit at any time. At the end of the day, when the heat abates and beachgoers have packed up, the street truly comes into its own. Being bored on Duval Street is a rarity.
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Duval Street featuring signage

2. Mallory Square

This popular town square, adjacent to excellent dining and lively bars is home to one of Key West’s longest-running traditions. Perched on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, Mallory Square hosts Key West’s Sunset Celebration every evening of the year. Watch as the square bursts with color and sound as hundreds of visitors to the island converge to watch one of the most picturesque sunsets in the United States. Surrounding the square are some of Key West’s best restaurants, great shopping and hotels catering to all budgets.
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Mallory Square featuring a square or plaza, outdoor art and signage

3. Southernmost Point

Visit the Southernmost Point of the United States for a unique photo opportunity and views toward Cuba. Pose in front of the huge structure emblazoned with the words, “Southernmost Point Continental U.S.A.” and “90 miles to Cuba,” for a memorable photograph.
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Southernmost Point which includes signage

4. Sombrero Beach

Shady picnic areas, a carpet of white sand and dive sites just meters from the shore have helped cement this popular beach’s reputation as one of the best in the Florida Keys. Bring the family to Sombrero Beach to frolic in the calm water and enjoy beach activities or a barbecue.
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Sombrero Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views

5. Smathers Beach

On an island filled with private beaches, this popular stretch of public shoreline is among the most majestic. Featuring over a half-mile (0.8 kilometer) of white, palm-lined sand, Smathers Beach is a destination for water sports lovers and those seeking quiet time in the sun. Spend a day snorkeling, kayaking or playing beach volleyball as you make friends on the beach known for its social atmosphere.
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Smathers Beach which includes a sandy beach, a luxury hotel or resort and tropical scenes

6. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is unique for its location under the sea, the first subaquatic park in the United States. The park has ample space on land for beach activities. The real attraction is the massive 70 nautical square miles (240 square kilometers) area in the water. Explore the park in both your sneakers and your swimsuit.
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park which includes marine life

7. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a sublime natural setting that provides idyllic swimming and birdwatching conditions. At its core is the historic Fort Taylor and what is thought to be the world’s largest Civil War arms collection. Bring U.S. history to life by walking down the passageways of this well-preserved fortress.
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park showing military items, heritage elements and interior views

8. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Visit the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum to reveal the eccentricities of Ernest Hemingway’s life. For most of the 1930s, one of the most revered authors of the 20th century lived in a Spanish colonial house in the heart of tropical Key West. Meet six-toed cats and see the studio in which some of Hemingway’s most famous novels were written. Find a vast collection of art, hunting trophies and household items as you wander through the house and gardens.
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum featuring heritage elements and a house

What to do in Florida Keys

Popular places to visit

Duval Street

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.

Duval Street
Mallory Square

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.

Mallory Square
South Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach as well as a large group of people

Florida Keys Beaches

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Florida Keys Beaches during your trip to Long Beach Estates?

Florida Keys Beaches
Southernmost Point

Southernmost Point

Snap a memorable photograph from the edge of North America at this monumental landmark.

Southernmost Point
Sombrero Beach which includes a beach and general coastal views

Sombrero Beach

Play beach games; go swimming, kayaking or snorkeling; and lounge in the sun at one of Marathon’s most visited beaches.

Sombrero Beach
Smathers Beach which includes a sandy beach, a luxury hotel or resort and tropical scenes

Smathers Beach

Key West’s popular party beach has an electric atmosphere on the weekends and is a destination for water sports lovers.

Smathers Beach
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park which includes marine life

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Dive, figuratively or literally, into America’s first underwater park, located amid colorful marine life in the blue waters surrounding Key Largo, Florida.

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

The displays of old weapons and interpretive panels in a fort at the heart of the southernmost state park in the continental U.S. provide information about the Civil War.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

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.

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Areas of Florida Keys

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Old Town Key West

If you're spending some time in Old Town Key West, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Key West
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Key West Historic District

Travelers to Key West Historic District praise its fantastic nightlife. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Duval Street and Key West Cemetery.

Key West Historic District
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Downtown Key West

If you're spending some time in Downtown Key West, Duval Street and Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Key West
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New Town

Though New Town might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Smathers Beach and Key West Tropical Forest and Botanical Garden.

New Town
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Historic Seaport

While visiting Historic Seaport, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Key West Historic Seaport.

Historic Seaport
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory featuring flowers, animals and zoo animals

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.

Uptown - Upper Duval
Key West

Key West

Big Pine Key which includes a river or creek, a bay or harbor and general coastal views

Big Pine Key

Key Largo featuring outdoor eating and cafe lifestyle

Key Largo

Key Colony Beach

Key Colony Beach