Things to Do
In The Florida Keys, adventure is just a footstep (or paddle, or fin) away. Whether you’re chasing sunrise paddle-trips, sunset sails, or discovering hidden mangrove tunnels, there’s always something new to try. Museums, wildlife tours, water sports, quirky local events—every destination brings its own flavor of fun. These listings span every kind of experience: rugged and wild, soft and serene, absurdly beautiful. So map out some time, pack your curiosity, and let the Keys pull you in.
America's 250 in the Florida Keys
Monroe County is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with community-wide experiences that honor our nation’s history while showcasing the unique spirit of The Florida Keys.
Historic Pigeon Key
Visitors to Pigeon Key venture back in time to a tiny island that played a tremendous role in the Florida Keys of today.
Florida Keys State Parks
Ten secluded state parks throughout the 125-mile-long Florida Keys include the Keys’ most scenic wide-open spaces for exploration, solitude and...
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Oldest House Museum & Gardens Key West
Old Island Restoration Foundation — preserving historic buildings & culture in Key West since 1960.
Abstracta
A small Duval Street gallery stocked with work that does not look like anybody else's on the street, including sculpture built out of reclaimed metal. It stays open into the evening, which makes it one of the few galleries you can browse after dinner.
Millionaire Gallery
Signed guitars, Hollywood wardrobe, and autographed sports and music pieces, built into shadowbox displays and certified by third-party authenticators. The Duval Street gallery opens in the afternoon and stays open into the evening.
90 Miles to Cuba
A weather-beaten shell-cleaning shack in the Historic Seaport, now packed with ships' portholes, old anchors, antique postcards of Cuba and paintings of a Key West that mostly is not there anymore. It opens a few afternoons a week, so check before you walk over.
LIK Fine Art
Peter Lik photographs Key West water, and the gallery on Duval hangs those images alongside the panoramas that made his name. Open until nine every night, with Brazilian ebony underfoot and the lights turned down so the prints do the work.
Schooner Wharf Bar
Historic waterfront bar in Key West offering live music, fresh seafood, and island vibes.
Effusion Gallery
Four thousand square feet over two floors, hung with hyperreal candy wrappers the size of a door and portraits set with Swarovski crystals. It is also open late, which makes it the one gallery on Duval you can walk into after dinner.
Old Town Trolley Tours Key West
Key West hop-on/hop-off trolley tour with narrated stops & perks.
Yankee Freedom Dry Tortugas Ferry
Dry Tortugas National Park — remote Florida Keys paradise 70 miles west of Key West featuring historic Fort Jefferson, turquoise water, pristine beaches and world-class snorkeling.
Sunshine Apparel_1
Sunshine Apparel_1 — stylish, island-inspired clothing boutique in Key West.
Truman Waterfront Market
Key West Farmers Market — vibrant open-air market every Thursday afternoon on the waterfront with fresh produce, artisan goods and island-style fun.
Key West Sunsets
Isaac Valdes sets up at the Sunset Celebration every night, with giclée prints, digital work and hand-carved pieces framed by his wife Danay in salvaged lobster trap wood. Find him at Mallory Square from about 6:15pm.
The Key West Nature Preserve
The Key West Nature Preserve – a hidden coastal oasis of mangroves, native wildlife, and quiet beachfront tucked behind bustling Key West.