Key West is not just a Florida beach town—it’s packed with culture and history: Wars have been fought here, and it has been home to both an American president and one of history’s most prolific writers, who left behind a beautiful home you can visit. If that’s not enough for you, the area delivers the expected (great beaches) and the unexpected (state and national parks with crowds that are delightfully sparse). The sportfishing off Key West is also world-renowned, and while we can’t promise you’ll catch a big one… you’ll probably catch a big one. For your next visit, here are the best things to do in Key West.
Read our complete Key West guide here, which includes:
Every review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that activity. When choosing things to do, our editors consider landmarks and experiences that offer an insider’s view of a destination, keeping authenticity, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
