Lower Florida Keys
Travel Guide





Visit Lower Florida Keys
Where to stay in Lower Florida Keys

Old Town Key West
Old Town, the historic heart of Key West, boasts a central business district and numerous tourist attractions. Explore the Key West Aquarium, Ernest Hemingway House, Mallory Square, and more in this vibrant area.

Key West Historic District
Old Town Key West boasts a rich history with 2485 historic buildings, and is home to popular attractions like Ernest Hemingway House and Mallory Square. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in the central business district.

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.

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.

Beachside
If you're spending some time in Beachside, Smathers Beach and Florida Keys Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Seaport
While visiting Historic Seaport, you might make a stop by sights like Duval Street and Audubon House and Tropical Gardens.

Parmer's Resort
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

Sugar Loaf Lodge
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2025

Sugarloaf Key Hotel at KOA Resort
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2025

Old Florida Style, wrap around porch, boat basin for dockage, open water
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2025

Private Oceanfront Cottage with dockage, pool just minutes to Key West!
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2025

Canal front, dockage, 2 bedroom, 2 bath
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.

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

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

South Beach
The southernmost beach in the continental United States is a convenient sandy enclave, just minutes from the center of town.
Things to do

Day trip to Paradise from Miami: Key West Tour with Snorkeling, Open bar

Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast

Florida's Must-See Sights: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Full-Day Key West Tour and Coral Reef Snorkeling with Open Bar

MIAMI: Key West Day Trip with Boating Options
- Duval Street
- Southernmost Point
- Mallory Square
- Smathers Beach
- South Beach
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
- Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park
- Boca Chica Nude Beach
- Harry S. Truman Little White House
- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
- Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
- Florida Keys Eco - Discovery Center
- Calusa Beach
- Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
- Key West Shipwreck Museum