Museums and Attractions
Museums
There are a myriad of Museums and Attractions in Key West. It’s difficult to fit in all that Key West has to offer. The history of these museums and attractions will simply amaze you. I’ve compiled a list of my favorites and hope this helps with your Key West visit.
Mel Fisher Maritime and Heritage Society and Historical Museum
200 Greene St (305-294-3633305-294-3633)
The charm and history of this island is so amazing. One of my favorite destinations is the “Mel Fisher Maritime Museum “ which is at the corner of Greene and Whitehead streets. There you’ll be able to learn about one of America’s most famous treasure hunters. The Museum is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30am till 5pm and on Weekends and Holidays from 9:30am till 5pm.
It took Mel, some family members and an extraordinary team of scientists and divers over 16 years of scouring the floor of the Gulf of Mexico at great cost, both monetarily and emotionally to find the Spanish galleon ”Nuestra Senora de Atocha”, which sank in a hurricane in the Florida Straits in 1622!!! It’s an amazing story and if you haven’t heard of Mel Fisher before it’s a story you’ll never forget. There’s also a store where you can purchase artifacts recovered from the wreck-site which have been lost at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico for almost 400 years! Check it out! Adult admission is $11 and children $6. Go there. Learn about it. Visit their website to learn so much more. “Today’s the Day”.
Key West Shipwreck and Treasures Museum
The Schooner Western Union Key West Flagship
Flagler Station Overseas Railway Historium
Harry Truman’s Little White House
Fort East Martello Museum and Gardens
Key West Garden Club and West Martello Tower
Key West’s Oldest House Museum and Gardens (305-294-9501305-294-9501)
Located at 322 Duval St, right in the heart of Old Town, you’ll find this charming, wonderfully historic property. The Oldest House in Key West is free and open to the public daily from 10am till 4pm except Wednesdays and Sundays when they’re closed. The museum has staff on hand to answer any questions and inform guests of the history of the house and the family who lived there. “Casey” did a marvelous job explaining the amazing details and was extremely helpful and very friendly. It was a great pleasure talking with him.
This historic property is also available for private functions including, weddings, birthdays and anniversaries, as well as for companies and organizations. The private gardens can accommodate up to 125 seated diners or up to 300 people for cocktail parties. The gardens offer a beautifully manicured lawn, gazebo, quaint brick pathways and a gorgeous tropical foliage for your enjoyment. There’s also an original “Cook House” from the era that is simply incredible. The house was built on Whitehead Street and the moved to this location around 1836. It’s really well worth the time to stop in to this wonderfully historic landmark when you’re in Key West. I would consider it a must-do!
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Key West Nature Theater and Planeterium
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
Clinton Square Market Website Courtesy of FlKeysToday.com
Key West Turtle Museum Website Courtesy of Keywesttravelguide.com
Key West Shell Museum
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast, Guesthouses and Inns
There are so many great lodging choices in Key West it’s hard to believe. We always try to stay somewhere different than the time previous. It kind of gives you a wonderful perspective of the island as a whole as well as a history lesson of the properties themselves. This tropical paradise offers visitors a myriad of guest
houses, hotels, motels, B&B’s, condos, time shares and vacation home rentals to fit everyone’s individual needs and budget. Pricing and availabilities vary greatly so be sure to call ahead for the best possible rates.
Most, if not all lodging in Key West have websites so you can check out amenities and pictures of most of the rooms, but if you have any further questions you can always call or e-mail the properties directly for any further inquiries. Most have toll-free numbers as well. Generally, office hours run from approximately 9am till about 6pm daily. Try to remember that what these type properties may lack, as far as creature comforts, they more than make up for with their history, charm, beauty and friendly staff. With so much to see and do in KW, we’ll help ensure that you find the perfect Island getaway lodging to make your stay all that it should be.
Below I’ve compiled a list of as many lodging choices as I could find in Key West, and have them listed in alphabetical order. If I’ve missed some, let me know and I’ll be happy to add them.
1800 Atlantic Suites 1800 Atlantic Blvd 305-294-8877, 800-433-2819 Office located @ 1225 White St
Albury Court 1030 Eaton St 305-294-9870, 877-299-987
Alexander’s Guest Housek Gay/Alternative 1118 Fleming St 305-294-9919, 1-800-654-9919
Alexander Palms Court 715 South St 305-296-6413 800-858-1943
Almond Tree In 512 Truman Ave 305-296-5415, 800-311-4292
Ambrosia House 622 Fleming St 305-296-9838, 800-535-9838
Andrews Inn and Garden Cottages Zero Whalton Lane (888-263-7393888-263-7393)(305-294-7730
305-294-7730)
An Island Oasis 630 South St (305-295-9464305-295-9464, 800-281-7813
800-281-7813 ext.100)
Angelina Guest House 302 Angela St (305-294-4480305-294-4480, 888-303-4480
888-3034480)
Artist House 534 Eaton St (305-296-3977305-296-3977, 800-582-7882
800-582-7882)
Artist House on Fleming 1016 Fleming St (294-4043, 855-294-4043855-294-4043)
Atlantis House 1401 Atlantic Blvd (305-292-1532305-292-1532, 800-615-9214
800-615-9214)
Authors Guesthouse 725 White St (305-294-7381305-294-7381, 800-898-6909
800-898-6909)
Avalon Bed and Breakfast 1317 Duval St (305-294-8233305-294-8233, 800-848-1317
800-848-1317)
AZUL Key West 907 Truman Ave (305-296-5152305-296-5152, 888-253-2985
888-253-2985)
Banana Bay Resort 2319 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-6925305-296-6925)
The Banyan Resort 323 Whitehead St (305-296-7786305-296-7786, 866-371-9222
866-371-9222)
Best Western Hibiscus 1313 Simonton St (305-294-3763305-294-3763, 800-972 5100
800-972 5100)
Best Western Key Ambassador Resort In 3755 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-3500305-296-3500, 800-432-4315
800-432-4315)
Cabana Inn 413 Appelrouth Lane 305-296-2323
Blue Marlin Motel 1320 Simonton St (305-294-2585305-294-2585, 800-523-1698
800-523-1698)
Blue Parrot Inn 916 Elizabeth Street 1-800-231-BIRD1-800-231-BIRD (2473) or 1-305-296-0033
1-305-296-0033
Bone Island Vacation Rentals 219 Simonton Street Local
Reservations: (305) 293-9953(305) 293-9953, Fax: (877) 820-2972 Toll Free Reservations: (888) 820-9953
(888) 820-9953
Cabanas of Key West 1075 Duval St Suite C (305-294-0990305-294-0990, 800-833-7368
800-833-7368)
Caribbean House 226 Petronia St (305-296-0999305-296-0999, 877-296-0999
877-296-0999)
Casa 325 Duval St (305-292-0011305-292-0011, 866-227-2325
866-227-2325)
Casablanca Key West 900-904 Duval St (305-296-0815305-296-0815)
Casa Marina A Waldorf Astoria Resort 1500 Reynolds St (305-296-3535305-296-3535,1-888-303-5717
1-888-303-5717)
Casa DeLuces 422 Amelia St (305-294-5269305-294-5269, 800-833-0372
800-833-0372)
Cayo Hueso Resorts 513 United St (305-294-4819305-294-4819)
Center Court Historic Inn and Cottages 916 Center St (305-296-9292305-296-9292, 305-296-5553
305-296-5553, 800-294-9560
800-294-9560, 800-797-8787
800-797-8787)
Chelsea House Pool & Gardens 709 Truman Ave (305-296-2211305-296-2211, 800-845-8859
800-845-8859)
Coconut Beach Resort 1500 Alberta St (305-294-0057305-294-0057, 800-835-0055
800-835-0055)
Coconut Grove 815 Fleming St (305-296-5107305-296-5107, 800-262-6055
800-262-6055) Gay/Alternative
Coconut Mallory Resort and Marina 1445 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-292-0017305-292-0017, 866-316-1843
866-316-1843)
Coco Plum Inn 611-615 Whitehead St (305-295-2955305-295-2955, 877-694-2955
877-694-2955)
Colony Poolside Key West 714 Olivia St (305-600-5208
305-600-5208)
Conch House Heritage Inn 625 Truman Ave (305-293-0020305-293-0020, 800-207-5806
800-207-5806)
Conch Republic Cottage and Suites 510 Petronia St (305-296-5169305-296-5169, 800-413-1978
800-413-1978)
Coral Tree Inn 823 Fleming St (305-296-2131305-296-2131, 800-362-7477
800-362-7477) Gay/Alternative Courtesy of GayVacationKeyWest.com
Courtney’s Place 720 Whitemarsh Lane (305-294-3480305-294-3480, 800-869-4639
800-869-4639)
Courtyard by Marriott Key West Waterfront 3031-41 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-6595305-296-6595, 888-869-7066
888-869-7066)
Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha 430 Duval St (305-296-2991305-296-2991, 1-800-593-5447
1-800-593-5447)
Cuban Club Suites 1102-1108 Duval St (305-294-5269305-294-5269, 800-833-0372
800-833-0372) 806 Fleming St (305-294-6777
305-294-6777, 800-633-7439
800-633-7439)
Curry Mansion Inn 511 Caroline St (305-294-5349305-294-5349, 800-253-3466
800-253-3466)
Cypress House 601 Caroline St (305-294-6969305-294-6969, 800-525-2488
800-525-2488)
Dewey House 506 South St (305-296-6577305-296-6577, 800-354-4455
800-354-4455)
Doubletree Grand Key Resort 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-293-1818305-293-1818, 800-222-tree)
Douglas House 419 Amelia St (305-294-5269305-294-5269, 800-833-0372
800-833-0372)
Duval Gardens 1012 Duval St (305-292-3379305-292-3379, 800-867-1234
800-867-1234)
Duval House 815 Duval St (305-294-1666305-294-1666)
Duval Inn 511 Angela St (305-295-9531305-295-9531, 877-418-6900
877-418-6900)
Eaton Manor Guest House 1024 Eaton St (305-294-9870305-294-9870)
Eden House 1015 Fleming St (305-296-6868305-296-6868, 800-533-5397
800-533-5397)
El Patio Motel 800 Washington St (305-296-6531305-296-6531, 866-533-5189
866-533-5189)
Equator Resort for Men 818 Fleming St (305-294-7775305-294-7775, 800-278-4552
800-278-4552) Gay/Alternative
Fairfield Inn and Suites 2400 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-5700305-296-5700, 800-228-2800
800-228-2800)
Frances Street Bottle Inn 535 Frances St (305-294-8530305-294-8530, 800-294-8530
800-294-8530)
Galleon Resort and Marina 617 Front St (305-296-7711305-296-7711, 800-544-3030
800-544-3030)
Garden House 329 Elizabeth St (305-296-5368305-296-5368, 800-695-6453
800-695-6453)
The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela St (305-294-2661305-294-2661, 800-526-2664
800-526-2664)
Harborside Motel and Marina 903 Eisenhower Dr (305-294-2780305-294-2780)
Heartbreak Hotel 716 Duval St (305-296-5558305-296-5558)
Heron House 512 Simonton St (305-294-9227305-294-9227, 800-294-1644
800-294-1644)
Heron House Court 412 Frances St (800-932-9119800-932-9119)
Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa 601 Front St (305-809-1234305-809-1234)
Hyatt Sunset Harbor 200 Sunset Lane (305-292-2001305-292-2001)
Hyatt Winward Pointe 3765 S. Roosevelt Blvd(305-293-5050305-293-5050
Ibis Bay Waterfront Resort 3101 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-1043305-296-1043)
Island City House 411 William St (305-600-3876305-600-3876, 877-270-0512
877-270-0512)
Island House 1129 Fleming St (305-294-6284305-294-6284, 800-890-6284
800-890-6284) Gay/Alternative
Jasmine House 817 Center St (877-413-5299877-413-5299)
Kay’s Cottage Center St (305-296-5169305-296-5169, 800-413-1978
800-413-1978)
Key Lime Inn 725 Truman Ave (305-294-5229305-294-5229, 800-549-4430
800-549-4430)
Key West Bed and Breakfast 415 William St (305-296-7274305-296-7274, 800-438-6155
800-438-6155)
Key West Lodging by Center Court Key West 1075 Duval St Suite C-19 (305-296-9292305-296-9292, 800-797-8787
800-797-8787)
Key West Harbor Inn 219 Elizabeth St (305-296-2978305-296-2978, 800-608-6569
800-608-6569)
Key West Hideaways Old Town Locations Office 818 White St Suite #1 (305-296-9090305-296-9090)
Key West Innkeepers Association (305-295-9500305-295-9500, 800-492-1911
800-492-1911)
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-8100305-296-8100,800-546-0885
800-546-0885)
Knowles House 1004 Eaton St (305-296-8132305-296-8132, 800-352-4414
800-352-4414)
La Mer Hotel 506 South St (305-296-6577305-296-6577, 800-354-4455
800-354-4455)
La Pensione Inn 809 Truman Ave (305-292-9923305-292-9923, 800-893-1193
800-893-1193)
La Te Da Hotel 1125 Duval St (305-296-6706305-296-6706, 877-528-3320
877-528-3320)
L’ Habitation 408 Eaton St (305-293-9203305-293-9203, 800-697-1766
800-697-1766)
Lighthouse Court 902 Whitehead St (305-294-9588305-294-9588, 877-294-9588
877-294-9588)
Mango Tree Inn 603 Southard St (305-293-1177305-293-1177, 877-90-MANGO
877-90-MANGO)
Marrero’s Guest House 410 Fleming St (305-294-6977305-294-6977, 800-459-6212
800-459-6212)
Merlin Guest House 811 Simonton St (305-296-3336305-296-3336, 800-642-4753
800-642-4753)
Mermaid and the Alligator 729 Truman Ave (305-294-1894305-294-1894, 800-773-1894
800-773-1894)
New Orleans House 724 Duval St (305-293-9800305-293-9800, 888-293-9893
888-293-9893) Gay /Male Only
Oasis Inn 822 Fleming St (305-296-2131305-296-2131) Gay/Alternative
Ocean Breeze Inn 625 South St (305-296-2829305-296-2829, 877-879-2362
877-879-2362)
Ocean Key Resort and Spa Zero Duval St (305-296-7701305-296-7701, 800-328-9815
800-328-9815)
Old Customs House Inn 124 Duval St (305-294-8507305-294-8507, 800-958-7101
800-958-7101)
Old Town Manor 511 Eaton St (office) 305-292-2170305-292-2170 Facebook
Old Town Manor, formerly Eaton Lodge, is a really wonderful place to stay when you visit Key West and it’s located right in the heart of historic “Old Town” only steps away from world famous Duval St. They offer very affordable pricing and a friendly staff that will make you feel right at home. Built in 1886, this beautiful property offers all guests a choice between 1,2,or 3 BR units with private bath, a delicious all natural continental breakfast, free wireless Internet access, cable TV, free DVD rentals and much more. Most rooms come with either Queen or King sized beds. If you feel like you just can’t leave your pet behind, Old town Manor is also pet-friendly!
They also have a beautiful swimming pool located next door at their sister property “Rose Lane Villas“. Email:info@roselanevillas.com My wife and I stayed at the Villas when we got married last year and it was fabulous. The Villas offer guests 6 different room choices from 1, 2 or 3 bedroom units, well equipped for the family including full kitchens, private baths, free wireless, DVD rentals and parking. It’s also a great place to stay especially if you’re traveling with a larger group. If you call ahead early enough you might be able to reserve the entire Rose Lane compound for your party and enjoy the privacy of your own courtyard with a gorgeous swimming pool and still be steps away from Duval St. Special discounts are often available for either property if you check the website or by calling.
There is a great deal of history associated with these two wonderful properties and I am quite sure that you will have a very enjoyable and relaxing stay every time you visit these two charming locations! Check out the testimonials page and you’re sure to see why Rose Lane villas are the perfect place to stay when you’re in Key West.
Olivia by Duval 511 Olivia St (305-296-5169305-296-5169, 800-413-1978
800-413-1978) Pool House located @ 820 Center St
Orchid Key Inn 1004 Duval St (305-296-9915305-296-9915, 800-845-8384
800-845-8384)
Palms Hotel 820 Whitehead St (305-294-3146305-294-3146, 800-558-9374
800-558-9374)
Papa’s Hideaway 309 Louisa St (305-294-7709305-294-7709, 800-714-7709
800-714-7709)
Paradise Inn 819 Simonton St (305-293-8007305-293-8007, 800-888-9648
800-888-9648)
Parrot Key Beach House and Resort 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-809-2200305-809-2200, 888-665-6368
888-665-6368)
Pearl’s Key West 525 United St (305-292-1450305-292-1450, 800-749-6696
800-749-6696)
Pegusus International Hotel 501 Southard St (305-294-9323305-294-9323, 800-397-8148
800-397-8148)
Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa One Duval St (305-296-4600305-296-4600, 800-723-2791
800-723-2791)
Pilot House 414 Simonton St (305-293-6600305-293-6600, 800-648-3780
800-648-3780)
Poinciana Place 715 Whitmarsh Lane (877-413-5299877-413-5299, 386-454-2836
386-454-2836)
Rose Lane Villas 511 Eaton St (305-292-2170305-292-2170, 800-294-2170
800-294-2170)
Santa Maria Suites 1401 Simonton St (305-600-5165305-600-5165, 866-726-8259
866-726-8259)
Seaport Inn of Key West 329 William St (305-294-3480305-294-3480, 800-869-4639
800-869-4639)
Seashell Motel and Key West Hostel 718 South St (305- 296-5719305- 296-5719)
Seascape Tropical Inn 420 Olivia St (305-296-7776305-296-7776, 800-765-6438
800-765-6438)
Sheraton Suites Key West 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-292-9800305-292-9800, 800-452-3224
800-452-3224)
Silver Palms Inn 830 Truman Ave (305-294-8700305-294-8700, 800-294-8783
800-294-8783)
Simonton Court 320 Simonton St (305-294-6386305-294-6386, 800-944-2687
800-944-2687)
Southern Cross 326 Duval St (305-294-3200305-294-3200, 888-364-3200
888-364-3200)
Southernmost House 1400 Duval St (305-296-3141305-296-3141, 877-552-9821
877-552-9821)
Southernmost on the Beach Hotel Collection 1319 Duval St (305-296-6577305-296-6577, 800-354-4455
800-354-4455)
Southern Most Point Guest House 1327 Duval St (305-294-0715305-294-0715)
Southwind Motel 1321 Simonton St (305-296-2215305-296-2215)
Spanish Gardens Motel 1325 Simonton St (305-294-1051305-294-1051, 888-898-1051
888-898-1051)
Speakeasy Inn 1117 Duval St (305-296-2680305-296-2680)
Spindrift Motel 1212 Simonton St (305-296-3432305-296-3432)
Suite Dreams Inn 1001 Von Phister St (305-292-4713305-292-4713)
Sunrise Suites Resort 3685 Seaside Dr (305-296-6661305-296-6661, 877-629-5252
877-629-5252)
Sunset Key Guest Cottages A Westin Resort 245 Front St (305-292-5300305-292-5300, 866-837-4249
866-837-4249)
The Grand Guesthouse 1116 Grinnell St (305-294-0590305-294-0590, 888-947-2630
888-947-2630
The Inn at Key West 3420 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-294-5541305-294-5541)
Key West Inn and Bayside Suites 3444 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-7953305-296-7953, 800-578-7878
800-578-7878)
Travelers Palm Inn & Guesthouses 815 Catherine St (305-304-1751305-304-1751)
Tropical Inn 812 Duval St (305-294-9977305-294-9977, 888-611-6510
888-611-6510)
The Beach Villas 1815 Atlantic Blvd (305-294-1525305-294-1525)
The Reach Resort 1435 Simonton St (888-318-4316888-318-4316)
The Truman Hotel 611 Truman Ave (305-296-6700305-296-6700, 866-4-TRUMAN
866-4-TRUMAN)
The Victoria House Vacation Rental 806 Truman Ave (305-296-7975305-296-7975, 888-459-9378
888-459-9378)
Villas Key West 512 Angela St (305-296-7893305-296-7893, 866-539-9378
866-539-9378)
The Westin Key West Resort and Marina 245 Front St (305-294-4000305-294-4000, 866-837-4250
866-837-4250)
Weatherstation Inn 57 Front St (305-294-7277305-294-7277, 800-815-2707
800-815-2707)
Westwinds Inn 914 Eaton St (305-296-4440305-296-4440, 800-788-4150
800-788-4150)
Wicker Guesthouse 913 Duval St (305-296-4275305-296-4275, 800-880-4275
800-880-4275)