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 (305-294-3633
305-294-3633)
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 (888-263-7393
888-263-7393)(305-294-7730305-294-7730)
An Island Oasis 630 South St (305-295-9464305-295-9464, 800-281-7813800-281-7813 ext.100)
Angelina Guest House 302 Angela St (305-294-4480305-294-4480, 888-303-4480888-3034480)
Artist House 534 Eaton St (305-296-3977305-296-3977, 800-582-7882800-582-7882)
Artist House on Fleming 1016 Fleming St (294-4043, 855-294-4043855-294-4043)
Atlantis House 1401 Atlantic Blvd (305-292-1532305-292-1532, 800-615-9214800-615-9214)
Authors Guesthouse 725 White St (305-294-7381305-294-7381, 800-898-6909800-898-6909)
Avalon Bed and Breakfast 1317 Duval St (305-294-8233305-294-8233, 800-848-1317800-848-1317)
AZUL Key West 907 Truman Ave (305-296-5152305-296-5152, 888-253-2985888-253-2985)
Banana Bay Resort 2319 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-6925305-296-6925)
The Banyan Resort 323 Whitehead St (305-296-7786305-296-7786, 866-371-9222866-371-9222)
Best Western Hibiscus 1313 Simonton St (305-294-3763305-294-3763, 800-972 5100800-972 5100)
Best Western Key Ambassador Resort In 3755 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-3500305-296-3500, 800-432-4315800-432-4315)
Cabana Inn 413 Appelrouth Lane 305-296-2323
Blue Marlin Motel 1320 Simonton St (305-294-2585305-294-2585, 800-523-1698800-523-1698)
Blue Parrot Inn 916 Elizabeth Street 1-800-231-BIRD1-800-231-BIRD (2473) or 1-305-296-00331-305-296-0033
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, 800-833-7368800-833-7368)
Caribbean House 226 Petronia St (305-296-0999305-296-0999, 877-296-0999877-296-0999)
Casa 325 Duval St (305-292-0011305-292-0011, 866-227-2325866-227-2325)
Casablanca Key West 900-904 Duval St (305-296-0815305-296-0815)
Casa Marina A Waldorf Astoria Resort 1500 Reynolds St (305-296-3535305-296-3535,1-888-303-57171-888-303-5717)
Casa DeLuces 422 Amelia St (305-294-5269305-294-5269, 800-833-0372800-833-0372)
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, 305-296-5553305-296-5553, 800-294-9560800-294-9560, 800-797-8787800-797-8787)
Chelsea House Pool & Gardens 709 Truman Ave (305-296-2211305-296-2211, 800-845-8859800-845-8859)
Coconut Beach Resort 1500 Alberta St (305-294-0057305-294-0057, 800-835-0055800-835-0055)
Coconut Grove 815 Fleming St (305-296-5107305-296-5107, 800-262-6055800-262-6055) Gay/Alternative
Coconut Mallory Resort and Marina 1445 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-292-0017305-292-0017, 866-316-1843866-316-1843)
Coco Plum Inn 611-615 Whitehead St (305-295-2955305-295-2955, 877-694-2955877-694-2955)
Colony Poolside Key West 714 Olivia St (305-600-5208305-600-5208)
Conch House Heritage Inn 625 Truman Ave (305-293-0020305-293-0020, 800-207-5806800-207-5806)
Conch Republic Cottage and Suites 510 Petronia St (305-296-5169305-296-5169, 800-413-1978800-413-1978)
Coral Tree Inn 823 Fleming St (305-296-2131305-296-2131, 800-362-7477800-362-7477) Gay/Alternative Courtesy of GayVacationKeyWest.com
Courtney’s Place 720 Whitemarsh Lane (305-294-3480305-294-3480, 800-869-4639800-869-4639)
Courtyard by Marriott Key West Waterfront 3031-41 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-6595305-296-6595, 888-869-7066888-869-7066)
Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha 430 Duval St (305-296-2991305-296-2991, 1-800-593-54471-800-593-5447)
Cuban Club Suites 1102-1108 Duval St (305-294-5269305-294-5269, 800-833-0372800-833-0372) 806 Fleming St (305-294-6777305-294-6777, 800-633-7439800-633-7439)
Curry Mansion Inn 511 Caroline St (305-294-5349305-294-5349, 800-253-3466800-253-3466)
Cypress House 601 Caroline St (305-294-6969305-294-6969, 800-525-2488800-525-2488)
Dewey House 506 South St (305-296-6577305-296-6577, 800-354-4455800-354-4455)
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, 800-833-0372800-833-0372)
Duval Gardens 1012 Duval St (305-292-3379305-292-3379, 800-867-1234800-867-1234)
Duval House 815 Duval St (305-294-1666305-294-1666)
Duval Inn 511 Angela St (305-295-9531305-295-9531, 877-418-6900877-418-6900)
Eaton Manor Guest House 1024 Eaton St (305-294-9870305-294-9870)
Eden House 1015 Fleming St (305-296-6868305-296-6868, 800-533-5397800-533-5397)
El Patio Motel 800 Washington St (305-296-6531305-296-6531, 866-533-5189866-533-5189)
Equator Resort for Men 818 Fleming St (305-294-7775305-294-7775, 800-278-4552800-278-4552) Gay/Alternative
Fairfield Inn and Suites 2400 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-5700305-296-5700, 800-228-2800800-228-2800)
Frances Street Bottle Inn 535 Frances St (305-294-8530305-294-8530, 800-294-8530800-294-8530)
Galleon Resort and Marina 617 Front St (305-296-7711305-296-7711, 800-544-3030800-544-3030)
Garden House 329 Elizabeth St (305-296-5368305-296-5368, 800-695-6453800-695-6453)
The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela St (305-294-2661305-294-2661, 800-526-2664800-526-2664)
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, 800-294-1644800-294-1644)
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, 877-270-0512877-270-0512)
Island House 1129 Fleming St (305-294-6284305-294-6284, 800-890-6284800-890-6284) Gay/Alternative
Jasmine House 817 Center St (877-413-5299877-413-5299)
Kay’s Cottage Center St (305-296-5169305-296-5169, 800-413-1978800-413-1978)
Key Lime Inn 725 Truman Ave (305-294-5229305-294-5229, 800-549-4430800-549-4430)
Key West Bed and Breakfast 415 William St (305-296-7274305-296-7274, 800-438-6155800-438-6155)
Key West Lodging by Center Court Key West 1075 Duval St Suite C-19 (305-296-9292305-296-9292, 800-797-8787800-797-8787)
Key West Harbor Inn 219 Elizabeth St (305-296-2978305-296-2978, 800-608-6569800-608-6569)
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, 800-492-1911800-492-1911)
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-296-8100305-296-8100,800-546-0885800-546-0885)
Knowles House 1004 Eaton St (305-296-8132305-296-8132, 800-352-4414800-352-4414)
La Mer Hotel 506 South St (305-296-6577305-296-6577, 800-354-4455800-354-4455)
La Pensione Inn 809 Truman Ave (305-292-9923305-292-9923, 800-893-1193800-893-1193)
La Te Da Hotel 1125 Duval St (305-296-6706305-296-6706, 877-528-3320877-528-3320)
L’ Habitation 408 Eaton St (305-293-9203305-293-9203, 800-697-1766800-697-1766)
Lighthouse Court 902 Whitehead St (305-294-9588305-294-9588, 877-294-9588877-294-9588)
Mango Tree Inn 603 Southard St (305-293-1177305-293-1177, 877-90-MANGO877-90-MANGO)
Marrero’s Guest House 410 Fleming St (305-294-6977305-294-6977, 800-459-6212800-459-6212)
Merlin Guest House 811 Simonton St (305-296-3336305-296-3336, 800-642-4753800-642-4753)
Mermaid and the Alligator 729 Truman Ave (305-294-1894305-294-1894, 800-773-1894800-773-1894)
New Orleans House 724 Duval St (305-293-9800305-293-9800, 888-293-9893888-293-9893) 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, 877-879-2362877-879-2362)
Ocean Key Resort and Spa Zero Duval St (305-296-7701305-296-7701, 800-328-9815800-328-9815)
Old Customs House Inn 124 Duval St (305-294-8507305-294-8507, 800-958-7101800-958-7101)
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, 800-413-1978800-413-1978) Pool House located @ 820 Center St
Orchid Key Inn 1004 Duval St (305-296-9915305-296-9915, 800-845-8384800-845-8384)
Palms Hotel 820 Whitehead St (305-294-3146305-294-3146, 800-558-9374800-558-9374)
Papa’s Hideaway 309 Louisa St (305-294-7709305-294-7709, 800-714-7709800-714-7709)
Paradise Inn 819 Simonton St (305-293-8007305-293-8007, 800-888-9648800-888-9648)
Parrot Key Beach House and Resort 2801 N. Roosevelt Blvd (305-809-2200305-809-2200, 888-665-6368888-665-6368)
Pearl’s Key West 525 United St (305-292-1450305-292-1450, 800-749-6696800-749-6696)
Pegusus International Hotel 501 Southard St (305-294-9323305-294-9323, 800-397-8148800-397-8148)
Pier House Resort and Caribbean Spa One Duval St (305-296-4600305-296-4600, 800-723-2791800-723-2791)
Pilot House 414 Simonton St (305-293-6600305-293-6600, 800-648-3780800-648-3780)
Poinciana Place 715 Whitmarsh Lane (877-413-5299877-413-5299, 386-454-2836386-454-2836)
Rose Lane Villas 511 Eaton St (305-292-2170305-292-2170, 800-294-2170800-294-2170)
Santa Maria Suites 1401 Simonton St (305-600-5165305-600-5165, 866-726-8259866-726-8259)
Seaport Inn of Key West 329 William St (305-294-3480305-294-3480, 800-869-4639800-869-4639)
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, 800-765-6438800-765-6438)
Sheraton Suites Key West 2001 S. Roosevelt Blvd (305-292-9800305-292-9800, 800-452-3224800-452-3224)
Silver Palms Inn 830 Truman Ave (305-294-8700305-294-8700, 800-294-8783800-294-8783)
Simonton Court 320 Simonton St (305-294-6386305-294-6386, 800-944-2687800-944-2687)
Southern Cross 326 Duval St (305-294-3200305-294-3200, 888-364-3200888-364-3200)
Southernmost House 1400 Duval St (305-296-3141305-296-3141, 877-552-9821877-552-9821)
Southernmost on the Beach Hotel Collection 1319 Duval St (305-296-6577305-296-6577, 800-354-4455800-354-4455)
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, 888-898-1051888-898-1051)
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, 877-629-5252877-629-5252)
Sunset Key Guest Cottages A Westin Resort 245 Front St (305-292-5300305-292-5300, 866-837-4249866-837-4249)
The Grand Guesthouse 1116 Grinnell St (305-294-0590305-294-0590, 888-947-2630888-947-2630
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, 800-578-7878800-578-7878)
Travelers Palm Inn & Guesthouses 815 Catherine St (305-304-1751305-304-1751)
Tropical Inn 812 Duval St (305-294-9977305-294-9977, 888-611-6510888-611-6510)
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-TRUMAN866-4-TRUMAN)
The Victoria House Vacation Rental 806 Truman Ave (305-296-7975305-296-7975, 888-459-9378888-459-9378)
Villas Key West 512 Angela St (305-296-7893305-296-7893, 866-539-9378866-539-9378)
The Westin Key West Resort and Marina 245 Front St (305-294-4000305-294-4000, 866-837-4250866-837-4250)
Weatherstation Inn 57 Front St (305-294-7277305-294-7277, 800-815-2707800-815-2707)
Westwinds Inn 914 Eaton St (305-296-4440305-296-4440, 800-788-4150800-788-4150)
Wicker Guesthouse 913 Duval St (305-296-4275305-296-4275, 800-880-4275800-880-4275)