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Things to see in Key West (United States): 18 places and when to go
Key West is a town in United States, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Museums and art (6), Nature (4). The best known are Ernest Hemingway House, Fort Zachary Taylor and USCGC Ingham. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 24.5552, -81.7827
- Places
- 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Museums and art (6) · Nature (4) · Diving (2) · With kids (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 204 km as the crow flies
What to see in Key West
The places in and around Key West, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Ernest Hemingway HouseHouse and museum in Key West, Florida, USA1.9 km
- Fort Zachary TaylorFlorida State Park and National Historic Landmark centered on a Civil War-era fort in Key West, Florida3.0 km
- USCGC Ingham1936 Treasury-class cutter2.6 km
- USNS General Hoyt S. VandenbergUS Navy transport ship sunk as artificial reef at Key West13 km
- Key West Butterfly and Nature ConservatoryZoo in Florida, United States1.7 km
- Basilica of St. Mary Star of the SeaChurch building in Key West, United States of America1.3 km
- USS Amesbury1943 Buckley-class destroyer escort21 km
- Southernmost Point BuoySouthernmost Point of the Continental U.S1.8 km
- Key West Shipwreck MuseumMuseum in Florida2.5 km
- Smathers BeachBeach in Key West, Florida, United States1.3 km
- Harry S. Truman Little White HouseHistoric site in Key West, Florida, USA; winter White House for Harry S. Truman2.5 km
- American Shoal LightLighthouse in Florida, United States27 km
- Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical MuseumHistoric site in Key West, Florida, USA2.8 km
- Key West AquariumZoo in Florida, United States2.5 km
- Key West BightNatural harbor and historical site in Key West, Florida2.1 km
- Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical GardenArboretum and botanical garden in Key West, Florida4.1 km
- Nancy Forrester's Secret GardenPark in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America1.8 km
- Weather Station InnHistory2.4 km
When to go to Key West
The best time to visit Key West is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:38
- FebPossible11:10
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:35
- MayBest time13:12
- JunBest time13:31
- JulBest time13:23
- AugBest time12:51
- SepBest time12:08
- OctBest time11:25
- NovPossible10:47
- DecPossible10:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29. In June, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Key West
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 204 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Key West?
The best known: Ernest Hemingway House, Fort Zachary Taylor, USCGC Ingham, USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Key West?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 29.
How do you get to Key West?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 204 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Key West as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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