a resort fee is charged. set on the eastern end of key west, this relaxed, waterfront condo resort is 2. 6 miles from the ernest hemingway home and museum. 2 miles from smathers beach and 3. amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a hot tub, a picnic area with barbecue grills, a children's playground and an on-site marina with boat slips (surcharge). informal condos (ranging from studios to 2-bedroom units) feature bright decor, and come with tvs, dvd players, private balconies, and either kitchenettes or full-size kitchens. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Key West International Airport 2 min
Southernmost Point of the Continental US (12 min) Simple monument located at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. & 90 miles north of Cuba. Fort East Martello Museum (3 min) 1800s brick fortress with varied displays from the region's past, like deep-sea equipment. Key West Shipwreck Museum (16 min) Tours, artifacts & films presented in a recreation of an 1850s wrecker's warehouse. Mallory Square (16 min) Waterfront square with restaurants & shops, known for its nightly festivals to watch the sunset. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum (14 min) Small museum & conservation lab displaying a collection of artifacts from a 17th-century shipwreck. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park (15 min) State park features beach & water sport rentals, nature trails, a cafe & a pre-Civil War fortress. Key West Aquarium (14 min) Aquarium featuring a touch tank for hands-on experiences with sea anemones, plus free guided tours. Key West Lighthouse (12 min) Now a museum, this historic lighthouse features access to the top via 88 steps & keepers quarters. West Martello Tower (8 min) Part of a fort built in the 19th century, this landmark houses a garden club with scenic grounds. Key West Cemetery (12 min) Cemetery opened in 1847, containing as many as 100,000 bodies, in sections by faith & ethnicity. Smathers Beach (5 min) Public beach is a spring break favorite with showers & volleyball plus windsurfer & Jet Ski rentals. Truman Little White House (14 min) Offering guided tours, this museum once served as President Harry S. Truman's winter White House. The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory (11 min) Glass-enclosed, plant-filled habitat for interactive walks among species of butterflies & birds. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum (12 min) Visitors come to see Hemingway's studio, garden & 6-toed felines that may be descendants of his cat. Audubon House & Tropical Gardens (14 min) Restored residence with peaceful vibe featuring John James Audubon's works, tropical garden & shop. |