overlooking the harbor and sunset pier at duval street, this classic island-style hotel is a 3-minute walk from historic sloppy joes bar, a 6-minute walk from the harry s. truman little white house and 0. all suites feature balconies, and some have pull-out sofas. rooms with bright accents have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and whirlpool tubs, and some have private balconies. 8 miles from the ernest hemingway home and museum. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in addition to a full spa, an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a poolside lounge, amenities include a waterfront restaurant, a boutique and valet parking (surcharge) Key West International Airport 14 min
Southernmost Point of the Continental US (8 min) Simple monument located at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. & 90 miles north of Cuba. Truman Little White House (5 min) Offering guided tours, this museum once served as President Harry S. Truman's winter White House. Mallory Square (1 min) Waterfront square with restaurants & shops, known for its nightly festivals to watch the sunset. The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory (8 min) Glass-enclosed, plant-filled habitat for interactive walks among species of butterflies & birds. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park (16 min) State park features beach & water sport rentals, nature trails, a cafe & a pre-Civil War fortress. West Martello Tower (12 min) Part of a fort built in the 19th century, this landmark houses a garden club with scenic grounds. Key West Aquarium (2 min) Aquarium featuring a touch tank for hands-on experiences with sea anemones, plus free guided tours. Key West Cemetery (8 min) Cemetery opened in 1847, containing as many as 100,000 bodies, in sections by faith & ethnicity. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum (17 min) Visitors come to see Hemingway's studio, garden & 6-toed felines that may be descendants of his cat. Key West Shipwreck Museum (2 min) Tours, artifacts & films presented in a recreation of an 1850s wrecker's warehouse. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum (4 min) Small museum & conservation lab displaying a collection of artifacts from a 17th-century shipwreck. Key West Lighthouse (16 min) Now a museum, this historic lighthouse features access to the top via 88 steps & keepers quarters. Sunset Key (33 min) Tiny Key West island featuring a number of private homes, guest cottages & scenic beaches. Smathers Beach (14 min) Public beach is a spring break favorite with showers & volleyball plus windsurfer & Jet Ski rentals. Audubon House & Tropical Gardens (4 min) Restored residence with peaceful vibe featuring John James Audubon's works, tropical garden & shop. |