Nearby Attractions
Key West:
Audubon House & Gardens
A fine example of early Key West architecture and furnished with fine antiques of the 1830s. The three-story frame house is held together entirely by wooden pegs. It nows serves as a museum housing an extensive collection of works by the painter/naturalist John James Audubon.
Whitehead & Greene; (305) 294-2116.
The Curry Mansion Tour: Browse through the 22-room home of Florida's first millionaire. A National Register Landmark masterpiece available for special events.
511 Caroline Street; 1-800-273-2877 or (305) 294-5349.
Ernest Hemingway House Museum: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Pauline lived in an old coral stone house from 1931 until the end of their marriage in 1940. Today, the house is a tribute to "Papa's" life and work, for it was here that he wrote such masterpieces as A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Daily tours reflect on Hemingway's works and his rigorous lifestyle. 907 Whitehead Street.
Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic Site: Recently rediscovered and unearthed this site is a treasure trove of Civil War weaponry and memorabilia. Beautiful mid-19th-century arched brickwork, parade grounds and the largest collection of Civil War cannons in the US. Beautiful little beach, especially suited for sunset-viewing and boat-watching. Western side of Island, off Southard Street; (305) 292-6713.
Mel Fisher's Maritime Heritage Society Museum: Don't miss this phenomenal exhibition of the treasure from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Maragarita, which sunk in the Atlanta Ocean in 1622 during a hurricane. 550 people and a cargo of gold, silver, emeralds and more were lost to the sea. Treasure salvor, Mel Fisher, made this remarkable "find" in 1985.
200 Green Street. (305) 294-2633.
Key West Aquarium: The first visitor's attraction built in the Keys, the aquarium opened in 1934. The small but informative exhibit includes a turtle pool, shark tanks, an experimental living coral reef and other displays of Atlantic and Gulf underwater life. #1 Whitehead Street; (305) 296-2051
Key West Nature Bike Tours: Enjoy an easy ride off the beaten path on a bicycle or Moped. See exotic flora and sample native fruits.
Corner of Truman & Simonton; (305) 294-1882.
Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center: 10 miles northeast to the property. Flea market
Points of Interest: Call for show dates and times. 5901 West College Road; (305) 296-1520.
The Wrecker's Museum: The oldest house in South Florida, circa 1829, this home exhibits wrecking history, old documents, ship models, paintings, undersea curios and maritime artifacts. 322 Duval Street.
Floridays Sailboat: This beautiful 60 ft. sailboat takes daily snorkeling excursions to the reef as well as romantic sunset sails. Also available for private charter.
Hyatt Marina; (305) 296-9900
Southpoint Divers: Featuring the only jet-propelled dive boats in the continental U.S. For both the experienced and the novice, offering deep dives, wreck dives and outer reef dives. One day lessons and certification also available.
Hyatt Marina; (305) 292-9778
Sunday Fishing: Deep sea charters available for full and half day trips aboard the "Sunday" charter boat.
Hyatt Marina; (305) 292-9900
Adventure Scooters: Experience the modes of transportation favored by locals. Bicycle and scooter rentals available.
Hyatt Parking Lot; (305) 293-9944
Personal Watercraft Tours: See the island from the water on a waverunner or by the air parasailing. Tours also available.
Hyatt Marina; (305) 292-3388
Mosquito Coast Kayaking Tours: The best way to get close to nature. Guided tours through the islands and mangroves. See birds and sea life close up and in their natural habitat.
1107 Duval Street; (305) 294-7178