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Restaurants and Bars

El Meson De Pepe
410 Wall Street & 3800 North Roosevelt Blvd.
Phone: (305) 295-2620 |
El Meson de Pepe's offers Cuban Conch Cuisine from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Cocktails and specialty drinks attract locals and tourists at the outside bar overlooking Mallory Square. Live Latin music nightly!

Kelly's Caribbean Bar and Grill
301 Whitehead Street
Phone: (305) 293-8484
E-mail: kellykeyw@aol.com
Enjoy Key West Caribbean Style. Enjoy Key West's charm at Kelly McGillis' Bar & Grill. Enjoy tasty beer made on the premise. Kelly's keeps it's charm with a happy and easy-going taste of Island cuisine. Celebrate your wedding reception at our lovely restaurant or simply let us host your function.

Hog's Breath Saloon
400 Front Street
Phone: (305) 292-2032
E-mail:  bosshog@hogsbreath.com
Famous bar, great drinks & music. Complete menu & raw bar.

The Cuban Mix Deli located at Key West Welcome Center
3840 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Phone: (305) 292-3999
We serve sandwiches, salads, breakfast, homemade ice cream & ices, fountain soda & Cuban coffee.  Open everyday from 7am to 6:30pm.  Dine in or carry out.

Hard Rock Cafe
313 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 293-0230
Hard Rock Cafe is located in a haunted Victorian house right in the heart of Old Town with a rock-and-roll atmosphere and the largest patio overlooking Duval Street. Hard Rock offers private rooms for any special event. We have special group menus or you can customize your own.
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville
500 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 292-1435
Serving dishes of Cajun and Caribbean fare as well as the "Cheeseburger in Paradise."
Sloppy Joe's Bar
201 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 294-5717
Email: info@sloppyjoes.com
We are not a restaurant company selling fish, but rather a fish company in the restaurant business.  We deal directly with the boat captains, and seek out the freshest fish available anywhere! 
  Rooftop Cafe
308 Front Street
Phone: (305) 294-2042
  Blond Giraffe
614 Front Street Building A & 107 Simonton Street
Phone: (305) 296-9174
  Pat Croce's Rum Barrel
Front & Simonton Sts. / 1 block off Duval
 

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Attractions

Conch Tour Train Key West

Conch Tour Train Key West
The World Famous Conch Train sightseeing tour of Key West focuses on the historic Old Town area of the island. Highlights include the Hemingway House, Mallory Square, Duval Street and the Historic Seaport. Stops in Mallory Square and the Historic Seaport.

Old Town Trolley Key West

Old Town Trolley Tours ® Key West
See the best first... with this fully narrated sightseeing tours of Key West, featuring over 100 points of interest. The trolley makes 9 stops so you can disembark along the way for shopping, attractions, and dining.

Key West Aquarium

Key West Aquarium
Key West's first attraction. The aquarium, built in 1934, features the turtles, sharks, game and tropical fish that are native to the waters of Key West. Touch Tank feedings and guided tours.

Key West Shipwreck Historeum Museum

Key West Shipwreck HISTOREUM® Museum
Step back to 1851 and discover the treacherous world of shipwrecking and how it made Key West the richest city in the United States. Live actors, artifacts, laser technology and a 60' lookout tower make the experience one of a kind!


Discovery Undersea Tours
Mailing Address: 251 Margaret Street
E-mail: info@discoveryunderseatours.com
Phone::  (800) 262-0099; (305) 293-0099 Fax: (305) 293-0199
Three trips are offered daily. Choose morning or afternoon trips, or join us for a romantic champagne sunset cruise to see the reef PLUS Key West's world-famous sunset.

The Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society and Museum
200 Greene Street
Phone: (305) 294-2633
E-mail:  info@mefisher.org
From the late fifteenth to the mid-eighteenth centuries, Europeans explored what was to them a whole "New World". Their exploits, their commerce and the havoc they wreaked by both accident and design on the native inhabitants of the Americas all have their echoes in the artifacts in our collection.

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
907 Whitehead Street
Phone: (305) 294-1136 Fax: (305) 294-2755
Bookstore Phone: (305) 294-1575
E-mail: info@hemingwayhome.com
Experience the calming contrast that this Key West home offered this complex man as you take a leisurely and inspiring tour of his mansion and gardens.

Key West Art & Historical Society
281 Front Street
Phone: (305) 295-6616
E-mail: cpennington@kwahs.org, gsidoti@kwahs.org, or  kmoody@kwahs.org 
KWAHS is community cultural organization that today operates the East Martello Museum and Gallery, the Key West Lighthouse Museum and Keeper's Quarters and the Key West Museum of Art & History in the Custom House, the Keys' finest cultural facility.

Fury Water Adventures - Key West
Reservations: (305) 294-8899 Private Charters: (305) 294-2369
Toll free Number: 1 (800) 994-8898
Email: info@furykeywest.com
For 3 decades visitors and locals alike have chosen Fury Water Adventures as their favorite Key West Water Attraction. Choose from a variety of watersports - Reef Snorkeling or Sunset Sails aboard the Fury Catamaran, thrills in the air with Fury Parasailing, or Reef Eco-Tours aboard the Fury Glass Bottom Boat, Fury's Combo Packages or Fury's Ultimate Adventure.
Key West Sculpture Garden by James Mastin
Located in Mallory Square
(Mastin's Mailing Address: 500 NE 55 Terrace; Miami, FL 33137)
Phone: (305) 754-1983 Fax: (305) 754-5703
Email: jamesmastin@jamesmastinart.com
The Key West Historical Sculpture Garden, sculpted by James Mastin, is a public sculpture park and open air museum in Mallory Square. Its 20-foot tall centerpiece and 36 life-sized bronze portrait busts pay tribute to the wrecking industry and the individuals who influenced the growing town.
Ripley's Belive it or Not!
108 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 293-9939
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
1316 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 296-2988; (800) 839-4647
Email: info@keywestbutterfly.com
This is a nature lover's paradise! Take a stroll through a tropical paradise...walk through an exotic and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature - butterflies.

Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
205 Whitehead Street
Phone: 305-294-2116; (877)-281-BIRD (2473)
johnaudubon@earthlink.net
A visit to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is an exploration into local history and folklore, while the gardens offer a lush one-acre view of tropical foliage.

Sharon Wells Walking & Biking Guide
Sharon Wells' splendid Walking & Biking Guide to Historic Key West outlines 10 self-guided tours, with maps, that allow you to explore Key West's historic, architectural, cultural and botanical delights at your own pace.
Theatre of the Sea
MM 84.5 US Hwy 1
Phone: (305) 664-2431
  Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
908 Whitehead Street
Phone:(305) 294-0012
  East Martello Museum
3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Phone: (305) 296-3913
  Oldest House - Wrecker's Museum
322 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 294-9502
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Dock 19 and 20 Amberjack Pier (Located at the City Marina)
Phone: (305) 296-9798
Email: info@charterboatlindad.com
Enjoy the fishing adventure of your life on our two 40' charter boats.We have such a variety of fishing areas something is always biting! Offshore is excellent for sailfish,dolphin, wahoo, and tuna. The Reefs/Wrecks are spectacular for barracuda, amberjack, king, grouper and snapper.
  Pirate Soul Museum
Front and Simonton Streets
  Wild Dolphin Adventures
P.O. Box 5766 Key West, FL 33045-5766
Phone: (305) 296-3737
Email: DaveLewis@wilddolphinadventures.com
Wild dolphin watching ecology tour and snorkeling trip to Key West Florida's beautiful shallow back country & Gulf of Mexico coral reefs. Watch Key West Florida's resident pod of wild Dolphins in their natural habitat on your tour aboard the CORAL REEFER, a fast twin engine 28' custom built boat.

Ghost Tours
430 Duval Street, Key West, FL
Meet at Hotel La Concha
Phone: (305) 294-9255
E-mail:  Ghost_of_Key_West@usa.net
Our evening tours are an hour long lantern led stroll through the shadowy streets & lonely lanes of Key West Old Town.

  Southernmost House
1400 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 296-3141

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Lodging & Transportation

Cape Air
Cape Air can whisk you away to Key West in less than an hour from Naples, Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale making it a perfect escape for a day trip or longer.
The Curry Mansion
511 Caroline Street
Phone: (305) 294-5349
Fabulous tour & inn.  Browse through the 24 room Victorian masterpiece.  Stay a night in Key West's finest inn.
Fairfield Inn
2400 North Roosevelt Blvd.
Phone: (800) 228-2800 ; (305) 296-5700 Fax: (305) 292-9840
The Fairfield Inn Key West by Marriott is the leading choice for Key West lodging in its class. Our Key West Florida accommodations and amenities are designed to satisfy the needs of all types of island guests – from couples to extended families, and from business professionals to international travelers -and a friendly, attentive multilingual staff is ready to respond to your special needs.
Atlantis Limousine Service
P.O. Box 6372
Phone: (305) 292-2901 Fax: (305) 294-1462
Email: dfowler367@aol.com
A Limousine For Any Occasion:
We provide Limousine Service for Airport Meet & Greet, Pickup And Departures for, Key West Airport,Miami Airport, Ft.Lauderdale Airport, West Palm Beach Airport. Also we do Weddings, Dinner Parties, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Miami Sporting Events.
Best Western Hibiscus Motel
1313 Simonton Street
Phone: (305) 294-3763; (800) 972-5100
Email: hib1313@aol.com
Located conveniently in Old Town Key West only 1 block from Duval Street. All rooms are completely renovated and non smoking. Come enjoy our lush and tropical setting surrounding a beautiful heated pool and Jacuzzi. Reasonable rates and complimentary continental breakfast.

Duck Key Online
Duck Key is a small islet located at mile marker 61 off the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys. Duck Key Online created this community website as a resource to residents of the island community.

  Southernmost Resorts
Phone: (800) 354-4455 or (305) 296-6577
Email: info@southernmostresorts.com
Southernmost Hotel and Resorts exceeds quality, comfort and value expectations and our commitment to providing exceptional service has defined our Key West hotels, Key West Resorts and Key West Bed and Breakfasts. Group meetings, honeymoon and wedding planning services are also available to the guests of Southernmost Resorts in Key West, Florida. 
  Conchomes.com
Phone: (305) 757-8083
Email: earle@pearlecomputer.com
Vacation Homes in Paradise.
3 Waterfront Lower Keys vacation homes all within 30 minutes or less from Key West.
  Doubletree Grand Key Resort
Phone: (305) 293-1818 or (202) 369-3925
3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
Email: rlahayne@tigglobal.com
  Best Western Florida Hotels and Motels
Best Western Florida Hotels and Motels. The official hotel lodging reservations and information site for the Best Western hotels in Florida - the Sunshine State.
  Car Rental USA
Compare car rental prices in one easy system. Save time and money. Free online booking.
  Duval Street Hotels
Duval Street Hotels offers great rates on over 50 hotels near Duval Street in Key West, Florida. All of our hotels have been approved by AAA and the Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection.
Key West Hotel Service
From hotels, attractions, maps and more, we are a trusted local leader for hotels, lodging and accommodations in the Key West area.
   

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Shopping

Key West Passports
Phone: (305) 296-3609
See the best of Key West with the Key West Passport. The Key West Passport offers discount sightseeing, attraction and retail packages.

Key West Key Lime Shoppe
200-A Elizabeth St.
Open Daily 9a.m.-9p.m.
Phone: (800) 376-0806
Email: limeshop@sprynet.com
Be sure to stop by when you're in Key West and enjoy a fresh piece of Key Lime Pie in our beautiful garden. You can relax by the pool and fountain in the midst of the lush tropical plants.
Peppers of Key West
602 Greene Street
Phone: (800) KW-SAUCE
Pepper of Key West is the island’s hot sauce shop with over 600 fiery food products to choose from. Looking for Dave's Insanity... Ring of Fire... Blair's After Death... dried chile peppers... or that sauce you had in the islands on your Caribbean vacation 3 years ago? Try us!
Wyland Galleries
Phone: (305) 292-4988 or (305) 294-5240
Internationally renowned marine life artist Wyland uses his art to inspire people to preserve and protect the ocean environment. View his paintings and sculptures at Wyland Galleries, 623 Duval Street and 102 Duval Street in Key West.

Key West Key Lime Pie Company
701 Caroline Street& 424 Greene Street
Phone: (305) 294-6567; (800) 872-2714
E-mail: info@keylimepiecompany.com
Key Westers have enjoyed this delicious dessert for over 100 years! Many early settlers of our island made the voyage from the Bahamas bringing with them the unique recipe that (with one alteration) would become a tangy treat made famous throughout the world.

Key West Hand Print Fabrics
201 Simonton Street
Phone: 294-9535
Need a new wardrobe for your cruise or vacation? Experience the pleasure of wearing something unique. Bring out your spirit of adventure with clothes that are FUN to wear.

  Little Switzerland
Phone: (305) 296-1988
  Mel Fisher's Treasure Sales
200 Greene Street & 613 1/2 Duval Street
Phone: (800) 494-1399
  Coach Factory
517 Duval Street
Phone: (305) 292-2708
  Conch Republic Trading Company
725 Duval Street
  Jewels
423 Front Street across from Wachovia Bank
Phone: (305) 292-2345
  Ron Jon Surf Shop
503 Front Street (Located next to the World Famous Conch Tour Train)
Phone: (305) 293-8880
  KW Jewelry Station
626 Duval Street & 508 Southard Street
Phone: (305) 294-0027

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FYI

Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
 Sarasota, Florida 34236
Mote Marine Laboratory (MML) is an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to excellence in marine and environmental sciences.
See A Room Key West
P.O. Box 431672
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Phone: (305) 872-3591
Email: info@seearoomkeywest.com
A virtual tour of Key West Hotels, Restaurants, and Attractions. We offer complete vacation packages and a friendly staff that will create a custom package for you. Sit back and relax, we do all the leg work, save you money, the service is Free, and we've seen it all. Would you like to see a room?
Florida Keys Best
Directory of links and information on Attractions, Activities, and Accommodations for Kids and Families visiting the Florida Keys and Key West.
  Conch Concierge
P.O. Box 1242
Key West, FL 33041
Phone: (305) 292-2292 Fax: (305) 295-1273
Email: MichaelV@ConchConcierge.com
The source for barefoot beach or sail boat
weddings. One call can plan your flights, lodging, local activities, dinner reservations and arrange a carefree wedding. Conch Concierge Uniglobe In House Travel. Over 20 years of experience.
  Florida Marine Research Institute
Education & Information Program, 100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-5095
The Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) is a part of the state's Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). FMRI conducts applied research and provides synthesized information used to better manage our marine resources.
  BestOnKeyWest.com
31034 Atlantis Drive
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Phone: (305) 731-1117
Email: chris@bestonkeywest.com
Online reservation service for hotels and activities in Key West
  Key West Welcome Center
3840 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Phone: (800) 284-4482
  Key West Travel Guide
1418 6th Street
Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (305) 296-6356
Email: info@keywesttravelguide.com
Island guide written by local resident concierges. Extensive listings for galleries, attractions, tours, watersports, and restaurants.
  Key West City Guide
715 Gull Wing Court
Galloway, NJ 08205
Phone: (609) 748-3376
Email: barbara@keywestcityguide.com
Key West hotels and city guide. Key West information source for traveling to Key West, Fla includes Key West online hotel reservations, boating, nightlife, dining and more.

  Key West Wedding Guide
1125 Angela Street
Phone: (305) 292-3195
Email: info@keywestweddingguide.com
Planning guide to wedding professionals and products in Key West, Florida. Everything you need to plan the perfect Key West wedding.

 

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