Key
West Outdoor Adventures
There is without question, just as much fun
to be had
offshore than onshore, while you're in Key West Florida.
While
on land, we suggest visiting the Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State
Park.
There is so much to do at the 54-acre park, from biking along
it's scenic trails to basking in the sun at it's beautiful beaches.
To take in some more of nature's beauty, we suggest the delightful Key
West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and Key West Tropical Forest and
Botanical Garden. You can't go wrong with both places if you want to
see the most vibrant Key West vegetation around.
If you'd like to spend time offshore, the list of
activities involved with the tropical waters off Key West is endless.
With
the only
living coral reef in North
America extending throughout the Keys, you can enjoy some of the best
scuba
diving and snorkeling in the United States.
Besides scuba
diving and snorkeling, we've got
some other great ideas on how to have fun while
you're out at
sea. We've compiled a
nice assortment of outdoor
adventures below, including fishing, sailing, jet skiing, and kayaking.
There are even ideas on how you can enjoy
the open waters but keep dry all the while. Activities
include taking an excursion on a Discovery Undersea Tours glass-bottom
boat and hopping aboard the Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry.
Key
West's beautiful beaches
are of course another great way to spend quality time outdoors.
A fun way to learn about all
kinds of Key West
attractions is by hopping onto a Conch Tour Train. Since
1958,
the Conch Tour Train has educated and entertained more than 15 million
Key West visitors, by taking them on a pleasant ride by many Key West
sights while giving an overview and explanation as to what each
landmark is all about.
Although not an outdoor adventure per se,
one must
visit the Southernmost Point monument while in Key West.
There
are great coastal views from that location, and just being there will
put you exactly at the southernmost point in the continental United
States.
Whatever you decide to do during the day, don't forget to put on plenty
of sunblock while you're out and about, as the sun is very
strong
on and off the
island. Unless you want to look like one of
the lobsters that live
offshore,
we strongly suggest keeping those bottles of SPF handy!
And, when your day of fun is complete, there are more good times ahead
at night.
That's because the best way to end each and every day you're
in
Key West is at Mallory Square for its Sunset Celebrations.
Besides looking out at a gorgeous sunset, there are all kinds
of
performers and street vendors that will keep you entertained and amused.
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Boo
Ya & Boo Ya II Fishing Charters
1801
North Roosevelt Boulevard - Key West, Florida 33040
800.790.7731
Rates:
$650-$850 Depending on time out at sea - Call for details
Hours:
Call for Details
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 Conch
Quest Sailboat Charters
Conch Harbor Marina Slip 9 - Key
West,
Florida 33040
305.432.2132
Rates:
Charter options include full-day, half-day, snorkel, sunset, and custom
cruises to the Marquesas, Dry Tortugas and Miami
Call for Details
Hours:
Reservations required
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Conch Tour Train
1805
Staples Avenue - Key West, Florida 33040
305.294.5161
Rates:
$29 Adults, $14 Children 4-12
Hours:
9:00am - 4:30pm daily, Trains depart about every 30 minutes
Closed the last Saturday in October for Fantasy Fest
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Discovery
Undersea Tours
251 Margaret Street - Key West, Florida 33040
305.293.0099
Rates:
$40, $16 Youth 5-11, Free Children 4 & Under
Hours:
3 tours daily, Call for Details
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 Dry Tortugas
National Park Ferry
240 Margaret Street - Key West,
Florida 33040
305.294.7009
Rates:
$149 Adults, $139 Students/Military with ID/Seniors 62+, $109 Children
4-16,
$99 Locals with ID
Additional Park Fee may be charged
Hours:
Call for
Details
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Fort
Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
305.292.6713
Parking, Snack Bar,
Restrooms, Chair Rentals, Barbecue & Picnic Areas
Admission fee to enter Park
Location
At the end of Southard Street on Truman Annex |
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Island Water Sports
Sea Doo Rentals and
Island Tours
245
Front Street - Key West, Florida 33040
305.296.1754
Rates:
Rates start at $75 for 1/2 hour and $125 for a 1 1/2 to 2 hour tour
Hours:
Call for Details
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Key
West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
1316
Duval Street - Key West, Florida 33040
305.296.2988
Admission:
$10 Adults, $8.50 Seniors & Military, $7.50 Children 4-12, $9
Locals
Hours:
9:00am-5:00pm
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Key West Sunset Celebration
Mallory Square - Key
West, Florida 33040
Admission:
Free
Hours:
At sunset, 365 days per year
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Key West Tropical Forest
& Botanical Garden
5210 College Road - Key West, Florida 33040
305.296.1504
Admission - Suggested Donations:
$5
Adults, $4 Seniors & Locals with ID
Free to Members and Children under 12 with adults
Hours:
Open every day 10:00am-4:00pm except
Christmas and New Year's Day
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 Lazy
Dog Kayak Guides
5106 Overseas Highway - Key West,
Florida 33040
305.295.9898
Rates:
$35 2-Hour Tour, $60 4-Hour Kayak & Snorkel Tour, $20 Rental
All prices are per person
Hours:
Daily 9:00am-6:00pm
Reservations required
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Snuba
of Key West
Garrison
Bight Marina on Palm Avenue - Key West, Florida 33040
305.292.4616
Admission:
$99 Adults, $79 Children 8-12, $44 Non Snuba snorkeling or rider
Hours:
Call for Details
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Southernmost Point
Corner
of Whitehead and South Streets
Admission:
Free
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White Knuckle Thrill Boat
5130
Overseas Highway - Key West, Florida 33040
305.797.0459
Rates:
$59 per person
Hours:
Call for Details
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