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Old Town Trolley Tours® of Key West Route Map & Stops |
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Click On Stop Numbers Below to Find Out All that Key West has to Offer |
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Key West
Aquarium |
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Welcome to Key West's first attraction.
Meet stingrays and and a shark! See them eat and watch in wonder
as a variety of sea creatures swim around in their natural environment.
Come to the Key West Aquarium for an encounter with some of the world’s
most mysterious and beautiful marine animals. Since 1934, the aquarium
has been wowing guests with its variety of sea species. Listen and
learn as knowledgeable guides explain the underwater world that surrounds
the Florida Keys. Enjoy shark and turtle feedings and get a close
look at groupers, moray eels, barracudas, tropical fish and much
more. Visit the touch tank and meet hermit crabs, conchs, sea cucumbers
and horseshoe crabs. It’s a fun and exciting experience for
children from 0 to 103.
Tours and feedings daily @ 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 4:30pm |
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Key West
Shipwreck Treasures Museum |
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| Feel the exhilaration as you climb
65 feet in the air to the top of the observation tower for panoramic
views of Key West. Inside the Key West Shipwreck Museum,
you’ll have
that opportunity and more. Find out how those who made their living
off shipwrecks in the 1850’s watched and waited for ships sinking
off the coast in Key West. Discover the true dangers of the era of
shipwrecking and how it made Key West the wealthiest city per capita
in the United States. Through actor presentations, exhibits, laser
shows and collections of artifacts and treasures from actual shipwrecks,
visitors can venture back for a glimpse into the history of the shipwrecking
industry. It’s
an ideal “voyage” for adults and children. |
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Built in 1890 to serve as the commandant
and paymaster's quarters for the navy, the lovely wooden duplex sat
on the waterfront in Key West. President Harry Truman, in search
of a winter home and a place to recuperate and relax, made the Little
White House his second home, spending 175 days there.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
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Mallory Square |
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Witness one of the world’s
most majestic settings at Mallory Square. Here’s where
everyone comes to see, eat, shop and linger. Buy a locally
collected sea sponge, peruse a Wyland original in the gallery
and stop in at the famous Hog’s Breath Saloon. Mallory
Square is where it’s all at and where it all comes
together. It’s also where the evening transforms into
the renowned sunset celebration and when street performers,
colorful entertainers and mouth-watering foods emerge as
the sun begins to descend. Browse through the unique shops,
pick up a souvenir at Ron Jon Surf Shop and see the local
attractions. Find out what all the excitement is about.
A visit to Key West must include a stop at Mallory Square. |
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• Restaurants
• Shopping
• Public Restrooms Available |
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Custom House Museum |
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For a
bit of history and a look at how Key West got to where it is today,
stop in at the Key West Museum of Art and History inside the Custom
House. Built in 1891, the Custom House had many uses including
a post office, court house and government center. Today, after
a $9 million restoration, the beautiful red brick building is as
glorious as it was back in the day and is home to moving works
of art that portray the colorful past of Key West and historic
national events. Self guided tours take you through the era of pirates
and tobacco salesmen, to the life and career of Ernest Hemingway
and beyond. See Mario Sanchez’s
wood paintings of old Key West and portraits of famous Key West residents
by Paul Collins. Find out how the Navy got rid of the pirates and
how Key West went from riches to bankruptcy…and back. It’s
all here for you to discover. |
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Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum |
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Today’s the day” was his mantra and incredibly, Mel Fisher’s lifelong pursuit and dreams all came true before he died. The day was July 20, 1985 when, after 17 years of searching, Mel Fisher and his crew recovered the $450 million treasure from the Nuestra
Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita, two galleons that sunk in 1622.
Mel Fisher's Maritime Museum |
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Audubon House |
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The Audubon House marks the beginning of the restoration movement in Key West. Saved from being demolished in 1958, the 19th century Key West original is now a historic museum featuring the artwork of John James Audubon. Audubon, who visited the home in 1832, is famous for his exquisite drawings of birds. Visitors to the museum are given a guided tour of the house and gardens, interesting tales and facts about local history and the opportunity to see 28 of Audubon’s first edition works. Gorgeous antiques and time-period furnishings are also to be seen throughout the house, giving guests a taste of the sophistication and style of Key West during the 19th century. In the gardens, delicate orchids, pretty bromeliads, lush tropical foliage, an herb garden and an 1840-style nursery provide a lush retreat. Be sure to stop in at the gift shop for original Audubon prints, books on local history and nature, toys and other collectible items. |
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Fury - Pride of Key West Glass Bottom Boat |
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Embark on an adventure to the world-famous reefs off the coast of Key West. Aboard the Pride of Key West—a magnificent catamaran with a glass bottom, you’ll enjoy the fresh sea air as you voyage above the lively marine world underneath. Once you arrive above the reefs, be ready to catch your breath as vibrant sea life abounds right beneath your eyes. Through the glass bottom, you’ll see colorful fish, coral and plants. It’s an amazing adventure for children and adults as your guides explain the many aspects of the abundant sea species, corals and natural habitats of Key West. A fabulous way to explore the water without ever leaving the boat! The boat departs from 0 Duval Street in Mallory Square and takes you on a comfortable ride you’ll remember long after you return home. |
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Key West Historic Memorial Sculpture Garden |
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A lasting tribute to the
most famous and influential residents of Key West, the Key West Historic
Memorial Sculpture Garden is an oasis shared by all who live on the
island. Featuring impressive bronze busts of Ernest Hemingway, Asa
Tift, Harry S. Truman and others, the garden also includes a scenic
walkway paved with memorial bricks that are purchased by local citizens
then engraved with their names or the names of a loved one. A touching
landmark in Mallory Square, the garden opened in 1996 and has 36
sculptures created by sculptor James Mastin. More than 1,000,000
visitors stroll through the garden each year to gain an appreciation
for the grand history of Key West. |
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Waterfront Playhouse Theater |
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| Located on Mallory Square, the Waterfront Playhouse
Theater is the oldest continuously running theatre group in Florida.
For 65 years, the theater has brought laughter and entertainment
to the residents and tourists of the Keys. Housed inside a historic
old brick building that dates back to the 1850’s, the group
presents comedy and drama productions from December to June and offers
outreach programs to children and other community groups in Key West. |
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! |
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The
perfect complement to the odd and unusual sites in Key West, Ripley’s
Believe! it or Not is a spectacle to be enjoyed by adults and children
of all ages. The museum features 500 exhibits of strange, out-of-this-world
items that made Ripley’s famous. As you tour through displays,
see photographs and artifacts, you most definitely wonder, is it
real or not? Located on famous Duval Street, stop in to get out of
the hot sun—stay awhile to witness the weirdness. |
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Fury Catamarans |
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The Ultimate Key West Water Adventure
People from all over the world
come to Key West for the unique atmosphere, world-famous
attractions and of course, the refreshing turquoise waters
that surround the island. Whether you’d like to
dive in and snorkel, fly above the water in a parasail,
go on a glass-bottom boat excursion, take a sunset cruise
or try your hand at jet skiing, Fury Catamarans offers
a myriad of exciting adventures. From reef snorkeling
excursions and sunset cruises to glass bottom boat rides
and combo packages, stop by the Fury Catamaran departure
point at the Westin Marina in Mallory Square for information and reservations. |
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Restaurants |
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• Conch
Fritter Stand
• Island Juice Bar
• El Meson de Pepe’s Casa Cayo Hueso
• Hog’s Breath Saloon
• Kelly’s Caribbean Grill and Brewery
• Ben and Jerry’s
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Shopping |
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• Mallory Square Festival Marketplace
• Sponge Market
• Shell Warehouse
• Mel Fisher’s Treasure Sales
• Clinton Square Market
• Little Switzerland
• Wyland Gallery
• Key West Aloe
• Wings of Imagination
• Ron Jon Surf Shop
• Sponge Market |
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Hotels |
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Pier House Resort
1 Duval Street
(305) 296-4600
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Westin Key West
245 Front Street
(305) 294-4000
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Hyatt Key West
601 Front Street
(305) 809-1234
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Ocean Key House Resort
0 Duval Street
(800) 328-9815
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