Top 12 Things to Do in Key West, Florida, Key West, Florida

Key West – an island city and the furthest point of the Florida Keys is famous for its sub-tropical town full of life, color and celebration, yet still laid back enough to sense the history and tradition that makes it one of the unique destinations in the United States. There is an endless amount of things to do in the waters surrounding the keys. While this adorable island city is undoubtedly the water activity capital of southern Florida, you don’t have to leave it’s charming shores to find things to do in Key West. Even though this island is known for its pristine beaches, and mystical underwater playgrounds of coral reefs and marine wildlife to explore for the outdoorsy visitors, it also has tours on land for sightseeing and history buffs.

Based on my recent trip during the last Independence Day weekend, here’s my list of top 12 things to do in Key West that will make your trip memorable!

No trip to the Key West is complete without getting yourselves clicked at the Southernmost point, one of an iconic spot and most visited tourist attractions in Key West located at the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street. Southernmost Point Buoy is an anchored concrete buoy marking one of the extreme points of the United States as well as the continent of the North America. To beat the crowd, lines, heat, and lack of parking, try to visit in the morning! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).