A Key West Travel Guide
Explore a Variety of Key West Attractions
The Florida Keys are famous worldwide for their natural beauty, superb weather, unmatched fishing and diving, and exciting nightlife. By choosing Parrot Key Resort as your ultimate Florida vacation destination, you’ll find yourself in the heart of things to do in Key West. Key West is a renowned destination with a fascinating historic district and bustling waterfront. Famed for its nightlife and attractions, you can’t go wrong with a Key West vacation!
Adventure Activities in Key West and the Florida Keys
Guests at Parrot Key Hotel and Resort will find an endless array of things to do in Key West, almost all of them related to the gorgeous waters that surround the historic city. Parrot Key Resort's staff can help make arrangements for an extensive variety of fun-filled activities, from fishing and scuba diving to eco tours and boat rentals. Contact the resort's front desk for more information about your personal adventure in Key West.
Watersports
The Florida Keys are synonymous with the excitement of watersports. Parrot Key Resort's on-site rental servicescan provide you with jet skis and kayaks to investigate the inviting waters of Key West. If you'd prefer to rent your own boat, enjoy a sunset dinner cruise, or relish a bird's eye view of Key West while parasailing, Parrot Key staff can make the appropriate arrangements.
Fishing
Key West offers some of the finest fishing in the world. Ernest Hemingway fished these waters, for giant blue marlin as do locals and visitors every day. 225 species of gamefish can be found in the crystal clear waters of Key West. Bring your own boat or let an experienced captain help you hone your skills.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Whether you are an experienced diver or a snorkeling novice, the beautiful reefs of Key West await. Thousands of tropical fish, plants and marine life can be found in Key West, one of the most popular diving spots in the world and the third largest barrier reef.
Coral Reefs:
Inner Reefs are suitable for both divers and snorkelers, abundant in both coral and marine life. Depths vary from 3-30ft.
The 35-40ft depths of the Outer Reefs offer opportunities for larger pelagic fish sighting and large gorgonians, seafans, soft corals and sponges.
Wreck Dives:
Joe’s Tug lies in a depth of 60 to 65ft. Home to moray eels and fish this is an easy dive for both beginners and experienced divers. The vessel is surrounded by soft and hard coral formations and large sponges.
Cayman Salvage-Master is a 180-foot steel-hulled buoy tender sunk in 1985 and offers diving opportunities at 70 to 80 feet. This is a great place to see large jewfish and moray eels.
Eco Tours
Key West and the Florida Keys are a unique ecological region and back country eco tours can introduce you to the area's one-of-a-kind flora and fauna. Contact Parrot Key staff to book an eco tour with the best tour providers in the Keys.
Beaches
One of the biggest Key West attractions, this island is home to several beautiful beaches - including Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach, Higg's Beach and Smather's Beach - that offer a variety of activities and amenities. Check with the Parrot Key staff to find out which beach best meets your needs.
Tours & Activities
- Mallory Square for shopping, entertainment and dining
- Dry Tortugas Civil War Fort
- St Paul’s Church
- Kayaking
- Bike rentals and tours
- Swimming with dolphins
- Glass Bottom boat tours
- Key West Cemetery
- Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
- Southernmost Point
- Golf at Key West Golf Club
- Moped/Scooter Rentals
Museums
Key West offers a variety of museums where natural history, culture, art and local history can be explored.
- Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
- East Martello Museum
- Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
- Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum
- Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters Museum
- Key West Art & Historical Society in the Custom House
- Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society & Museum
- Pirate Soul Museum
- Turtle Kraals Museum
- Wrecker’s Museum
Family Fun
These signature Key West attractions provide entertainment for children and adults alike.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not
- Key West Aquarium
- Nature and Butterfly Conservatory
- Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society & Museum
- Pirate Soul Museum
- Conch Train
- Fort Zachary State Park
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