Hidden gems - Tourist Attractions in Key West, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Key West

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Key West. This list contains 17 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum

Museum

This former fire station built in 1907 houses an antique fire truck & other historic artifacts.

4.80 (103 reviews) (~0.94 km from centre)

The Kapok Tree

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A great fact about the tree if you read it.

4.80 (58 reviews) (~0.18 km from centre)

Art at 830 LLC

Art gallery

👍👍 We have been coming down to Key West for more than a dozen years and Art@830 is, by far, our favorite gallery. They carry a beautiful selection of art, from glass and ceramic pieces to oils and watercolors to jewelry. Christine and Tony are a pleasure to work with. If you ever visit Key West be s...

4.80 (25 reviews) (~0.69 km from centre)

Cruise Piers

Cruise terminal

👍👍 Great place! any one here dtf?

4.70 (71 reviews) (~0.76 km from centre)

The Mangrove

Nature preserve

👍👍 Rent a kayak from Hurricane Hole. This is the best place in Key West to go through in a kayak

4.70 (33 reviews) (~4.48 km from centre)

Yankee Freedom- Dry Tortugas National Park Museum

Museum

👍 The second trip on the Yankee Freedom! First was a day trip. The second a weekend camping trip. Camping requires early arrival, staff is friendly and helpful. The camping gear was inspected thoroughly. Pay attention to the instructions on the website. Orientation was short but through. The boat...

4.70 (28 reviews) (~0.75 km from centre)

Key West Cemetery

Cemetery

Cemetery opened in 1847, containing as many as 100,000 bodies, in sections by faith & ethnicity.

4.60 (142 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Higgs Pier

Tourist attraction

😠 No parking between 11 am to 6 pm. Signs everywhere. Wish someone would have said this before driving two hours down here towards nighttime.

4.60 (40 reviews) (~1.65 km from centre)

Key West Bight

Marina

👍👍 If you are into boats from basic to some of the coolest and most expensive boats in the area take a stroll through this marina. I could spend half a day looking at all the cool boats.

4.60 (28 reviews) (~0.66 km from centre)

Keeper's Quarters Museum

Museum

👍👍 Very interesting. Short 5-minute video on the lighthouse and lots of interesting tidbits about Key West. Definitely worth your time to visit.

4.60 (20 reviews) (~0.51 km from centre)

Indigenous Park

Nature preserve

Park containing a Wildlife Rescue Center, wildlife trail & pond, picnic area, & 6 bocce courts.

4.50 (117 reviews) (~1.88 km from centre)

Battery Adair

Historical landmark

👍👍 US forts made out of wood were attacked and put on fire by the English navy, so US obtained the fort blueprints from the French. This used to be a three storied fort when built with a three levels of cannons protecting the trade channel. The fort was used in the Civil War and in WW-1 and WW-2. The...

4.50 (78 reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)

The Key West Shell Warehouse

Souvenir store

😠 The WORST customer service I ever had in my life. I asked this girl for a price and she just looked at me. After I asked the guy twice and he answer with a terrible attitude. Like he was doing me a favor. My friend went to pay and gave 100.00 bill but 5 seconds later she found change and want to giv...

4.50 (52 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Millionaire Gallery

Art gallery

🫤 It really pains me to do this, as I am not one to leave a bad review somewhere typically, but I feel socially responsible to warn others of what they may be getting into here, especially first-time buyers of signature pieces. In early 2017, I was on vacation in Key West and stumbled onto Millionaire...

4.50 (39 reviews) (~0.68 km from centre)

Gallery On Greene

Art gallery

😠 VERY IMPORTANT Today I want to make public and let all the locals of Key West and all the Cuban artists who work for Mrs. Nance Frank Director of The On Greene Gallery know about her behavior and her lack of professionalism and respect towards me .Curator, Promoter and Specialist in Cuban Art in Key...

4.50 (32 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Turtle Cannery Museum

Museum

Maritime museum showcasing the history of sea turtle fishing & present-day conservation efforts.

4.50 (26 reviews) (~0.79 km from centre)

Ibis Bay Paddle Sports

Tourist attraction

😠 Arrived at 8:00 for our 8:00 kayak tour. Sign at the dock said to go to lobby. Went to the lobby nobody was there. Went back down to the dock at 8:02. Tour guide refused to take us said we were too late. Tour guide was incredibly rude and refused to let us go. Tourism and hospitality mean nothing to...

4.50 (15 reviews) (~3.66 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Key West, United States