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Top 7 Things to do on a Key West One Day Tour
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Key West is one place where you’ll never get bored. The beautiful blue waters offer ample opportunity for
diving, fishing, parasailing, snorkeling and more water activities. You can explore nature parks, museums,
marine centers and historic homes as well as enjoy the music, arts and food of this vibrant place.
There is a little something for everyone, so be sure you won’t be disappointed on your trip to Key West. A one
day tour is a good way to cover some of the important attractions of Key West. Here are our recommendations
for things you definitely should do on your Key West one day tour.
#1 Visit the beach
Located at the south side of the island, Smathers beach is where you could go to relax. There are a couple of
other beaches on the island and the one at Fort Zachary is also a good option of you’d like to indulge in some
water activities like snorkeling.
#2 Get on the Conch Tour Train
One of the most popular island attractions, the Conch Tour Train is one joyride you don’t want to miss. This is a
historic adventure where you can relive Key West’s golden past. Meander through the island’s most beautiful
spots and enjoy this narrated tour at ease.
#3 Take a walking tour of Key West
Probably the best way to explore the place is on foot. There are many walking tour operators who can help you
cover the important attractions of Key West within a day. Enjoy the art and architecture, the flora and fauna,
and the rich cultural heritage of this region on foot.
#4 Go bar hopping
You haven’t experienced the best of Key West if you don’t drop in to some of its popular bars. The Duval
Crawl is quite the hit in Key West. Ask anyone what it is. Some of the bars you’ve got to visit are Virgilio’s,
Irish Kevins, Sloppy Joe’s, and Margaritaville.
#5 Get touristy at the Southernmost Marker
Don’t miss out on a photo op at the southernmost marker, especially if this is your first visit to Key West. It
marks the 90 miles to Cuba spot and the southernmost point of the continental US. A trip to Key West is
incomplete without pictures taken at this spot.
#6 Visit Mallory Square
Mallory Square is the center of Key West. It used to be the place where the town folk would gather to shop and
gossip in the 1820’s. Even today this place is the social and cultural center of Key West with shopping centers,
museums, restaurants and museums galore. Come here to watch a variety of street performers at sunset – from
animal acts and jugglers to musicians and tightrope walkers.
#7 Get adventurous with water activities
You will be spoilt for choice of water sports and fishing options. There are fun water adventures for all age
groups and activity levels. Water trampoline, parasailing, jet skiing, dolphin watching, fishing, chartered
cruises, boat rentals, kayaking, windsurfing and different types of island tours are yours to choose from.
The best of Key West is difficult to cover just within a day, but if a day is all you have then sign up for a Key
West One Day Tour that will cover the important attractions and give you the pleasure of exploring the best of
this beautiful paradise within a short span of time.