Audubon House & Tropical Gardens

This elegant mid-nineteenth century example of American Classic Revival architecture was built in the 1840's by Capt. John H. Geiger. Capt. Geiger was the port’s first state licensed harbor pilot. He made his fortune as a master wrecker, salvaging ships that foundered on the treacherous reefs. Capt. Geiger lived in the home with his wife Lucretia and their nine children. The house is a perfect setting for the works of John James Audubon who visited the Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas in 1832. While painting in the gardens on Capt. Geiger’s property, Audubon identified and drew 19 Florida birds. The Audubon House Fine Art Gallery features a wonderful collection of Audubon’s original hand watercolored lithographs and engravings (circa 1830-1859) available for purchase. In addition to the stunning 19th century originals, the Gallery offers select limited edition reproductions of these American masterpieces. The Museum Store offers an eclectic array of giftware. Birds, tropical plants and flowers are represented through decorative and functional ceramics, bronzes, metalwork and porcelains. These are displayed throughout the store along with jewelry, selected antiques and reproductions, home furnishings, books and educational items for children. The lush tropical gardens where Audubon painted are also available for weddings and corporate functions. We have installed “moon lighting” throughout our gardens which illuminates more than an acre of grounds and trees. Our antique copper lanterns set atop graceful white columns scattered throughout the beautiful and rare flora give the grounds a romantic, magical illumination. The gardens are perfect for all kinds of celebrations from a casual themed party to the most elegant catered affair. Corporate parties, plated or buffet dinner celebrations up to 140 and casual receptions for up to 300 can easily be accommodated in this fabulous setting. More on Audubon House >

Hemingway Home and Museum

Explore the tranquil environment where one of America's foremost authors and Nobel Prize winner, Ernest Hemingway, penned many of his most notable works. Visit the decsendents of his legendary cats. Step back in time with a guided tour of the home and gardens. More on the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum >

Harry S Truman Little White House

Key West Shipwreck Museum

Step back to Key West of 1851 and discover the treacherous world of shipwrecking and how it made Key West the richest city in the United States. Live actors, artifacts, and a 65' lookout tower make the experience one of a kind. Guests will enjoy a video presentation about the shipwrecking industry that is filled with interviews, film clips and rare underwater footage. Hear the story of the Isaac Allerton, which wrecked off of Key West in 1856. On display are many of the treasures from the wreck of the Isaac Allerton. Visitors step back 150 years in history as they meet Asa Tift in his warehouse. The families whose fortunes were made in this exciting yet dangerous industry reveal their stories. Climb up to the 65' Lookout Tower and watch the reef for wrecks like the wrecking captains of the 19th century. More on Key West Shipwreck Treasures Museum>

Mel Fisher Museum

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Ripley\'s Believe It or Not!

Ripley\'s Believe It or Not! is home to weird class family fun located on the world famous Duval Street. Our amazing museum has over 500 exhibits of the fascinating and outrageous that are sure to entertain the entire family. Explore 12 unique galleries full of unbelievable artifacts and displays from all across the globe. Marvel at our collection of unusual relics and rare treasures. Ripley's is a self-guided, self-paced tour that gives guests the opportunity to fully enjoy this Key West tribute to the bizarre! More on Ripley's Believe It or Not>

Reef Relief

Reef Relief® is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to Improve and Protect our Coral Reef Ecosystem.

Key West Aquarium

Perhaps one of the most unique aquariums in the world, the Key West Aquarium has delighted visitors since 1934. Open for business during the Great Depression, the Aquarium was Key West’s first attraction. The Aquarium was built between 1932 and 1934, and was a major part of Key West’s attempt to stage an economic recovery by advertising their city as “America’s Caribbean Island.” Today, Key West hosts millions of visitors and the Aquarium showcases marine life indigenous to the Florida Keys. Discover the undersea world at the Key West Aquarium. A Window of Wonder comes alive as expert guides explain the mysteries of the water surrounding the Florida Keys. Daily shark and turtle feedings and the Touch Tank offer guests hands on experience with sea life. The Aquarium features a wide variety of fish including grouper, moray eels, barracuda, tropical fish, tarpon, sharks, parrotfish and much, much more. More on the Key West Aquarium>

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory

The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory has been voted by The People's Choice Awards the #1 Attraction in Key West for the past four years in a row. It is home to hundreds of butterflies and exotic colorful birds from around the world. The Conservatory is truly a magical experience filled with lush tropical vegetation and cascading waterfalls, all under a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat. A short educational 15-minute film detailing the fascinating world of butterflies sets the stage in the Learning Center. Also be sure to browse through the extensive Gift Shop and Gallery which offer a wide variety of unique and one-of-a-kind nature related gifts. More on Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory>

Red Barn Theatre

Destination Hyatt magazine says "You'll find Broadway-caliber theatre at the Red Barn Theatre" in its January 2012 issue and the Insiders Guide calls the Red Barn Theatre "professional theatre at its finest." To view the entire season and to purchase tickets, visit www.redbarntheatre.com. The Red Barn Theatre has become a cultural cornerstone for the Key West community while building a national reputation for creating big things in a small space. The theatre holds just 88 seats, so every show is an intimate experience. Many well-known and very talented people are a part of the Red Barn Theatre's story. Richard Wilbur, the former U.S. Poet Laureate, worked with the Red Barn to produce his Moliere translations, and Shel Silverstein, the gifted children's writer, gave the Red Barn carte blanche to produce many of his very grown-up plays. Jimmy Buffett, Philip Burton, Terrence McNally, Jerry Herman and Tennessee Williams have all made the Red Barn a part of their cultural experiences in Key West. Whether premiering new scripts or working with the classics, the Red Barn Theatre has spent the last thirty-two years committed to nurturing artistic excellence within the local and national arts community. We're thirty-two years old and still causing trouble! Won't you join us? More on Red Barn Theatre>

Waterfront Playhouse

The Waterfront Playhouse has been entertaining Key West audiences for over 70 years. And was once again named The Best Professional Theatre in Florida (by Florida Monthly Magazine). Located in the heart of Key Wests historic Mallory Square, this not-for-profit, professional theater attracts locals and tourists with a wide range of theatrical fare. Considered to be one of the crown jewels in the islands rich cultural scene, the Playhouse is an intimate 150-seat theater located steps from Key Wests nightly sunset celebration. Recent hit productions at the Playhouse include Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Glengarry Glen Ross, Doubt, Twelve Angry Men, The Full Monty, Reefer Madness, Regrets Only, The Musical of Musicals, Urinetown, BitchSlap!, Gore Vidals The Best Man, Equus and the world premiere of Carl Hiaasens Lucky You. Our 2011/12 Season will include: It Takes Two An Evening of Duets (November 18 & 19, 2011) August: Osage County Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winning Dark Comedy (Dec 20, 2011 to January 14, 2012) Dancin Man Denis Hyland in Concert (January 20, 2012) Dead Mans Cell Phone Off-Broadway and Regional Theater Hit Comedy (Jan. 31 – Feb. 18, 2012) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Riotously Funny Tony-Award Winning Musical (March 6 – April 7, 2012) Key West Contemporary Dance Key Wests Own Professional Dance Company in Concert (April 12-14, 2012) The Look of Love Carmen Rodriguez Sings Burt Bacharach (April 21, 2012) Home Exchange A World Premiere Mystery by the Writer/Producer of Monk and White Collar (May 3-26, 2012) For more information, go to www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. You can book tickets online or call our box office at 305-294-5015. Join us for an exciting evening of theater in Paradise. When the sun sets, the curtain rises at the Waterfront Playhouse! More on Waterfront Playhouse>