When you stay at Duval Gardens, Key West is right outside your door. Duval Street stretches through the heart of Old Town, connecting visitors with colorful architecture, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, live music, nightlife, and many of the island’s most recognizable attractions.
Short on time? Start by checking into Duval Gardens and heading out on foot. Wander Duval Street, browse local shops and galleries, and make your way toward the waterfront.
Before sunset, head to Mallory Square for Key West's famous Sunset Celebration, where performers, artisans, visitors, and locals gather along the waterfront. Afterward, stroll back along Duval for dinner, cocktails, and live music. For a classic Key West experience, stop by Sloppy Joe's Bar before retreating to the quieter surroundings of Duval Gardens.
Perfect for: Sunset • Dinner • Cocktails • Live Music • Duval Street Nightlife
With a second day, slow things down and explore the historic side of the island. Start with a morning visit to the Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A. for one of Key West's quintessential photos.
Continue to The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory before visiting The Hemingway Home and Museum and exploring the surrounding streets of Old Town. These attractions are all easily combined with a Duval Street walking itinerary.
Spend your afternoon shopping, gallery hopping, sampling Key lime pie, or simply finding a shady spot for a cocktail. Come evening, choose another local restaurant before discovering more of Duval Street after dark.
Perfect for: Southernmost Point • Hemingway Home • Butterflies • Shopping • Dining • Nightlife
Three nights gives you time to enjoy the best of Duval Street without rushing. After experiencing the island's historic attractions on your first two days, dedicate your third day to the water.
Book a snorkeling excursion, dolphin-watching cruise, parasailing adventure, sandbar trip, or another day on the water. Key West's waterfront operators offer excursions ranging from relaxing sightseeing cruises to full-on watersports adventures.
Back on land, explore the waterfront and discover another side of Key West at Mel Fisher Maritime Museum or the Key West Museum of Art & History at the Custom House. Finish your getaway with one last sunset, a memorable dinner, and an unhurried stroll down Duval Street.
Then head home to your guestroom at Duval Gardens
Perfect for: Water Adventures • Museums • Old Town • Sunset • Dining • One More Night on Duval
One night gives you a taste. Two nights let you explore. Three nights let you settle into the Key West state of mind. At Duval Gardens, you're perfectly positioned to spend less time getting around and more time experiencing the shops, history, flavors, sunsets, and unmistakable energy that make Duval Street legendary.
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