Bronze statue of Bishop Albert Kee in seen blowing a conch shell in front of the temporary spot of…read morethe recent replica Southernmost Point buoy. The sculptor Tom Joris lives in Bahama Village and built the statue in 2015 in honor of the beloved "Conch Ambassador" Bishop Albert Kee. The statue is surrounded by random pieces of art by local artists.

This bronze statue is located right next to the Southernmost Point landmark at the corner of…read moreWhitehead and South Street. It's a nice remembrance of the history of the town and the struggles that some of their residents had to endure decades ago. The statue, erected in March 2015, celebrates the life of Bishop Albert Kee, a preacher, businessman, and Key West's official ambassador of goodwill. Each day, Bishop Kee could be seen at the Southernmost Point, greeting the Conch Train with a cheerful wave and toot on a conch shell. He educated visitors about the origins of conch and various uses for conch meat and also explained how Key West's natives came to be called Conchs. Bishop Kee, and his father before him, left a 50-year legacy of welcoming all who visited the Southernmost Point and popularized conch blowing. More important, they were emissaries of the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic community that had made Key West unique since its inception. Bishop Kee witnessed the Southernmost Point evolve into a spot that thousands of tourists flock to for their photos. And he was there when the old wooden southernmost billboard was replaced with the oversized buoy proclaiming that it is the southernmost point in the continental United States. The buoy design originated from a large floating buoy that marked the entrance to the Black Beach. A number of years prior to this, President Harry Truman took a big step in support of equal rights when he ordered that the military become desegregated. His orders were interpreted to mean that desegregation applied only to military personnel. President Dwight D. Eisenhower took this a step further and desegregated the entire military.The historic Black Beach could not be returned to the community since a large portion of it was now a military base with Navy housing built along the adjacent shores. However, as a gesture to the community, the city built a large community pool and community center at the edge of Bahama Village. The pool was situated to look over the beaches that were once Black Beach and toward the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It had ground level space for community gatherings and was open to all. The pool is currently called the Martin Luther King Community Center and is located at 300 Catherine Street in Bahama Village.

Second time trying to visit Dry Tortugas was a success! Back in March of 2014, our trip was…read morecancelled because it was too windy, so twelve years later, we were able to make it happen. We took the Yankee Freedom Ferry from Key West to the park. It's about a 2 1/2 hour boat ride but breakfast and lunch is included in your ferry fee. It does cost around $220 but your park admission is included as well. This is the most cost effective way to get to the park. I really enjoyed all the time I spent on the island. I did a self guided tour of the fort, then spent the rest of the time snorkeling around the sea wall. I saw some cool fish! No turtles though. Glad to have been able to visit this remote park that not many are able to get to.

Dry Tortugas is truly breathtaking. We took seaplane adventures from Key West to fly over. It was…read moreonly a 30-min flight and a blessing in disguise that the ferry tickets were all sold out 4-months in advance. Water here is incredibly clear and you can walk along the moat of the fort to see sea life if you don't want to get into the water. Snorkeling here is calm and we talked with a couple of other tourists who said they saw a hammerhead shark, while snorkeling.

Wow , lots of things have changed! First, they have barricaded it so that you don't just sit on the…read moreedge of the floor, hanging your feet in the ocean (ofcourse it's dangerous) This popular town square, adjacent to excellent dining and lively bars, is home to one of Key West's longest-running traditions. Perched on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico (or America?), Mallory Square hosts Key West's Sunset Celebration every evening of the year. Same suggestion: Arrive at Mallory Square 2 hours prior to sunset to see the celebration kicking off. Street performers spread themselves out across the square. You'll have the chance to listen to live music, be amazed by magicians and illusionists, or laugh at the antics of clowns. Enjoy an ice cream as you walk around or pick up some local street food from the food carts that occupy part of the square. As the sun gets closer to the horizon, all eyes turn toward the gulf. Position your group in a good spot to see pink and red tones flood the sky as the sun disappears. Take a photo to remember the occasion. Parking: its $6/hr- street or garage, so plan for it, especially on weekends, or you can be late for sunset have

So I normally write long and detailed reviews, but this one will just be a quick one so I can…read morereview my recent vacation while the memories are still fresh! So obviously I am going to give this Key West cultural landmark and plaza 5 stars because IT SHARES MY NAME!! Like many others have said, this is a tourist hot spot with lots of beachy shopping, restaurants, and museums. My dad made sure to take lots of photos of me by my namesake plaza while we visited Key West on family trips back when I was a kid. I wasn't so enthused to pose back then but I am now as an adult!! Mallory isn't a common name so I have a biased opinion of anything or anyone that is named Mallory. I can't wait to come back and get even more time in MY square! :)

If you're planning using the City of Key West Transit System to transport you and your bikes from…read moreany of the agencies key to enjoy a pleasant day in Key West and return.........stop right here!! 1. Buses are equipped to carry only two bikes. 2. Bus drivers are hopelessly void of customers service skills. 3. If you're new riders.....as we were...don't expect any help or advice from the bus drivers concerning loading and unloading your bikes. 4. Bus stops are filthy and gross! 5. On our evening return there were no signs or announcements as to up coming stops. Thanks to the young man who kindly helped us determine where to get off. 6. One positive note: our online purchase of two senior seven day passes was a bargain and recommended. Also the online schedule is slightly helpful. 7. This is big.....come and go in daylight.

There's not much I haven't seen during my many visits to Key West but I always seem to find…read moresomething new, it's one of my favorite destinations. Unfortunately it's gone through several transformations over the years even though most people don't recognize or admit the changes. Its still a city filled with tradition and history and it's reputation still says let your hair down and dance like no one is watching. It seems to me that many and I include myself enjoy day drinking in Key West and Duval Street with its many bars providing the opportunity for one to partake in this form of entertainment and fortunately this requires no driving of a motorized vehicle including scooters and mopeds although many seem not to understand this so jaywalking is not encouraged. I love the history here and that it's displayed on every corner, there are so many places to explore and enjoy here so wear your most comfortable shoes and get walking. It would be impossible to create a list of things to do and see here so I won't even go there, so if you're only here for a short visit make your bucket list of items prior to arriving...

YES, ITS A GIANT CONCH…read more.. We finally got the chance to devour the unmatched beauty of the Giant Pink Key West Conch at the Key West High School. The mascot for the school is properly named "The Fighting Conch" It surely brings attention to the school for every visitor driving thru Key West. During the pic, a rooster walked by to say hello which is very common in Key West.

When you like weird and unusual stops like I do when you travel, then be sure to make a stop here…read more Standing in front of you will be an almost 20 foot high conch shell. Its location is at Key West High School and the local mascot is called the Fighting Conch. This fitting conch shell is truly a symbol of the city of Key West and makes for a fun stop and photograph.

Ever since we moved to Florida, we've wanted to come down to Key West and take a picture with this…read morelandmark! My husband is originally from Northern Maine, so we've basically been to both ends of the highway now! There really isn't a ton to do here itself. It's mainly a tourist landmark for grabbing that iconic photo, with a place nearby to grab a drink. But I think it's a really cool stop for what it is! If you're visiting Key West, you might as well stop, snap the picture, and say you've been to the Southernmost Point!

A trip to Key West is not complete without visiting this iconic place.. we went on a weekend and…read morethat too in the afternoon, it was one of the worst waits we ever had.. took us about 45 minutes in the long queue.. that too in scotching heat !! Kids were annoyed with the wait times in the heat ! They took pics of us and used ChatGPT and Claude to just put this in the background and it was so real ! As parents we still waited 45 plus minutes just to get the same pic they got with Claude every family was taking its own time . Sometimes a family of 10 take group pic and everyone in the family also takes solo pictures... we were like - "come on. " .. if you plan to go better go after sunset or before 9 AM... I'm not sure if it is really worth waiting in hot sun to take a pic with this !

Dorothy is wonderful at the Chamber of Commerce. Very helpful very informative.Carrie is awesome…read morealso come visit these wonderful ladies when you come to Key West. They even know where playgrounds and water parks or it's fantastic!

This office is really great. Nice lady and lots of information. Based on reading reviews I had very…read morelow expectations. Do not pay $25 to park in near by lot plan ahead and try to find something else. I wasted $25 just to get some info. I suggest calling Fury Adventures and talk to Penny and Danger Charters is good to. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AT KEY LARGO VISITORS OFFICE.

I don't know what impact AIDS has on Key West these days but there is this AIDS memorial to…read morerecognize people that have passed away to AIDS that have lived here, worked here or visited here. It's located directly along the path into the White Street Pier; not very large but its worth taking notice, not because it's overly impressive but to recognize these victims of this terrible disease. There are many many names etched into the granite memorial and if you know of someone that you feel deserves to be added, you can submit a name for nomination. They add names yearly.

It's a very stressful experience to visit the Key West AIDS Memorial. It's a gorgeous looking…read morememorial but looking at all those names of the deceased, for the most part young, a few of whom I knew, brought tears to my eyes. Worse it remains unfinished as HIV victims are still dying. The memorial has been enlarged twice and names are still been added. The Key West AIDS Memorial was built with private funds and donated to the City of Key West in 1997. At that time not only was Key West battling an epidemic few people understood, but it was also becoming a refuge for hundreds of people who were diagnosed elsewhere but felt they could not remain at home in what many considered to be hostile environments. So they moved to Key West, which drove the "real" numbers much higher and put an overwhelming strain on the medical resources of the tiny island community. I might add that the Key West AIDS Memorial was the first municipal memorial to AIDS victims in the world.