Sure, its an Instagrammable photo op and most everyone does it when at this landmark. While in Key…read moreWest not too long ago for a friends wedding we stayed at the Southernmost Hotel which was a short walk to the Southernmost Point Buoy. As its written on the buoy its 90 miles to Cuba and its the southernmost point in the continental USA. That's about it. Once you see it, snap a few pics, head back to bar hopping on Duval.

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!

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.

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.

My vacationing motto? Do all the stupid touristy ish, then do what the locals do…read more Therefore, a stop at the 0 Mile marker on the corner of Whitehead and Fleming is a must do when in Key West. We went at night and had the sign all to ourselves for about 10 minutes before another group of tourists showed up. The photos are funny and we can now say, "We did it!". Good on us. 114/2025

Another fun local photo op at Mile Marker 0. However, I chose to utilize photo editing to remove…read moremyself from the photo (with the exception of my disembodied hand on the signpost!)

If ever in Key West then the Hemingway House is a must visit…read more Hit up Duval Street for bar hopping, take a pic at the Southernmost Point, take in an amazing Key West sunset, and do a tour of Ernest Hemingway's home. Our tour guide was terrific, very engaging and insightful. Hemingway lived a very interesting life for sure. A literary giant and man of adventure. He had his flaws, but the man lived his life consisting of adventure, drama, love and tragedy. Such highs and lows. Also, we got to see and pet some of the six toed cats which are famous here.

Ernest Hemingway lived an amazing, volatile, yet somewhat tragic life, and the Ernest Hemingway…read moreHome in Key West, FL, does a great job showcasing this unbelievable American writer's story. I highly recommend the tour, which isn't long and takes you to the various rooms of the Florida home, including one room with a great painted portrait of 30-something Hemingway and pictures of all 4 of his wives, another that has photos of his fishing adventures (Hemingway loved to fish and hunt and also had a place in Idaho), a model of his boat which the real one is apparently still docked in Cuba, a picture of him and his friend Fuentes for which he based "The Old Man and the Sea", a second floor room which shows his war escapades, his injuries and nurse girlfriend who partly influenced "A Farewell To Arms". The tour further takes you to his bedroom to view his bed on which the day I visited two of the property's famous 6-toed cats were obliviously napping, the outdoor pool which apparently was the original location of a boxing ring where Hemingway actually boxed anyone willing (and, of course has a history of swaggering stories that were his life). You can also walk up to Hemingway's writing room comprising his table, chair and typewriter where you can imagine him sitting and composing some of his works. After the Hemingway Home, go to the nearby Key West Lighthouse and climb up the spiral staircase for commanding views of the area. The tickets were about $20 for adults.

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.

This is tourist attraction spot; the southernmost point in usa. There is always a line to take the…read morepicture with the landmark but the line moves very quick. It had walking distance to most of the attraction place around. We paid $66 for the trolley which has 13 stops, we sit there and checking the city. It's very convenience

I never noticed this before, whilst waiting in line for the photo op! and maybe you missed it too…read more Whilst inline definitely worth reading the plaque for you history buffs.

I liked this! I think the ticket price should be lower since there's not much to see, but I loved…read morethe view from the top. Only high up view of Key West I've ever experienced, so it was worth seeing if you like views like this when traveling somewhere. You have to climb the spiral staircase to the top, so I do not recommend it to those who are unable to walk up stairs. It's not too long of an uphill climb, so it's fine for those who are not active. The museum is cute. It takes about 10-20 minutes to walk through the museum if you're stopping to read everything. It wasn't crowded at all, and I went Saturday afternoon in early August.

You get incredible views of Key West from on top of the lighthouse. It is an exhausting 88 steps up…read morebut the view is well worth it. It started to thunder and lightning while we were aloft. That was scary/interesting. The museum and gift shop are nice.

These gardens are beautiful, it's a wonderful shady area with lots of interesting plants- the…read morevolunteers are very friendly and informative

A must see while in Key West!…read more It's quiet, serene, beautiful place to just sit among lush garden and watch the sea. So many amazing views and benches available to sit and just relax. It's free, but they do request a donation that is voluntary! There was a kind woman sitting at the desk who gave us a map, and explained their history briefly. It's a beautiful place to stop in and visit, with their butterfly garden and orchid arbor stealing the show. Bathrooms were very clean as well.

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.

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.

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! :)