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

US 1 Mile Marker 0 - Using good ol' photo editing to remove myself from the photo except for my disembodied hand on the signpost! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Key West, Florida

My vacationing motto? Do all the stupid touristy ish, then do what the locals do. 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 read more

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This is the point where US Route 1 begins and ends. Many people took picture on this spot and walked across the street to take picture of the Mile 1 begin. read more

This is the Way Route #1 ends or perhaps it's the way it begins right here at the zero marker. Across the street is zero marker cafe and the end of the road gear. They sell signs & icy cold water that is perfect! read more

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Things you can do at a mile marker: 1. Look at it. 2. Touch it. 3. Take a photo of it. Pretty cool, but don't feel bad if you miss it. Looking at the image on Google street view is a pretty comparable experience. read more

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We happened to stumble upon this when we saw the store with the same name on the corner. The store sells merch commemorating this landmark, and there are two options to take the picture with the real sign, one on either side of the street. We took a picture with the one across the street from the store, as opposed to the one on the same side of the street. There was only a short line (under a 5 minute wait), but it was hard to take it without anyone in the background because it is an active sidewalk behind it. That said, the line is way shorter here than at the "southern most point" buoy so if you're in a rush, this is for you. The pictures turned out great and made our vacation socials post! read more

Gotta do it when in Key west! We had lunch around the corner at the Big Cheese and walked over. Easy to find and a fun photo to keep as a memory of our week. read more

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Where is the green US 1 Mile Marker 0? Before heading out to the ferry station for a day trip to Dry Tortugas National Park I wanted to see the road sign marking the beginning/end of US Highway 1. It was still dark at around 6:15a... sunrise wasn't until 6:56a. We came looking for the mile zero marker sign and it was gone... on both sides, beginning and end! The rest of the sign on the South END side was looking a little rough, filled with stickers of all sorts almost covering the US "1." From a distance it looked like it was riddled with bullet holes. Not sure when we'll ever be back in Key West again but I hope they replace the zero in the near future. The official end of U.S. 1 is a frequently photographed landmark in Key West and the US1 mile marker zero sign is one of the most popular places to have a pic taken... probably as equal as the southernmost point buoy on Whitehead and South Streets. Bummer Review #2881 read more

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I don't really understand what and why this is an attraction. I guess because Highway 1 starts here. My wife , told me she saw this last time we came here and saw ppl's post and pictures as well. After we took pictures and checked in at the other touristy attraction call southernmost point in US, we mapped and came here. Although the map says we arrived, the place did not look the same. I realize the "0" miles market are gone both sides of the streets. It's tragic that this happens. Ppl vandalizing or taking signs as souvenir. I realize: that's why we couldn't tell where we are. Ppl come up on something that has no significance and make it like there is. I guess it matters when the highway starts or end on a busy intersection here in key west read more

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We always enjoy visiting Key West. We went right by the US 1 Mile Marker and forgot to take a photo. Maybe next trip. read more

Fun obligatory photo spot as a tourist. The sign can use a little TLC as it's currently covered in stickers. There is a gift shop right next to it so you can pick up a memento to let everyone know that mile marker 0 is where you'd rather be! read more

US 1 Mile Marker 0 - Looking a little rough - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Key West, Florida

Got to take my friend here over the weekend. It's a fun photo stop and completely free. Definitely something you will see everywhere in he souvenir shops. There is a great souvenir shop right at the marker. read more

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A marker that many people miss until they see others taking photos of it. It's a quick stop to snap some photos. Don't need to spend too much time here. Don't forget to take photos across the street. There is a END on one side of the street and BEGIN on the other side. read more

Cute area took my picture and went shopping in the 2 cute stores there. I loved how the roosters were walking into the businesses. read more

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Simple photo op. Easy to get to and no line. The kids thought it was fun. And easily understood the significance.

US 1 is a highway in North America which starts from Key West and ends in northern Maine at the border of Canada. It's the longest north to south road in America. There's an end and a beginning sign. Before we were leaving Key West, we wanted to see what the hype was about. Yes it's cool that it's the beginning of a long long route but it was just a street sign; nothing brilliant or magical about it. The cool thing was there was no line to take picture of it! I definitely recommend checking it out, it's on one of those tourist checklist that you just have to check off and experience the monotonous hype. I honestly didn't stop to take a picture with it, it was a slow drive by to have a good glimpse of it. The sign was clean and new looking probably because people either steals it or vandalizes it. read more

US 1 Mile Marker 0 - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Key West, Florida

US 1 begins at 490 Whitehead St. in Key West, also ends here if you start from Maine. Sign said "begin" but if you cross the street, another sign said "end". I was riding a scooter on Whitehead St and saw the sign "end". I pulled over for a quick photo, that's when I realized the other side of street said "begin". I thought when something ends, it's always the beginning of something new. There were some people but was never a long line. Good place to take a few pictures with this iconic sign. I didn't know about US1 so I looked it up. U.S. Route 1 (US 1) is a major north-south U.S. Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States. It runs 2,369 miles from Fort Kent, Maine, at the Canada-US border, south to Key West, Florida, making it the longest north-south road in the United States. read more

US 1 Mile Marker 0 - Mile 0, this is where it begins - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Key West, Florida

If you go to Key West and you want to do some tourist things this is a very good one to see. Mile Marker 0 is where Hwy. 1 starts or ends depending on whether you are going North or South. In either case it's fun to see. read more

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Mike Marker 0 is where the US Highway begins...or ends... or...both. One of the must 'Stop and get a pic' places in Key West. So, I got to check that off of my unofficial things to make sure you do when you're down here. But I gotta say, it was pretty cool!!! read more

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I'm from the south and getting a picture with mile marker 0 is a must. It's right on the corner and has many shops around it to buy some souvenirs read more

US 1 Mile Marker 0 - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Key West, Florida

This is one of Key West's top 3 most visited landmarks. Nestled in the heart of Bahama Village, it's the perfect place to start your key west vacation ! Grab a picture or selfie at the beginning or end of US Scenic Highway 1 (both across the street from one another)! Afterward, there are souvenir shops on both corners, to finalize your end of the road experiences! read more

This does not get the recognition it deserves. It is an awesome photo spot and this is also a spot I go to every time I am in key west. read more

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Five stars because it's one of the most stolen road signs, is the start of U S. 1, and is pretty much a must-do photo op in Key West. One star because it is nothing more than street sign near the courthouse in Key West. USA read more

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I guess this is an obligatory stop on your first or second Key West visit. It is an iconic street sign on Whitehead Street marking the end of the road. US 1 ends here. I see folks all over the country with Mile Marker 0 license plates or signs on their RV's. It has become a thing. read more

So this is it! We made it all the way to Key West...where Hwy 1 begins. The sign is clean, legible, and clearly marks the beginning of the highway. And there's a little shop right across the street where you can buy a replica if petty theft and/or vandalism isn't in your nature. read more

It's a great sign! An interesting, albeit small, part of the city. We were lucky that there was no line. My wife and I walked right up and took some pictures. If there was a line longer than 5 people we probably would have just avoided it. If there's little to no line then I highly recommend checking it out! read more

US 1 Mile Marker 0 - It's a great sign! Would visit again! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Key West, Florida

Cute picture, it's the start of US 1. Walked by it a few times and didn't realize it. There are so many great pictures to be taken in the keys but don't miss this one. read more

It's pretty much just a sign. I saw 2 of them--one for each side of the road. One of the signs was better decorated (the one you see if you're going towards the Southernmost Point) so I'd recommend getting a photo with that one instead. There were some people interested in this landmark but there was no line or anything the time I went. read more

The only free and no wait attraction on the island. Grab yourself a selfie here! It can be easy to miss. Look out for it near the courthouse. read more

The Mile Marker 0 sign makes for a fun photo op without all the crowds of people you'll find at the southernmost point buoy. The significance is that it's the start/end of US Highway 1, and I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it's the only Mile 0 sign in the US. It's just a quick one block detour off Duval St so I say it's worth a visit. read more

Why is Mile 0 located there? I could not find an answer to this, so I went to Key West City Hall, the Monroe County Tax Collector, Truman's Little White House, and finally found the answer with a wonderful woman in the Florida History room in the Key West Library. Why does Mile 0 stop there on Whitehead Street, many blocks from the water's edge? The answer is simple. Route 1 is a state run highway. The state run portion ends right there at Fleming and the remainder of Whitehead is owned by the City of Key West. Indeed, there was a fight about parking meters years ago on the Route 1 portion and the parking meters were removed on the state run portion. As it was explained to me, some people actually were awarded refunds for the amount they had previously put in the meters. So that is why Mile 0 is there on Whitehead and Fleming, thanks to the Key West Library. read more

Probably more than 100 people waiting in line all the way down the block to take a picture. Lots of others crowding around making a good picture nearly impossible. Definitely go at an off time, like maybe sunrise. read more