The Best Place To See The Sunset In Key West

The iconic phrase “See you at Sunset!” has embodied the spirit and history of Key West since the nightly event took off in the late 1960s! The nightly festival hosts visitors from all over the world who come to take part in the magicians, jugglers, clowns, psychics, local musicians, artists, and food vendors that combine for an incredible cultural experience.

If you have ever tasted Papa’s Pilar rum, this tour is nirvana. The rum named in tribute to Ernest Hemingway and his boat the Pilar, is a fine sipping rum of which you will have an opportunity to sample on the tour. The distillery is housed in an old brick tobacco warehouse with lots of character. The retail store has plenty of temptations and know a good portion of the proceeds are donated by the Hemingway Family to charities focused on conservation.

Open every day 9a-5p for walk-ins the Ernest Hemingway House was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The house is located at 907 Whitehead Street, across from the Key West Lighthouse, close to the southern coast of the island.

The Cats! Ernest Hemingway was given a white six-toed cat by a ship’s captain and some of the cats who live on the museum grounds are descendants of that original cat, named Snow White. Key West is a small island and it is possible that many of the cats on the island are related.

Originally constructed in 1890 as naval officers housing. Important visitors have included inventor Thomas Edison and scientist Edward Hayden and it has been used by six American presidents. Its most important usage was as the winter White House of Harry S. Truman who spent 175 days of his presidency here from 1946 through 1952. Harry Truman faced the rebuilding of Europe, the Palestine question, issues of Civil Rights and labor unrest changes in foreign policy and our response to the Cold War.

Other presidents have included William Howard Taft in 1912, Dwight Eisenhower in 1955-56, John Kennedy in 1961 and 1962 and former Presidents Jimmy Carter in 1996 and 2007 and Bill Clinton in 2005. All have found it a restful place to restore body and mind as later presidents have used Camp David. It was the site of international peace talks between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan in 2001.

Major photo op! The Southernmost Point Buoy in Key West is an anchored concrete buoy marking the southernmost point in the continental United States, the lowest latitude land of contiguous North American states. From the Buoy it is only 90 miles to Cuba!

Treasure hunter Mel Fisher spent over 16 years searching for treasure of the Spanish galleon Atocha with its priceless artifacts and treasures. Today the museum is filled with the gold, silver and jewels of his discovery along with exhibits about the maritime history of shipwrecking. Learn about New World courage and exploration while engaging with exhibits. A must Key West must see!

Sunset in Key West is world famous and Key West sunset cruises are the best way to experience it. The colors are incredible, changing minute by minute and different day to day – it never disappoints. Seeing it from the shore is special, and experiencing it aboard a stunning sailboat is nothing short of amazing.

The current lighthouse opened in 1848 with a woman as its keeper; nearly unheard of during the 19th century. Today, this sentinel of the sea stands as a museum dedicated to Key West’s maritime heritage and to the men and women who bravely kept the light burning through the threats of war and weather.

This is probably the most famous bar in Key West. Favorite spot of Ernest Hemingway, it never disappoints !

Live music and an always colorful mix of tourists and locals.

The "oldest bar in Florida" has a colorful history. Favorite watering hole of such legends as Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Shel Silverstein and Jimmy Buffet, who got his start playing at Capt Tony's in the early 1970s and was often paid in tequila. Buffett immortalized the bar and Capt. Tony Tarracino himself, in his song "Last Mango in Paris": Jimmy Buffett “Last Mango in Paris” LIVE in Key West, Florida ...YouTube · Gentry AllenFeb 12, 2023

In the 1930s, a local named Josie Russell owned the business and created Sloppy Joe's Bar. This was where Ernest Hemingway spent most of his evenings between 1933-1937. In 1938, when the building's landlord raised the rent $1 per week, Russell and his customers picked up the entire bar and moved everything to Sloppy Joe's current location at 201 Duval Street.

Hog’s Breath Saloon has been a popular “Key West Watering Hole” with locals and visitors for nearly 25 years.

Have a cold one or dine in an outdoor tropical setting. The Hog’s Breath features daily live entertainment with the very best in local and national bands!

HOG’S BREATH IS BETTER THAN NO BREATH AT ALL!

Live music! The Rick's entertainment complex is home to some of the island's most talented musicians. Music 7 days a week on 2 stages!

"I CAME I DRANK I DON'T REMEMBER"

Since July of 1998 Irish Kevin’s Bar has been inviting guests to “come on in”!

There is something for everyone at Irish Kevin’s. Full bar with unique cocktails and an array of beers on tap. Live entertainment 7 days a week from early in the morning until closing time. All are welcome to sing-along and maybe even become part of the show!

Leave your cash on the wall of this historic and epically fun bar/eatery/music venue right on Duval Street. Such a fun place to people watch and enjoy!