Families can venture into towers reminiscent of a medieval castle or climb a winding staircase to the top of one fort for a sweeping view of the island and surrounding blue waters. Then, visit the area's most famous historical site, the Hemingway House, where Ernest Hemingway lived and worked for 10 years. A stop that is well-worth the time is the Key West Aquarium. Visitors will often end their day in Key West at a truly extraordinary sunset celebration at Mallory Square Pier. As part of a daily ritual, both islanders and tourists gather to watch as the glowing orange sun slips silently into the sea.
Free entertainment including jugglers, musicians, unicyclists and more, keep the spirit festive.
A stirring round of applause from the crowd salutes the Key West sun as it falls from view into the island's green-blue waters. This offers the perfect ending to a day in the Keys, a day spent enjoying the region's many pleasures, beaches, and treasures found not only in museums, but in the many boutiques and shops.