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Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters

A sight in Old Town, Key West, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters in Old Town, Key West
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Why go

88 steps to the top for views over Old Town, across the street from Hemingway's house.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Key West, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 3 places to eat and 3 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and Blue Heaven. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
$$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Key West. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

    Hemingway's 1930s home with guided tours and dozens of six-toed cats.

    Sight · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Blue Heaven

    Bahama Village garden restaurant with roosters underfoot; famous for breakfast and tall key lime pie.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Blue Heaven

    An outdoor restaurant in a Bahama Village courtyard where chickens wander between tables and the key lime pie is piled with meringue.

    Food · Old Town & Duval Street · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bourbon Street Pub red shoe drop

    A drag performer rides a giant red high heel down from the balcony at 724 Duval, the gay end of the street's New Year.

    Activity · Old Town & Duval Street · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    The Green Parrot Bar

    Locals' bar since 1890 with live music most nights and no TV screens.

    Drinks · 0.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Southernmost Point Buoy

    The painted buoy marking the southernmost point of the continental U.S.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters is a stop on our Florida Keys Adventure route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Key West run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Key West from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Key West weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Coordinates
24.55061, -81.80087
Destination
Key West, Florida

Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters: quick answers

How much time do you need at Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Combine with Hemingway Home; climb before midday heat.

Where is Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters?

Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters is at 938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USA, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters?

Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters appears on Florida Keys Adventure, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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