Sight Old Town & Duval Street
Mallory Square
A sight in Old Town & Duval Street, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.
Why go
The nightly sunset celebration on the Gulf side, with street performers, food carts and boats crossing the horizon.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Old Town & Duval Street, alongside 4 activities, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mallory Square Sunset Celebration and Captain Tony's Saloon.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Old Town
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Sunset
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Old Town & Duval Street. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Mallory Square Sunset Celebration
Nightly sunset gathering on the harbor with street performers and food carts.
Activity · Key West · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Captain Tony's Saloon
The original Sloppy Joe's location (1930s), with a tree growing through the roof and live music.
Drinks · Key West · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Sloppy Joe's Bar
Hemingway-era Duval Street bar with live music from noon to late.
Drinks · Key West · 0.2 mi straight-line - 4Sloppy Joe's conch shell drop
A giant lit conch shell lowered from the roof of Sloppy Joe's at midnight, watched by a crowd that fills Duval Street.
Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5Harry S. Truman Little White House
Truman's winter White House, shown on guided tours of the original rooms.
Sight · Key West · 0.3 mi straight-line - 6Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe
Key lime pie on a stick (chocolate-dipped, frozen) and key lime goods.
Shopping · Key West · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Mallory Square is a stop on our Key West New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Old Town & Duval Street
Mallory Square is our only sight pick in Old Town & Duval Street; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Old Town & Duval Street guide.
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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.
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Schooner Wharf Bar pirate drop
A pirate wench is lowered from the mast of a schooner at the Historic Seaport at midnight, with cannon fire over the harbor.
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Louie's Backyard
A long-running restaurant on the Atlantic side of the island, with dinner on tiered decks over the water.
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El Siboney
A family-run Cuban restaurant on a residential corner, known for roast pork, plantains and Cuban bread.
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Blue Heaven
An outdoor restaurant in a Bahama Village courtyard where chickens wander between tables and the key lime pie is piled with meringue.
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La Concha Key West
A 1926 hotel on Duval Street, the tallest building in Old Town, with a rooftop bar above the street.
When to go: weather by month, based on Key West
Our climate figures for Old Town & Duval Street come from nearby Key West. Average daily highs in Key West run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Mallory Square itself, we suggest: Sunset.
Modelled monthly averages for Key West from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Key West weather by month (covers Old Town & Duval Street).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Mallory Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 24.55997, -81.80748
- Destination
- Old Town & Duval Street, Florida
- Website
- mallorysquare.com
Mallory Square: quick answers
How much time do you need at Mallory Square?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Mallory Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Mallory Square?
Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Arrive 45 minutes before sunset on Dec 31; it sets around 5:50 p.m.
Is Mallory Square free?
Yes, we list Mallory Square as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Mallory Square?
Mallory Square appears on Key West New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Mallory Square to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Old Town & Duval Street.
Plan Old Town & Duval Street
- Old Town & Duval Street travel guide 9 places
- Key West weather (covers Old Town & Duval Street) weather by month
- Old Town & Duval Street to Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys 35 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Old Town & Duval Street
- Bourbon Street Pub red shoe drop Activity
- Blue Heaven Food
- La Concha Key West Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.