What it's like
Key West's old town is a grid of older streets close to the water, where the island's homes, courtyards and gardens are the main draw. Duval Street runs through the middle of it as a strip of shops, bars and cafes.
Mallory Square sits on the waterfront and is a famed shopping spot. From there a walk up Duval Street takes you past shops, bars and cafes, and a slower walk through the side streets shows the old houses and gardens.
Good to know
- Old town is walkable. Trolley and train tours cover more stops if you want to see more of the island.
Old Town and Duval area
The Old Town and Duval area is the walkable heart of Key West, where historic homes, courtyards and gardens sit beside a busy strip of shops, bars and cafes.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
World Famous Conch Tour Train & Truman Little White House
Key West City Cemetery
Key West City Cemetery is an old burial ground in the middle of town, known for its above-ground tombs and playful gravestones. Visitors come to wander the paths and read the inscriptions.
Harry S. Truman Little White House
A small historic retreat on Front Street where President Harry S. Truman spent working vacations. Guided tours walk you through the house and grounds.
Key West Art & Historical Society
The Key West Art & Historical Society runs four museums across the island, each with its own focus on the Florida Keys. Visitors come for the history, the old fort, the lighthouse, and the playwright's home in town.
Key West Legal Rum distillery
Key West Legal Rum is a rum distillery in Key West, billed as the city's first legal rum distillery. Visitors can tour the still room, taste rums and spirits at two on-site bars, and shop for bottles.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Old town and historic sights
