Planning A Family Vacation In Key West? Read Our Travel Guide
Family vacations in Key West can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pre-trip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Key family vacations.
The Beach at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State ParkKey West's "best beach,"
Address:601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040
Phone:305-292-6713
Hours:The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown year-round
Price:$6 per vehicle (two to eight people); $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers with Annual Individual Entrance Pass; $4 for single-occupant vehicle and motorcycles
Key West Toy Factory
Address:291 Front St., Key West, FL 33040
Phone:305-296–0003
Hours:Open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Price:Free admission
Mallory Square
Address:1 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040
Phone:305-294-2587 (Key West Chamber of Commerce)
Hours:Open daily; store and restaurant hours vary
Price:Free admission
Key West Aquarium
Key West Aquariumboasts the unique status of home to animals that can only be found in the beautiful local waters. Families will find sharks, turtles, stingrays, tropical fish, game fish and more. Visitors can watch the daily feedings, and the "safe touch" tanks offer kids and their parents the opportunity to pet sea creatures like starfish and sharks.
Address:1 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040
Phone:305-296-2051
Hours:The aquarium is open 365 days a year, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tour times and feedings are at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Price:Adults, $15.05 or online price of $13.95; children ages 4-12, $6.45 or $4.95 online price; children ages 3 and under, free
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
Mel Fisher Maritime Museumaccording to TripAdvisor
Address:200 Greene St., Key West, FL 33040
Phone:305-294-2633
Hours:Open 365 days a year. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:Adults, $12.50; students, $10.50; children, $6.25
Conch Tour Train
Address:1805 Staples Ave., Suite 101, Key West, FL 33040
Phone:888-916-8687
Hours:Train tours depart at least every 30 minutes, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. When demand rises, the frequency is increased. The train tours are closed the last Saturday in October because of Fantasy Fest. Schedules are subject to change, so call 888-916-8687 for the most current information.
Price:Adults, $29 (online price, $26.10); children ages 12 and under, free; military and seniors ages 62 and older, $26 (online price, $23.40)
The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Enter the "magical world of butterflies" at theKey West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed, habitat teeming with 60 butterfly species and 20 exotic bird species. You'll be surrounded by flowering plants, rushing waterfalls and tall trees. The conservatory has been voted the No.1 attraction in Key West by People's Choice Awards and TripAdvisor.
Address:1316 Duval St., Key West, FL 33040
Phone:305-296-2988 or 800-839-4647
Hours:Conservatory hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The last ticket is sold 30 minutes before closing. Gift shop and gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Price:Adults, $12; children ages 4-12, $8.50; under 4 years old, free; seniors and military, $9
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