--- title: Southern Living's Top Things to Do in Key West description: Does the cold winter have you feeling down? Don't despair! Head to Key West! Thanks to the gorgeous weather and rich culture, there's plenty to do here all year long. In fact, there's so much to do that it can be hard to decide what activities to add to your itinerary! Wondering about the top activities? Check out Southern Living's recommendations.  image: https://www.floridakeys.me/hubfs/bryan-goff-mSaoOCx1MQg-unsplash.jpg --- [![floridakeysme3.png](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/floridakeysme3.png?width=160&name=floridakeysme3.png "floridakeysme3.png")](http://floridakeys.me) [![floridakeysme3.png](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/floridakeysme3.png?width=160&name=floridakeysme3.png "floridakeysme3.png")](http://floridakeys.me) [**](https://www.floridakeys.me/southern-livings-top-things-to-do-in-key-west#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.floridakeys.me/hubfs/bryan-goff-mSaoOCx1MQg-unsplash.jpg) Shopping and Dining # Southern Living's Top Things to Do in Key West ![](https://www.floridakeys.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.floridakeys.me/author/bailee-wilson) February 29, 2024 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (113)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (101)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (95)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/events) - [Around Town (67)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/around-town) - [Shopping and Dining (64)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (38)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/family) - [Holiday (38)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/holiday) - [Summer (30)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/summer) - [Beach (27)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/beach) - [Outdoor (26)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/outdoor) - [Tips and Tricks (25)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Date Night (21)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/date-night) - [News (18)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/news) - [Winter (18)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/winter) - [Free (15)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/free) - [History (15)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/history) - [Music (12)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/music) - [Nightlife (10)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/nightlife) - [Contest (4)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/contest) - [Notable Locals (3)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/notable-locals) - [Off-Season (3)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/off-season) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/fitness) - [Charity (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/charity) - [House Tour (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/house-tour) - [Pets (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/pets) - [Services (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/services) - [Swimming (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/swimming) - [Videos (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/videos) - [Wildlife (1)](https://www.floridakeys.me/tag/wildlife) Search Does the cold winter have you feeling down? Don't despair! Head to Key West! Thanks to the gorgeous weather and rich culture, there's plenty to do here all year long. In fact, there's so much to do that it can be hard to decide what activities to add to your itinerary! Wondering about the top activities? Check out [Southern Living](https://www.southernliving.com/)'s recommendations.  ![nick-fewings-YyYrOcErm2M-unsplash](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/nick-fewings-YyYrOcErm2M-unsplash.jpg?width=3032&height=2021&name=nick-fewings-YyYrOcErm2M-unsplash.jpg) Two weeks ago, Southern Living released a list of their picks for [the best things to do in Key West](https://www.southernliving.com/travel/florida/key-west-fl). Reading through their list, you'll find a range of options, from historic tours to iconic restaurants to water sports! There's truly something for everyone to do in Key West.  Southern Living's top activities are as follows:  - Go on a Paddling Adventure - Climb the Key West Lighthouse  - Visit the Southernmost Point  - Tour the Hemingway House ([Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum](http://www.hemingwayhome.com/)) - Stroll Duval Street  - Spend a Day on the Beach  - Set Sail at Sunset (check out [Fury Key West](https://www.furycat.com/)) - Shop Local Art (there are lots of galleries on Duval Street!)  - Taste a Slice of Key Lime Pie  - Bike Around Town - Dine al Fresco ![takuya-nagaoka-hImFr2SR_mM-unsplash-3](https://www.floridakeys.me/hs-fs/hubfs/takuya-nagaoka-hImFr2SR_mM-unsplash-3.jpg?width=3000&height=2000&name=takuya-nagaoka-hImFr2SR_mM-unsplash-3.jpg) - Walk Among the Butterflies ([Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory](http://keywestbutterfly.com/)) - Take a Ferry to Dry Tortugas ([Dry Tortugas National Park](https://www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm)) - Sip a Cup of Joe  - Book a Southernmost Stay (check out our rentals here!)  - Enjoy Key Lime Pie on a Stick ([Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe](https://www.keylimeshop.com/)) - Have a Lobster Roll - Go Barhopping - Catch a Show (at [Mallory Square](https://www.mallorysquare.com/) or Key West Amphitheater)  - Take a Trolley Ride ([Old Town Trolley Tours](https://www.trolleytours.com/key-west) or [Conch Tour Trains](https://www.conchtourtrain.com/)) - Visit Key Lime Square - Say Hello to the Roosters  - Visit a Museum (like the [Key West Shipwreck Museum](https://www.keywestshipwreck.com/) or [Harry S. Truman Little White House](https://www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/)) - Pop Into a Bookstore ([Key West Island Books](https://www.keywestislandbooks.com/) or [Books & Books](https://booksandbookskw.com/)) - Pick Up a Souvenir in Mallory Square Key West is calling! Plan your next trip today!  What's your favorite thing to do in Key West? 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