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title: Why You Should Visit Key West This Fall
description: The warmth of summer is finally starting to fade away, leaving a touch of melancholy in the air. This doesn't mean that there aren't exciting things to come though! Big cities like Key West stay energetic all year long. Fall is a particularly lively and beautiful time of the year in Key West. The weather is gorgeous and the events are plentiful! Here are some of the top reasons to visit Key West this fall. 
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# [Why You Should Visit Key West This Fall](https://www.floridakeys.me/why-you-should-visit-key-west-this-fall)

 Written by [Bailee Wilson](https://www.floridakeys.me/author/bailee-wilson) | Oct 19, 2023 10:47:36 PM

The warmth of summer is finally starting to fade away, leaving a touch of melancholy in the air. This doesn't mean that there aren't exciting things to come though! Big cities like Key West stay energetic all year long. Fall is a particularly lively and beautiful time of the year in Key West. The weather is gorgeous and the events are plentiful! Here are some of the top reasons to visit Key West this fall. 

Parks and Gardens: Embrace the wonderful weather by visiting a park or garden. Take a walk and admire the fall foliage! Popular options include...

- [The Key West Nature Preserve ](https://www.attractionskeywest.com/blog/key-west-nature-preserve/)
- [Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park ](https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-zachary-taylor-historic-state-park)
- [Bayview Park](https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/facilities/facility/details/Bayview-Park-9) 

Stone Crabs: As of October 15th, stone crab season has officially begun! Seafood lovers will enjoy getting to sample this delicious Floridian delicacy. You can find stone crab at restaurants like...

- [The Stoned Crab](https://www.stonedcrab.com/)
- [Half Shell Raw Bar ](https://www.halfshellrawbar.com/)
- [Eaton Street Seafood Market](https://kwseafood.com/)
- [Alonzo's Oyster Bar ](https://alonzosoysterbar.com/)

Ghost Tours: Looking for a spooky activity to add to your fall Florida Keys vacation? Schedule a ghost tour! There are lots of tour options, including trolley tours, walking tours, and bar crawls! A few great options include... <https://dreamingfarms.com/>

- [Key West Ghost and Mysteries Tour](https://keywestghostandmysteriestour.com/)
- [Ghost Key West](https://ghostkeywest.com/)
- [Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Key West ](https://www.ghostsandgravestones.com/key-west)
- [The Original Key West Ghost Hunt](https://ghosthuntkeywest.com/)

Fantasy Fest: Fantasy Fest is the biggest annual party in Key West! It gives grown ups a chance to indulge in wild, wacky fun. There are costumes, parades, libations, and plenty of outrageous events!

For more information, you can view my previous post about Fantasy Fest [HERE](https://www.floridakeys.me/fantasy-fest-2023) or visit the official Fantasy Fest website [HERE](https://www.fantasyfest.com/). 

Festivals: In the fall, there are always copious events and festivals to enjoy around Key West. Some of the top seasonal festivals (apart from Fantasy Fest) include...

- [Key West Artisan Market ](https://www.facebook.com/KeyWestArtisanMarket)
- [Goombay Festival](https://www.facebook.com/keywestgoombay2018/)
- [Green Parrot's Halloween Party](https://www.greenparrot.com/key-west-live-music-calendar/patrick-swayzees-530-sunday-4/)
- [Key West Film Festival](https://keywestff.com/) 
  
  There's no shortage of things to enjoy around Key West this fall! What's your favorite thing about autumn in Key West? Tell us in the comments! 

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