1. Key West Nature Preserve Park
If you're ready to leave your vacation home to enjoy some fresh air, head to this beautifuly preserved corner of town to enjoy a short hike through a lush mangrove forest.
2. Key West Marine Park
If your kids love swimming and snorkeling, look no further than this protected underwater park that stretches across 40 acres. Its two beaches are the perfect place for patient parents to relax while the kids enjoy the water.
3. Harry S. Truman Little White House
The winter White House for former president Harry S. Truman is a great place to learn about Key West's history. Local guides add color to the experience with their anecdotes.
4. Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Learn about the literary icon's numerous romantic relationships, friendships and writings through a guided tour of his erstwhile residence.
5. Dry Tortugas National Park
Seventy miles from Key West, this secluded park is home to Fort Jefferson, wild birds, coral reefs and marine life. It's the ideal location for a camping excursion.
6. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
Kids in particular will love this conservatory where nearly 60 species of butterflies thrive in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.
7. Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
With such rich marine diversity in this part of Florida, it is only natural that Key West boasts a top-quality discovery center. Interactive displays about reefs and mangroves help visitors learn more and connect with nature.
8. Astro City
One of the most popular playgrounds in town located just across from Higgs Beach, Astro City is a great location for your kids to make new friends and precious memories.