Smathers Beach (Key West’s largest) - 1 mile Conch Tour Trains - 1 mile East Martello Tower Gallery and Museum - 1.5 miles Key West Lighthouse Museum - 4.5 miles Discovery Undersea Tours (glass-bottom boat) - 5 miles Dry Tortugas National Park Ferry - 5 miles Wrecker’s Museum (oldest residence) - 5 miles Old Town - 5 miles Mallory Square (Sunset Celebration, dining, entertainment) - 5.5 miles Audubon House and Tropical Gardens - 5.5 miles Truman’s Little White House - 5.5 miles Fort Zachary Taylor - 5.5 miles Key West International Airport (EYW): Approximate driving time is 3 minutes and distance is less than 1.5 miles. Driving directions from Key West International Airport: From the airport, turn left onto S Roosevelt Blvd. Drive a quarter of a mile to Seaside Dr. Turn left onto Seaside and follow signs to the hotel. Getting there: Taxis and rental cars are available. Taxi fare is based on the number of passengers and is in the $5–$15 range for two. Rental cars are more than $36. Fees are subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available from this Web site. Miami International Airport (MIA): Approximate driving time is 3.5 hours and distance is 160 miles. Driving directions from Miami International Airport: Leaving the airport, take LeJeune Rd south to SR 836/Dolphin Expwy. Drive west on SR 836 to the Florida Turnpike (toll). Travel south on the turnpike to Hwy 1. Continue on Hwy 1 to Key West. Turn left onto A1A/S Roosevelt Blvd. Continue on Roosevelt until Seaside Dr. Turn left onto Seaside and follow signs to the hotel. Getting there: Driving is the favorite way to reach Key West from Miami International Airport. Rental cars are available from this Web site and are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Keys Shuttle runs vans from the bus stop outside of Concourse D lower level. Reservations are needed. Fares are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Greyhound Lines runs buses from Concourse E lower level. Fares are $26–$35 for adults and $16–$25 for children under 12. No reservations required. Fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: Key West is small so a car is not necessary and can be inconvenient because of scarce parking. People often get around on foot or hop onto a shuttle bus that travels throughout Key West. The shuttle stops just in front. Daily passes are $5–$15. Other options include: scooters ($16–$25 a day rental), bicycles (under $5 a day rental), small electric cars (more than $36 a day rental), and the city bus (under $5 a day for unlimited use.) Fees subject to change without notice. |