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Mallory Square


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 147 attractions in Key West
Traveler Description: A ritual on Key West: everyday at dusk visitors gather at this seaside spot to watch the spectacular sunset and enjoy lively street performances.
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza, Park, Wharf/pier/boardwalk
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, Nightlife
Address: 300 Duval St Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 305-292-7700
Fax: 305-296-6198

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4 of 5 stars
girlcat   39 contributions
ohio
Oct 27, 2009

We went to Mallory Square for the sunset celebration each night we were in Key West. Just love walking around in that atmosphere and watching the performers and looking at the goods of the artists/crafters. We finally got to see Catman, be aware that he is down by the Westin dock, not where the main action is. He is crazy... more

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5 of 5 stars
Trimada   55 contributions
Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Oct 20, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Review: It is bizarre, strange, you name it, but so unique you have to see it… I think we got there at about 6:30 (1 hour before sunset) but obviously sunset changes at different times of year so plan accordingly. To sum it up, this is almost like a Circus to “celebrate” the sunset. It is strangely coordinated with one... more

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4 of 5 stars
morrison_m_s   6 contributions
Orlando
Oct 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Very entertaining! This happens every night, which gave my and my husband something to do every evening, get there early to watch the sunset, then watch all of the acts. Sometimes there is a varience in the acts, but sometimes there are also the same acts everynight. Just something to do, and very fun. There is one preformer that is... more

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4 of 5 stars
CynTeow   2 contributions
Malaysia
Aug 12, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Our kids loved the place. We'd go early before sunrise to watch people fishing. Watch the sunrise as well as the many performances (especially Cleo the dog in action!). There were Rontini (Houdini wannabe) and Willie on tightropes. Just bear in mind that some of the performers can be somewhat crude so advise your kids accordingly. more

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3 of 5 stars
musicteachtravel   12 contributions
musicteachtravel
Aug 8, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Went to Mallory Square to check out the sunset and the performers. Its a cool place, but having kids I look at otherthings like why are the performers drinking beer infront of their patrons between acts? there was a guy there with a performing dog that needed water, but he was too busy shooting down a cold beer to take... more

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5 of 5 stars
drjmek   1 contribution
Norfolk
Jun 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Its been a while since I went to Mallory Square in 2001 but one of the funniest things I have seen before and since is the man with the troupe of performing cats. Absolutely hilarious. They are standard moggies who perform like lions at an old fashioned circus and jump through hoops, walk along ropes etc. They seem to enjoy... more

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2 of 5 stars
tgawn   64 contributions
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jun 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Out of our 4 nights in Key West we went to Mallory square for the sunset twice. I was not really that impressed. Not by the fact that clouds obscured the sunset (both nights) but for the fact that it was so crowded and full of tacky cheap street performers / bums. My idea of a nice sunset is enjoying... more

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4 of 5 stars
borninalameda   1 contribution
Alameda, California
Jun 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I don't know if he's still there because it was along time ago, but there is a guy with trained cats (!) who jump through hoops! Sometimes they don't feel like it, of course, so wash themselves instead. Great fun! more

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3 of 5 stars
Stevied888   518 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Jun 10, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Go to watch the sunset at Mallory Square/on the Pier. The crowds pack in and every street vendor and entertainer makes there way to the crowd. If you like loud crowds and lots going on this is the place. It is not a quiet sunset. more

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5 of 5 stars
O-U   3 contributions
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
May 16, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

Mallory Square is a must on your Key West vacation. Celebrate the sunset every night with all types of street performers but do not mIss the cat man!!!!! My husband and I saw him the 1st night we were there and never missed another performance. These cats are great. It' s clear that the cat man loves his cats and... more

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Mallory Square Address

300 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
Tel: 305-292-7700 Fax: 305-296-6198