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Mallory Square


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 139 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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5 of 5 stars
drjmek 1 contribution
Norfolk
Jun 19, 2009

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 59 contributions
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Jun 17, 2009

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 501 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Jun 10, 2009
1/1 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
3/3 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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4 of 5 stars
sunloverinatlanta 34 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
May 11, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

Mallory Square was a great place to watch the sunset and the (human) wildlife. This area was really the only place we saw crafts actually made in the area. Most souveniers in Key West were made in the Phillipines or China. Mallory Square had booths where glass blowers, painters and others show off their talents and their wares. At sunset,... more

Fun place.
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4 of 5 stars
kycop604 22 contributions
Kentucky
May 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

A lot of fun here and very interesting as well as crowded. Good place to see the sun set but I would highly suggest taking a sunset cruise if you do not mind paying the money to do it. more

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5 of 5 stars
dswaggers 10 contributions
st louis
May 1, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This was quite interesting, with lots of variety in entertainment. We went 2 nights - One of the nights we watched 2 young gents do a variety of acrobat type show. They were quite entertaining along with comedy. Of course, the best of Mallory Square is the Sunset. You can't imagine the beauty of this, it is just awesome. One... more

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4 of 5 stars
gobison 44 contributions
Tampa, FL
Apr 17, 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

This place was REALLY crowded. Probably something to do with the fact it was Easter when we were there. The entire length of Mallory Square was lined with street performers. The first one we stopped at was a juggler who did a tight rope walk. He was pretty good, but the first 10 minutes was all just to get more... more

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3 of 5 stars
JenandDennis 19 contributions
Philadelphia
Apr 10, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

There are a billion people all in this one place by the water waiting to watch the sun set into the ocean. It is a beautiful thing, but it is a crazy sight. There are actors, flame throwers, musicians and artists all waiting for you to give them money. We had a guy chase us, because we walked away without... more

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Mallory Square Address

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