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Southernmost Point
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#15 of 158 things to do in Key West
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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A colorful landmark buoy and spectacular sunsets make the southernmost spot in the Continental U.S. a special place to visit.
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315 within 3 miles
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Frenchies Cafe
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The Restaurant at La Te Da
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Banana Cafe
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New York Pasta Garden
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Key West Cuban Coffee shop
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Attractions
146 within 6 miles
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
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133 ftNature & Wildlife Areas
Alan S. Maltz Gallery
277
0.1 miArt Galleries
Emma Carrero Cates Pier
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367 ftPiers & Boardwalks
Archeo Gallery
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0.1 miArt Galleries
Key West Pottery
44
0.2 miArt Galleries
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
20,800
0.4 miSpeciality Museums
Island Arts
8
0.2 miArt Galleries
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
992
0.4 miChurches & Cathedrals
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0.3 miLighthouses • History Museums
Duval Street
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Bonnie O
Saint Cloud, MN29 contributions
Photo Op, Nice Hike, and Coconuts
Feb 2022 • Couples
Fun little stop to brag you were at "the southernmost tip" of the contiguous United States. Parking is a premium, but if you don't mind walking, we parked about 1/2 mile away on the street. We visited Monday 1/31 approximately 11:30 a.m. There was a line of about 15 people which took about 20 minutes and protocol was asking people behind you for courtesy of taking photo with your device of course. We then walked to the larger of the public beach areas and walked down the huge fishing pier. On our way we found mama hen and 5 chicks that were maybe a day old. Walking back to our vehicle was just then blocks away - bonus was picking up coconuts that had fallen from the trees. One resident came out and even encouraged us to take more and welcomed us to Key West. In addition to this point, we also went to MM 0 which is about a mile away near the post office.
Written February 1, 2022
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Jill E
Easley, SC227 contributions
Ya Gotta Get the Buoy Pic!
Mar 2023 • Family
Not sure what to say….after all, it’s just a large colorful buoy at the literal end of the road, BUT…it’s one of those iconic experiences you want to have when in Key West! There was an orderly line of tourists waiting to take photos. The line moved quickly and people were helpful to take each other’s pics so each whole group could be included. The whole experience took less than 15 minutes, and as a photo lover, it was worth it to me to know that I have this “famous” shot of our time in Key West.
Written March 10, 2023
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Getbusyliving
Great Falls, VA256 contributions
Ridiculous but you should check the box
Jan 2021 • Family
If you are going to visit this “monument” please do so early in the morning to avoid the lines. There will absolutely be a line here starting around 8:30am and lasting all day. No cost and not worth waiting in line for a picture in my opinion but come here early before the crowds arrive and take a picture and head to Smathers Beach.
Written January 8, 2021
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Cyndi L
Bradenton, FL182 contributions
Fun Iconic Photo
Oct 2022
A must-do when in KW. We stop by every time - not sure why. It never changes but we enjoy it. The wait time in line is usually short but the best time to go is early morning when no one is there and the lighting is good. It's annoying when people hang out or kids are playing in the background of your photos. People, be respectful!
Written October 26, 2022
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BHUANG69
New Providence, NJ1,250 contributions
My friend and i did not wait in line
Jul 2022
If you want only (almost) yourself in the picture with this sculpture, then I saw around 30-40 people in line on 4th of July to take a picture with it. My friend and I did not care. We stood from an acceptable distance and took selfies with this and that picture is good enough. It's your pick.
Written July 10, 2022
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nana Walter
17 contributions
Picture place for people
Jun 2021 • Friends
This place is really unique but there is always a line and you need to have patience and take your turn. Many people will cut in front of you just to get there picture done even though you waited. It is a very busy town so parking is difficult and you do have to pay when parking, It's 4 dollars an hour. so keep that in mind. Very cool place to visit though!
Written June 21, 2021
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Patrick M
Newark, DE1,053 contributions
Photo Op
Sep 2021
So this is you main Photo Op to get your picture with the Southern Most Buoy. You need to go early in the morning or later in the evening as people line up for blocks to take a picture with this thing. And people can't just step up take a snap and move on, oh no, they have to take 15 pictures, in various poses, etc... while everyone else waits in 100 degree heat.
Written September 21, 2021
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Shannon F
9 contributions
Cool photo op
Jun 2021
I highly recommend visiting this early in the morning while everyone else is still sleeping off the previous night's party. The line can be quite long but it does move along. We waited for about 35-40 minutes to take two quick photos with the concrete buoy.
Written June 16, 2021
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Biff Simpson
Wilbraham, MA919 contributions
How to beat the other tourists
Apr 2021
Let’s face it: it’s just a geographical marker like the four corners of UT, CO, AZ and NM. You wait in line and have someone take your picture. Now, if you want an opportunity for one-uppance, don’t stand in front of the marker... step to one side and six feet back and you will be further south of all the other tourists
Written April 23, 2021
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youlovelucy
Philadelphia, PA29 contributions
Line for picture absurdly long
Mar 2023
Just take a walk by after you're done touring the Hemingway house. The landmark bouy was larger than i expected, but we went at around 11am and the line was over a block long to take a picture. The point is just the bouy on cement with the ocean in the back and nothing else special, so i would recommend going very early or just taking a selfie with it from a distance.
Written March 11, 2023
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