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    West Martello Tower

    569 Reviews
    #20 of 130 things to do in Key West
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    Open Now: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    1100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL 33040-4883
    Open today: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “A lovely find in Key West”

    The West Martello Tower is a unique free stop on the waterfront on Atlantic Blvd in Key West. This... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Barbara W
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    Naples, FL
    “Beautiful Garden and Views”

    We had a lovely hour's visit to the gorgeous gardens in historic West Martello Tower. The... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Sherpa648313
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    San Francisco, California
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    Tropical gardens set in an old fort
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A lovely find in Key West

    The West Martello Tower is a unique free stop on the waterfront on Atlantic Blvd in Key West. This Civil War fort ruin is now home to the Key West Garden Club and beautifully enhanced with an amazing variety of native and decorative plants that...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Barbara W
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Beautiful Garden and Views

    We had a lovely hour's visit to the gorgeous gardens in historic West Martello Tower. The plantings are varied, well cared for and beautiful. Set within the brick ruins of this civil war fort, there was a magical quality to the overall experience. And the...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Sherpa648313
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great botanical garden!

    A great FREE chance to see these lush gardens! If you go on a Monday, you can chat with the many volunteers that maintain it.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank CLE_Bill
    Reviewed October 14, 2018
    Always fun

    Local garden and museum - well worth the time and energy - gives you a idea of the Old and new Key West.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank MisplacedConch
    Reviewed September 14, 2018
    Picture perfect scenery!

    We came here and renewed our wedding vowels at the gazebo. gorgeous plants and flowers, butterfly garden not to mention the tower itself.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank robertpX1135IO
    Reviewed September 5, 2018
    Key West Garden Club

    The best reason to go to the West Martello Tower in Key West is the Key West Garden Club's Botanical Gardens. These are wonderful, themed gardens located in the ruins of this tower directly on the beach at Key West. Our favorite garden was the...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank GrandmaBarbara0420
    Reviewed August 26, 2018
    Beatiful Garden.

    Historic place, very nice garden inside, one of the more nice places in key west, beautiful flowers and plant.

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank Fearless677065
    Reviewed August 26, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing garden museum

    A historic place converted into a beautiful place of plants and gardens with a wonderful view. Admission is free and is maintained by donations. Have and small gift store. It is close to the beach

    Date of experience: August 2018
    Thank ihrealstate
    Reviewed July 22, 2018 via mobile
    Key West Garden Club

    This garden is amazing! Just what I wanted to see as a garden in Key West housed within the walls of a Civil War era structure. Many types of gardens are found here. The flowers are lovely, the trees exquisite, views of the ocean and...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    1  Thank mistyschulz
    Reviewed July 8, 2018 via mobile
    Worth a stroll!

    Rode our bikes down here based on TripAdvisor rating. Hubby didn’t want to go in, but I insisted. Just my kind of place! Lovely small garden, free admission (they take donations, which is a must!)... you just walk around. Loved the butterfly garden! Lots of...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Karen S
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    Yes, on a leash of course. I love it there.
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