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Things to see
and do in
Key West
Last Updated
03/28/2008
Free things
to do in Key West
Biking
MM 17 Sugarloaf Key
(residential area) – You can park at the Sugarloaf Lodge and just across U.S. 1
is a great low traffic bike path with a round trip mileage of approximately 15
miles.
MM 27.8 Middle Torch and Big Torch (natural area, some houses) – You can park in
the gravel along Middle Torch Road just off U.S. 1. Almost no traffic with nine
turns, lots of wildlife. Mileage is about 15.5 miles.
Bingo
Bingo at 801 Bar at 801
Duval St. 294-4737 – Bingo on Sunday at 4:30 p.m., no cover, proceeds go to
local charities, come join the fun as drag queens call the shots.
Bingo at Key West Senior Center, 1016 Georgia St. 995-5165. Games played on
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $3.00 per game.
Bingo at American Legion,
College Road, 294-7374. Games are on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Bocce
Indigenous Park on White and Atlantic Streets in Key West. Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Played seasonally, starting in February.
Classes
Salsa Dance Lessons at Paradise Health and Fitness, 1796 N. Roosevelt Blvd. 296-6348. Friday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for all levels. Beginners Salsa Rueda from 9 to 10 p.m. on Friday.
Flea Market
Big Pine Key just south of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1 Open Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon: it’s free to browse. Most active during season
Galleries
Bougainvillea House Gallery, 12420 Overseas Highway in Marathon, 305-743-0808. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Housed in a historic Bougainvillea-covered house, this local artists’ co-op is a great place to browse through all types of creative medium (non-profit).
Key West Botanical Garden
Located on Stock Island off College Road on the right side just over the bridge. This 11-acre, city-owned garden is opened from dawn until dusk and is free to the public. A great place to take a tour, bird watch or just hang out and have a picnic. On Saturday, volunteers are available to answer your questions.
Astro Park
Across from Higgs Beach. Six unlighted tennis courts. Always open.
Bayview Park
On Virginia Street in Key West, Five lighted, hard surface courts. Open from sunrise to 10 p.m. There’s a pro shop and pros are available for lessons; this is a great place to hang out if your looking for a tennis game.
Sunset at Mallory Square
Sunset hour varies with season; Tons of entertainment, no cost.
Tea Dance at Atlantic Shores Resort
Sunday from 8 to 11 p.m. D.J. dance party, no cover, cash bar.
Meetings of Key West Writers Guild
305-296-3646. Authors and aspiring authors, published and unpublished welcome at the meetings on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Meeting is from 10 a.m. to noon at Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill and Brewery at 303 Whitehead St.
Wildlife Rescue Center in Key West
305-294-1441. Come see the birds and other wildlife at the corner of White and Atlantic streets inside the McCoy Indigenous Park. Admission is free (although donations to help the birds are needed). Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Key West Cemetery
Located at Frances and Olivia Streets in Old Town. Take a self-guided tour through our burial ground. Plenty of history is revealed just by reading the tomb stones.
Almost Free or just darn cheap
Painting Classes
MM 17 at Sugarloaf Lodge 745-3741. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $15 a class taught by local artist, Jim Salem. For more information, call Miriam at the Lodge.
Cinema Shores Outdoor Movie
510 South St. 296-2941. A Thursday night tradition brings out droves for an outdoor movie at Atlantic Shores Resort. The movie starts at 8 p.m. admission is $4.00. Free popcorn.
Pigeon Key
MM 45, 305-743-5999 – Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pigeon Key Gift Shop on Knights Key (MM 47), where you board the train to take you down the old Seven Mile Bridge. Of course, there is no better way see the wildlife like tarpon, sharks and stingrays, than by walking the old bridge, plus it’s free. The cost for county residents for a train ride and tour of the old island is $6 for adults and $5 for children ages 7 to 12. Children under seven are free.
Key West Southernmost Runner’s Club
305-745-3027. The club schedules weekly runs for fun or training purposes. It’s open to anyone.
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
At the west end of Southard Street, Key West, 305-292-6713. Open 8 a.m. to sunset. Admission fee is $1.50 per person for walkers or bikers and $2.50 per person in a car. The fort was built between 1845 and 1866. Tours are available. This 87-acre park is great for beach fun, snorkeling and picnics.
MM 37 Bahia Honda State Park,
Big Pine, 305-872-2353 – Open daily at 8:00 a.m. to Sunset. Cost: $1.50 per person for walkers or cyclists; $2.50 per person in a car; and children under six are free. Marina, dive shop, cabins, camping, hiking, picnicking, and bird watching.
Florida Keys Community College
305-296-9081, ext. 362. Cost is $2 per day. Hours are 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. On Friday hours are 6:30 a.m. to noon and the pool is open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Water is heated to 82 degrees and lifeguards are on duty. Special swim team and swim lessons packages available.
Yoga College of India
812 Southard Street (upstairs in Old Harris School), 305-292-1854. Classes are at 8 a.m., 4 and 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; at 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday; 8 and 10 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. Wear light clothing and bring a large towel and water. Cost is $9. If it’s your first visit, please arrive 10 minutes early. 305-292-1854.
Yoga by the Sea
On the platform at Higgs Beach next to White Street Pier, 305-292-1970. Monday and Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and Monday through Friday at 6:30 p.m. Per-class savings with membership.
Yoga in Paradise
At the Atlantic Shores Resort, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8 to 9 a.m. on the pier, Cost is $8 per class.
Yoga at Unity Church
Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.
Yoga at Pier House Beach
Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.
