The Great American Road Trip Challenge~4.5 years · 48 states · one loop
Florida

Stop 8 · Days 233–237

The Florida Keys & Key West

The Florida Keys & Key West, FL

A 120-mile chain of coral islands strung on a highway over the sea — the only living coral reef in the continental U.S., and Hemingway's laid-back, six-toed-cat Key West at the end.

Where to stay

  • A Key West guesthouse in Old Town

    Walkable to Duval Street and the sunset.

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You gotta eat this

  • Key lime pie & conch fritters

    The real thing, tart and yellow — plus fresh-caught yellowtail.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

  1. 233Day 233 — Key Largo & the reefFull day · 4h planned
  2. 234Day 234 — The Middle KeysFull day · 4h 30m planned
  3. 235Day 235 — Key WestFull day · 6h planned
  4. 236Day 236 — Free DayFree day
  5. 237Day 237 — Back up and across to NaplesDrive day · 4h 30m drive

What this stop is made of

  • National Parks & Forests
  • Cities & Metros
  • Landmarks & Monuments
  • Museums & History
  • Outdoor & Water Activities
  • Festivals & Events