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Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters

Lighthouse museum·Old Town, Key West

88 steps to the view

About Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters

First lit in 1848, the Key West Lighthouse has 88 steps to a view over the island; the keeper’s house is now a museum about the keepers’ families.

Why it's on our list

  • First lit 1848
  • 88 steps
  • Keeper’s house

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters before you go.

Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters, as the crow flies.

  1. The Marquesa HotelOld Town, Key West0.4 mi8 min walk
  2. The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by HiltonOld Town, Key West0.5 mi9 min walk
  3. Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by HiltonAtlantic shore, Key West0.7 mi13 min walk
  4. Sunset Key CottagesSunset Key0.7 mi14 min walk
  5. Ocean Key Resort & SpaMallory Square, Key West0.8 mi15 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest stations

  1. Dadeland SouthGreenOrange122 mi
  2. Dadeland NorthGreenOrange122 mi
  3. South MiamiGreenOrange124 mi

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