Many relax walking areas

When randomly stopping by Mallory Square, it will surprise you. A bustling entertainment place in the afternoon. Here and there, street performers perform sword swallowing, balancing, juggling, and acrobatics. Small food stalls serving fried cakes, ice syrup, pizza, and hotdogs. A singer sits on the ice, opening his/her heart to an old drum guitar and old lyrics. Tourists gathering on the pier to admire the sunset are often likened to jugglers and other street performers, creating a carnival-like atmosphere. The area has become one of Key West's tourist highlights, especially in the late afternoon.

Stopping by the famous Duval Street neighborhood is another option. This is Key West's main tourist strip, with restaurants and shops designed to entertain tourists and cruise ship passengers. This is the right place to start, or perhaps end, a day of sightseeing. Visitors can find historic homes and some of the city's most popular tourist attractions along Duval.