Old Town Key West Area Information & Real Estate Listings
Old Town Community Information:
Sometimes referred to as the Historic District of Key West, Old Town is defined as being the western half of the island. Specifically, Old Town is bounded by Whitehead, White and South streets, stretching North-Northwest to Mallory Square and the Atlantic Ocean.
Old Town is divided into two parts:
- Old Town North
- Old Town South
For information about attractions and area events, check out the Key West Chamber of Commerce website here (note: link opens in a new window).
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Old Town Key West Restaurants and Culture:
Old Town North shares borders with Truman Annex, Old Town South and The Meadows. This community is home to a number of local restaurants, such as Mangia Mangia Pasta Café, Half Shelf Raw Bar, BO’s Fish Wagon, and more!
Meanwhile, Old Town South is bordered by Old Town North, The Meadows, Midtown West and Casa Marina. Popular attractions within this part of Old Town include Bay View Park, El Siboney restaurant, Fausto’s Food Palace, Camille’s restaurant.
The central business district is also located in this part of Key West, as are the majority of tourist attractions. For instance, Mallory Square and Duval Street are both located within Old Town.
For more information about attractions and area events, check out the Key West Chamber of Commerce website here (note: link opens in a new window).
Old Town Key West Architecture:
Old Town is home to several large and stately residential homes. Some of these homes reflect the Victorian-era style while others reflect more modern influences.
This part of the island is characterized by classic bungalows and guest mansions. Generally speaking, most of these buildings were constructed between 1886 and 1912. These homes are characterized by the wood-frame construction of one- to two-and-a-half-story buildings that are set on foundation piers about three feet above the ground.
Some of the distinctive exterior features of these homes in Old Town include peaked metal roofs, horizontal wood siding, pastel paint colors, covered porches, gingerbread trim, side-hinged louvered shutters and wood lattice screens.
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Attractions:
See below for a list of local attractions within a short drive or walk of Old Town: (links open in new window)
- Fort Zachary Taylor
- Higgs Beach
- Smathers Beach
- Fury Water Adventures, a parasailing adventure
- Sunny Days Catamarans, which sails to Fort Jefferson
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, which served as his home base from 1928 to 1940
- Conch Tour Train, which begins at the Front Street Depot
- Custom House Museum, which was built in 1891 and celebrates art and history
- Key West Butterfly Conservatory
- Key West Aquarium, which was built in 1934
- Key West Shipwreck Museum, which features a 65-foot observation tower
- Audubon House and Tropical Gardens of Key West
- Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
- Old Town Trolley Tours
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