West Martello Tower, Key West

Name: West Martello Tower
Address: 1100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, 33040, United States
Telephone: +1 305-294-3210

#22 among attractions in Key West

Tower, Historical place, Garden, Scenic walking areas, More...

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Facts and practical information

The West Martello Tower is a historic martello tower in Key West, Florida, United States. It is located at 1100 Atlantic Boulevard. On June 24, 1976, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1862 (162 years ago)Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 24°32'49"N, 81°47'10"W

Address

1100 Atlantic BlvdKey West 33040 United States

Contact

+1 305-294-3210

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Key West

Day trips

West Martello Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ernest Hemingway House, Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West lighthouse, Captain Tony's Saloon.

1 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ernest Hemingway House, Key West
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0.7 miW
Nature and wildlife, Park, Garden
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West
18 min walk • The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory located at 1316 Duval Street, Key West, Florida, United States is a butterfly park that houses from 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat.
1 miW
History museum, Lighthouse, Tourist information
Key West lighthouse, Key West
25 min walk • The Key West Lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The first Key West lighthouse was a 65-foot tower completed in 1825. It had 15 lamps in 15-inch reflectors.
1.5 miNW
Scuba and snorkeling, Outdoor activities, Tours
Captain Tony's Saloon, Key West
38 min walk • Captain Tony's Saloon is a bar in Key West, Florida, United States, located at 428 Greene Street. The bar has been patronized through the years by many well-known artists, writers and celebrities.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Universities and schools
San Carlos Institute, Key West
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0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Key West Cemetery, Key West
23 min walk • The Key West Cemetery is a 19-acre cemetery at the foot of Solares Hill on the island of Key West, Florida, United States. It is estimated that as many as 100,000 people are buried there, many more than the 30,000 residents who currently live on the island.
1.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, Key West
36 min walk • The Key West Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, also known as the Jessie Porter's Heritage House Museum and Robert Frost Cottage, was a museum located at 410 Caroline Street, Key West, Florida.
~260 ftNE
Cemetery
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach, Key West
2 min walk • The African Cemetery at Higgs Beach is an cemetery in Key West, Florida where 294 of 1,342 Africans died soon in the first few months after being rescued in 1860 from captured slave ships. The cemetery was discovered in 2002 using ground-penetrating radar. On June 26, 2012, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miNW
Church
Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea, Key West
19 min walk • The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church located in Key West, Florida, United States. It is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in the state of Florida and the oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Miami.
1.5 miNW
24°33'35"N • 81°48'21"W
Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Key West
39 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.6 miNW
24°33'14"N • 81°47'34"W
Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West
17 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is West Martello Tower open?

West Martello Tower is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to West Martello Tower?

Nearby attractions include African Cemetery at Higgs Beach, Key West (2 min walk), Key West Firehouse Museum, Key West (17 min walk), Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Key West (18 min walk), Key West Historic District, Key West (19 min walk).