Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum vs Southernmost Point of the Continental USA: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Southernmost Point of the Continental USA first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 74 against 64 for Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, and it has 23 ranked ways to see it versus 16. Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is the cheaper entry at $10, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Key West, pair them: plan Southernmost Point of the Continental USA in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum | Southernmost Point of the Continental USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 16 | 23 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 84 | 84 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 64 | 74 |
| Cheapest experience | $10 | $40 |
| Average time needed | 2.4h | 1.9h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | Yes | No |
Best ways to see Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
- 1. Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage
Outty Ranking 84 · from $40 · 1.5h
- 2. Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 83 · from $40 · 1.8h
- 3. Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Outty Ranking 76 · from $56 · 1.5h
- 4. PRIVATE Welcome to Key West Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 61 · from $138 · 1.5h
- 5. Eco Conscious Reef Diving with Southpoint Divers
Outty Ranking 58 · from $184 · 4h
Best ways to see Southernmost Point of the Continental USA
- 1. All-Inclusive Sandbar Safari with Dolphin Playground Encounter
Outty Ranking 84 · from $150 · 5h
- 2. Southernmost Key West History and Culture Small-Group Walking Tour
Outty Ranking 83 · from $40 · 1.8h
- 3. Key West Island Adventure Jet Ski Tour: Bring a Partner for Free
Outty Ranking 79 · from $156 · 1.5h
- 4. Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Outty Ranking 76 · from $56 · 1.5h
- 5. The Original Key West Island Jet Ski Tour from Barefoot Billy's
Outty Ranking 76 · from $156 · 1.5h
Frequently asked questions
Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum or Southernmost Point of the Continental USA: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Southernmost Point of the Continental USA first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 74 against 64 for Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, and it has 23 ranked ways to see it versus 16. Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is the cheaper entry at $10, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Key West, pair them: plan Southernmost Point of the Continental USA in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum or Southernmost Point of the Continental USA?
Ranked experiences at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum start from $10 and at Southernmost Point of the Continental USA from $40 per person. Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.
How long do you need at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Southernmost Point of the Continental USA?
Experiences at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum run 2.4 hours on average and at Southernmost Point of the Continental USA 1.9 hours, so both fit in one day in Key West with a break in between.
Can you do Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum and Southernmost Point of the Continental USA on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum options and 100% of Southernmost Point of the Continental USA options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum: Key West Historic Bahama Village & Hemingway Heritage (Outty Ranking 84, from $40). For Southernmost Point of the Continental USA: All-Inclusive Sandbar Safari with Dolphin Playground Encounter (Outty Ranking 84, from $150).
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