If you had but one day to go to Key West, what would be the one thing you would do?

Take a stroll down Duval Street, then one of the sunset cruises.

My husband and myself had only 5 hours there. We rented a Moped. We visited the Hemmingway house. Stopped on Duval Street, had lunch, and a few drinks.

Eat at Blue Heaven and have key lime pie on a stick at Kermit's Key Lime Shop.

Take the Conch tour train. And catch the sunset celebration at Mallory Square.

We're planning a return trip to the Keys soon but can't find a decent price on the flight!

Are you flying, or maybe stopping off from a cruise?

Definitely plan on a stroll down Duvall St. but beware of a few little oddities: homeless begging for money, wild chickens and lots of wandering cats. Consider it part of the funky charm of the island.

I would make it a long day and start like this: 8am breakfast at Pedros (I think that was the name-local favorite awesome breakfast)... 9:00 fly fishing charter boat.........1:00 scuba/snorkeling trip/party boat (one of those all inclusive things)....5:00 drinks and a huge dinner at one of the islands many eateries......make the most of your day there!!!

Dennis - I think you may be thinking of Pepe's, which has a wonderful, cholesterol-laden breakfast.

If you don't want to spend the day with water sports, I'd begin with a Conch Train Tour, which will give you a good overview of Key West and help direct you to other things you might want to do during the day. You might consider visiting either the Hemingway House and/or Truman's Little White House if you're a history buff. You definitely don't want to miss the sunset celebration!

What is Key West without a stop at Sloppy Joes?

A day without heartburn.

I would have to add a stop at Schooner's Wharf, sometime during the day to see Micheal McCloud and people watch..
Lonepalm757

I agree with Michael, the Schooner Warf Bar is the best! Also, rent a scooter to see the sights. It is the easiest, quickest way to get around and it will be easier to find a parking space. Stop on Duval street, Hemmingway House, the southernmost point in the US marker and the beach.

Sitting by the pool at Equator Resort with cocktails at 5:30 poolside.........dinner along Duval Street.......bar hoppin at Kwest, Bourbon Street and then the show at the 801.....not a bad day in key West......anyone dispute the above????

Take the Conch Train Tour. Then have a seat at the bar at Sloppy Joe's and get drunk!!!

Go to Irish Kevin's for a drink and say "hi" to Tad for me.

Toppa!