11 days in Key West & Venice Itinerary

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

On the 16th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Southernmost Point, then identify plant and animal life at Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sun): take a leisurely stroll along Mallory Square, see the interesting displays at Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, then see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and finally make a trip to Duval Street.

For maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Key West trip builder app.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Key West. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 81°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Venice.

Venice is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. Venture out of the city with trips to Stump Pass Beach State Park (in Englewood), Punta Gorda (Peace River Wildlife Center & Fishing Charters & Tours) and Siesta Key (Turtle Beach & Siesta Beach). The adventure continues: get outside with Black Duck Charters, stroll through Manasota Key Beach, walk around Service Club Park, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nokomis Beach.

Before you visit Venice, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can do a combination of ferry and car from Key West to Venice in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Venice when traveling from Key West in July, with lows around 76°F.