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3 places to see Mt. Fuji (save + share this post): 3 places to see Mt. Fuji (save + share this post):

If you don’t have enough time to spend days in Hakone visiting Mt. Fuji it’s easy to take a day trip here from Tokyo. It’s only about 90 minutes by car and we spent the day exploring the area. There is a swing at the top for an additional fee where you literally swing into Mt. Fuji and they have a souvenir shop and small food vendor to purchase snacks.

Location 1: Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway which cost 900 for adults and 450 for children for a roundtrip ride on the cable car. They do sell one way cable car tickets if you want to hike down the mountain.

Location 2: Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, there is a small fee of 100 per person but children are free. This place is really only for pictures besides the view there isn’t anything else to do. They have it set up with a line to capture photos in front of the tori gate and each group has 3 minutes to take pictures, yes they actually time you, to make sure the line keeps moving.

Location 3: Arakurayama Sengen Park where you’ll need to climb 398 stairs or take the curved paved path to the top for views of the mountain and Chuerito Pagoda. The stairs are a straight shot but the path makes it accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

We were truly blessed to be able to see Mt. Fuji as it’s often not visible. When I visited in 2015 we made the trip here and it was gloomy and cloudy and we couldn’t see anything. We did go to the base of the mountain on that trip and do the ice cave exploration so all wasn’t lost but I am so happy Jordyn and I got to see the full mountain with our own two eyes on this trip!

There are lots of other places you can view Mt. Fuji but with only one day we couldn’t visit them all. The other 7 best places to see Mt. Fuji are on a boat tour on any of the 5 lakes that surround the mountain (Kawaguchi, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, or Motosuko), Koyo-Dai Lookout Platform, Sanko-Dai Lookout Platform, Oshino Hakkai Springs, Fuji Q Highland Amusement Park, Rooftop of Fujisan Station, Shin-Fuji Station Platform and in Hakone.

Have you ever seen Mt. Fuji’s beauty? Would you add this to your Japan itinerary if you haven’t?

#mtfuji #lakekawaguchiko
How we spent 48 hours in Kyoto (save + share this How we spent 48 hours in Kyoto (save + share this post):

1. Start your day at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. We arrived here at 7:30am and there were quite a few people here already. We didn’t visit but in Arshiyama you can also visit the Monkey Park to see the Japanese Macaques (snow monkeys).

2. Head to Kinkaku-ji to see this stunning Temple of the Golden Pavilion. They open at 9am and we arrived at 8:45am and by time the opened the door at 9am the line was extremely long.

3. Walk through the gorgeous Tori Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Before or after your visit be sure to walk through the street vendors for some amazing food. We tried noodles, mochi and just enjoyed learning more about the local foods. We visited here around 11am and even though it was so crowded if you want photos without people wait until you’re walking through the gates to exit and there are often moments where the area is empty, just be a little patient. 

4. Book a session at @kyoto_samurai_experience to learn about the history of the Samurai, watch a demonstration and get to try your hand at using the samurai sword yourself.

5. Eat your way through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. You will be able to walk through these narrow streets (with some hills) and try ice cream flavors such a matcha, green tea, white peach, Sakura (if in season), Black sesame, caramel and more and yes, we tried them all! There’s also tons of mochi and other treats. You’ll find the Starbucks with a traditional Japanese home interior here as well as Yasaka Pagoda and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, be sure to visit.

6. Walk around Gion and catch a Kabuki show at Minamiza Theatre.

7. Visit Daigo-ji temple, it’s not frequented by a lot of tourists so it’s rarely crowded and you can have a moment on zen here!

While we didn’t have time this visit as the weather altered some of our plans on my last visit to Kyoto in 2015 I also visited Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), Nijo Castle which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ryoanji Temple and highly recommend going. 

Some other things we were interested in but just didn’t have time for were a calligraphy class and if you are into manga you can visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum.
This is your sign to rent a kimono in Kyoto! It wa This is your sign to rent a kimono in Kyoto! It was an honor to be dressed by Japanese women & taught about the Kimono. Here’s everything you need to know about renting a kimono & a tiny history lesson on them(save + share this post):

1. Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing but is now used to refer specifically to traditional Japanese clothing. Kimono’s date back to the Heian period of 794-1185 and were every day wear until western culture was brought to Japan.

2. There are 8 layers in a kimono in addition to the Tabi (white socks) which are specifically made to wear with Jori (traditional Japanese shoes). Even though there are 8 layers it doesn’t take long to be dressed.

3. Today kimonos are mostly worn for special occasions such as NYE, weddings, gradations, tea ceremonies & summer festivals. But geishas, maikos, kabuki actors and a few traditional professions wear them every day.

4. We rented our Kimono’s from this shop https://kyoto-kimonorental.com/kimono/. It’s less than a 5 minute walk from Hokan-ji. We made a reservation in advance but you will find kimono rental shops all over Kyoto. They open at 9 and you have to return the Kimono’s by 5.

5. They offer multiple packages which vary in the type of material the kimono is. The package I got was the ¥4,900 ($37.50) one and Jordyn’s child price was ¥3,900 ($29.87). You can get your hair and makeup done for an additional ¥1,200. The value of the yen is down now so be sure to check exchange rates whenever you make it to Japan for accuracy.

6. This shop offers photo packages directly through them or you can take your own or hire a separate photographer.

7. If you’re worried about renting a kimono and wearing it in Japan being seen as cultural appropriation, don’t be. I obviously can’t speak for every Japanese person but from hearing it first hand from Japanese people in Japan and the large amount of Kimono rental shops all over Japan encouraging visitors to try kimonos, the Japanese are so excited to see foreigners embracing their culture and wearing kimonos respectfully! We received so many compliments from the local community as we explored Kyoto this day.

📍Daigo-ji temple & Hokan-ji
After spending 48 hours in Osaka we went to Kyoto. After spending 48 hours in Osaka we went to Kyoto. Here’s how to get here and where we stayed (save + share this post):

1. You can take the Shinkansen (bullet) train from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station if you have the JR Pass and it will only take you 15 minutes. If you don’t have a JR Pass the Shinkansen ticket costs about 1,420 yen (right now that’s about $11). 

2. If you don’t have the JR Pass you can take the Hankyu Kyoto Line or Keihan Main Line. These are regular non express trains and will increase your travel time to from 15 minutes to 45-55 minutes but they only cost 400 yen (about $3) so you can save money, especially for a large group.

3. There is also a bus that leaves picks up at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, Universal Studios Japan and Namba and goes to Kyoto Station. I’m not sure of the costs.

4. If you flew into Osaka you can also take the Haruka Express train from the airport to Kyoto Station. 

In Kyoto we stayed at The Chaper Kyoto which is a Marriott property. The rooms are on the small side but the hotel is clean and modern. There is a bus stop down the block which we could take to get to Gion in 9 minutes. The room was about $240/night since it’s busy season.

The weather this time of year is pretty sporadic. Some days it was hot and sunny and some days cool and gloomy so definitely pack a variety of attire and bring some layers and the weather changes throughout the day. Will be sharing our itinerary soon.

Have you been to Kyoto? If you have other accommodation recommendations please share them below to help others!

📍Fushimi Inari Taisha
Want to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal St Want to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan? You need to know this (save + share this post):

1. Just because you have tickets to the park doesn’t mean you’ll get into Super Nintendo World, it requires a timed entry ticket. These do run out so it’s not a guarantee you’ll be able to enter! If you get your park tickets in advance you might be able to grab an advanced booking in the app but if these are all gone by time you get your tickets you’ll need an area timed entry ticket. These are only available the day you’re visiting & you can only attempt to get it once you’re actually in the park! We got to the park when they opened at 8am & there were only two entry times left so arrive early! You can get them on the app (you must grant the app permission to see your location so they know you’re inside) or you can go to one of the ticket kiosks.

2. To really enjoy you’ll need a power band which are sold for about $35. If you don’t have one you can walk around & go on the 2 rides but you can’t play the games & collect coins.

3. The wait times for both rides are usually 1-3 hours! To avoid this you can purchase an Express Pass (most people said this reduces wait times to a mere 15 minutes). Express Passes were sold out the day we went so we only got to ride Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge but not Yoshi’s Adventure. To avoid the 2 hour wait for Mario Kart we actually went through the singles line. We did end up in two different karts but we only waited 20 minutes to ride instead of 2 hours. Yo Shi’a Adventure doesn’t have a singles line or we would have done that too!

4. If you want to eat at Kinopio’s Cafe you also need a timed entry ticket so be sure to grab this as soon as you get inside Super Nintendo World. It’s usually a 1-2 hour wait once you get your timed entry ticket.

5. Once you leave you cannot reenter (if timed entry tickets are required at the time) so be sure to do everything you want before leaving.

Universal Studio Japan is extremely popular & tickets do sell out often so buy in advance. The most popular sites to buy them are Klook (where we bought ours) & KKDay.

Hope this helps! Who has Super Nintendo World on their list?
How We Spent 48 Hours in Osaka (save + share this How We Spent 48 Hours in Osaka (save + share this post):

1. Kicked off the day trying soufflé pancakes, you’ll find restaurants all over the city that sell these. We personally had them at Belle-ville Pancakes.

2. Visit the Cup of Noodles Museum where you can make your own Cup of Noodles logo and then customize the flavor and toppings for your noodles. They also offer a ramen making class here in addition to the museum where you can learn the history of the company.

3. If you’re visiting in March check to see if the March Sumo Wrestling Tournament is taking place at Edion Arena Osaka. If so def try to get tickets in advance (they go on sale a month prior) or arrive early to get same day tickets. It’s a fun afternoon.

4. We also did a Tea Ceremony class but photos/videos weren’t allowed.

5. End the first day getting cheesecake at the infamous Rikuro’s for their jiggly Cheesecake.

6. The other day spend at Universal Studios Japan for thrilling rides, shows and to relive your childhood at Super Nintendo World.

Where to stay in Osaka? The W Osaka is gorgeous but a little pricey and the Fairfield by Marriott is more budget friendly with nice, modern clean rooms just less amenities and smaller rooms (will post stories of both so you can see).

How to get to Osaka from Tokyo: We took the Shinkansen bullet train which takes 3 hours but is such an experience as it goes up to 199mph. Be sure to sit of the right side of the train for views of Mt. Fuji. You can also take a quick flight!

Other things to do in Osaka we didn’t travel time for:

1. Visit the Osaka Castle

2. Go to the top of the Umeda Sky Building

3. Go out in the Dotonbori

4. Walk around Kuromon Market

5. Watch a show at the National Bunraku Theater

6. Explore the Sumiyoshi Shrine

Which activity would you most want to do? If you’ve been to Osaka before what other recommendations do you have?

#osakajapan #travellingwithkids #cupofnoodles #universalstudiosjapan
6 Ways to Earn Delta Skymiles without flying! (SAV 6 Ways to Earn Delta Skymiles without flying! (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Link your Lyft and Skymiles accounts to earn 1 mile per $1 on US rides and 2miles per $1 on airport rides.

2. When booking Airbnb stays go to delta.com/Airbnb instead and you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent on airbnbs.

3. Order groceries online with instacart? Go to instacart.com/delta to link your accounts and earn 1.5 miles per $1 spent. If you’re new to instacart you can also get 3 months free.

4. Link your Starbucks account with your Skymiles account at delta Starbucks.com and you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent at Starbucks. Plus on days your flying with Delta, you’ll earn DOUBLE stars at Starbucks.

5. Sign up for SkyMiles dining at  Skymilesdining.com and is link your credit or debit card. Every time you use your card at a participating bar or restaurant, you’ll earn between 1-5 miles per $1 spent.

6. And nope you don’t have to use a Delta credit card to get miles for any of the above, no matter how you pay you’ll earn BUT is you do pay for them with a Delta co-branded credit card (there are several and depending on which one you have) you can earn anywhere from a additional 1-5 miles per dollar spent on purchases, even if they aren’t Delta airline tickets.

The cash price for the flight we took to Tokyo was $2,600pp so it would have cost me over $5,000 for this since it’s peak travel to Japan (never in my life would I pay that, we would have went somewhere else). Instead I only paid $118 total by using all of these ways to earn Delta miles over the past few years which gave me enough miles to redeem even though we don’t get to fly Delta on a regular since they don’t have the strongest presence at MIA airport as it’s American’s hub.

Do you use travel credit cards and/or points and miles from loyalty programs to offset the cost of travel? If so what are your favorite ones? Let’s all travel for less!

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14 of The Best Things to Do in Key West with Kids

March 5, 2021      Destinations, Florida, North America

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Planning a family vacation in Key West, Florida? You’re in for an adventure! The Keys are a great vacation destination choice for families, with plenty of entertainment and activities to keep everyone happy. From the laid-back Key Largo beaches to the bustling Duval Street in Key West, there is something for everyone on your family vacation.

Not to Mention the Florida Keys makes you feel like you’re outside of the United States. Apparently so much so, that some businesses are asked if they accept American currency or if Key West has their own. After all, once you make it down to Key West you’re only 90 miles to Cuba, closer than you are to Miami. With great seafood, Key Lime Pie and a plethora of sunshine is waiting for you year round. Also check out 22 Fun Things to do in Miami with Kids.

The best part about exploring this quaint town with kids in tow? There’s something to do around every corner! From boating and fishing to swimming with dolphins and floating through mangrove tunnels, there are plenty of opportunities for fun-filled days on the water. So if you’re heading to Key West with kids on a family vacation, then keep reading because we’ve got some ideas that will make your trip unforgettable.

family standing in front of Greetings from Key West mural

How to Save Money on Things to Do in Key West with Kids

One of the ways we afford to travel so much is by finding ways to plan vacations without breaking the bank. We were able to save on some of the activities we did with the Key West Sightseeing Pass. We also checked Travelzoo and Groupon to see if they had any restaurant or activity specials that could lower our costs. Don’t forget to grab some of the free coupon books you’ll see scattered around Key West. Even a $2 per person coupon adds up when you’re a family and doing multiple activities while on vacation in Key West.

Things to Do in Key West with Kids: Attractions

Key West has so much to offer families from land and sea attractions. Growing up in Miami my parents took my brother here often,  my husband and I spent our first dating anniversary in Key West and now had the pleasure of experiencing it with our children. Here are our favorite things to do in Key West with kids.

Go on a Snorkel Trip

Key West is the only place in the Continental US with a coral reef system so take advantage of that! We used our Sightseeing Pass to cover our 3 hour afternoon snorkel tour with Sunset Key West Tours. We were able to see tons of colorful fish and our boat even had a small slide the kids could slide down and splash into the ocean. The tour is offered daily at 9:00am and 1:00pm. While water and juice is included in the price food in not and no snacks are for sale on board. Be sure to pack something to eat for yourself and your kids.

Rent a Boat for the Day and Explore the Various Keys

We booked a private boat tour through Mellow Adventures who took us out for the whole day. We started out on a quick boat ride from their dock to one of the channels in the middle of the ocean where we could enjoy stand-up paddle boarding. It was so calm and beautiful in this area and we enjoyed ourselves.

After paddle boarding we explored some of the other Keys, like Mud Key and Snipe Key. Snipe Key is a must and was my favorite as it’s literally a sand bar in the middle of the ocean and it was so peaceful and relaxing. A few of the trees here have swings which my kids absolutely loved.

To end our boat tour we watched the sun set in the middle of the ocean. It was one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen with a completely clear view. While this is one of the things in Key West that your kids are sure to love, this was definitely something I loved just as much!

Shipwreck Treasures Museum

My girls are obsessed with pirates so when looking for things to do in Key West with kids we had to visit the Shipwreck Treasures Museum. While the treasures in the museum are from shipwrecks and not pirates taking over my 3 and 5 year old couldn’t tell the difference. They were just happy to walk around with the treasure maps they have for kids so they could look for the treasure. Be sure to ask the ticket agent on the way out for actual treasure, they will give your kids treasure coins.

The cheapest way to book tickets is online as tickets are 10% cheaper unless you have the Old Town Key West Go Pass. Regular prices are $16.11 for adults, $9.66 for kids 4-12, and free for kids 3 and under. The museum is open 365 days a year from 9:00am-5:00pm. Get Your Guide also has tickets available.

two toddlers holding up a trreasure map

Walk Along Duval Street

Duval Street is famous for a reason! On weekends it’s vibrant and closed off from cars as vendors line the streets. You’ll find freshly made street food, beautiful art work and often times live musicians. It’s a great place to hang on Saturday evenings. There’s so many things to see and explore in this one little area you could easily spend a weekend afternoon trying treats and scouting for souvenirs with your kids.

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

I asked my audience on Instagram for suggestions on things to do in Key West with kids and by far the best recommendation was to visit the Butterfly Conservatory. My daughters loved this place so much we walked through it twice (admission is good for the entire day so you can leave and return as you please). Before going in the conservatory you get to go through a room that teaches you all about the life cycle of butterflies and see a few types going through the process themselves.

Once you are inside there are thousands of butterflies flying around. While you can’t reach out for them if they land on you that’s just fine and we saw them land on quite a few people. There are also colorful birds and two flamingos inside the conservatory. Right before you exit you might get lucky and see one of the butterflies birthing themselves in the glass enclosure, we saw two! The conservatory is open 365 days a year from 9:00am-5:00pm but it does has holiday hours on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It costs $12 for adults, $8.50 for kids 4-12 and is free for kids 3 and under. There are coupon books that offer a $2 discount on each ticket so find one before you go in!

Key West Lighthouse

little girl standing in front of replica key west lighthouse

The Key West Lighthouse opened in 1848 after the U.S. Navy established a base in Key West. It hasn’t been a functioning lighthouse since 1969 and now it’s a museum. You and your kids can walk up the 88 steps to the top for great views of Key West. My 3 and 5 year old walked up and down themselves so it is definitely doable with young children. After climbing the lighthouse you can go through the Keeper’s quarters and read about the families who lived in the home and kept the lighthouse burning. It’s open daily from 9:30am-4:30pm except for Christmas day. Admission for adults is $12, children 6 and up are $5, and children under 6 are free.

Go to the Southernmost Point in the Continental US

You cannot visit Key West without visiting the marker for the southernmost point in the Continental US. From this symbol you are just 90 miles from Cuba! Come in the evening, especially in the summer as there can often be a line to take a photo and it’s just too hot to be standing still. We arrived around 6:15pm when the sun wasn’t as bad and only waited maybe 5 minutes.

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Ripley’s Believe it or Not!

We’ve passed by the Ripley’s Believe it or Not in Orlando on multiple occasions but never went in. Since it was also covered by the Sightseeing Pass we figured why not. It’s the perfect activity for a rainy day or when the sun is just too hot to be outside. Our kids were so amazed by the different things they saw and enjoyed trying to see if they could do some of the unique things we saw as well.

Without the pass buying online is your best option at prices are reduced from $16.99 for adults to $12.99 and kid prices are lowered from $9.99 to $7.99. Kids under 5 are free! It’s open 7 days a week from 10:00am-8:00pm.

Things to Do in Key West with Kids: Swim at the Beach

While Key West isn’t known for its beaches like Miami you can still get your beach on. Two of the top beaches here are Smathers Beach and Fort Zachary Taylor Beach but there are others. Enjoy the beach with an All-Day Watersports Beach Pass.

Smathers Beach

Smathers Beach is the largest beach in Key West with two miles of shoreline. It’s a public beach so it’s free to use but like most of Key West you’ll have to pay for parking. It’s the best beach in Key West for young kids since the current isn’t strong in this area.

Fort Zachary Taylor Beach

Key West beaches are mainly man made but not Fort Zachary Beach. If your family is looking to spot wildlife this beach if your best option. Visitors often spot turtles, dolphins, or tarpon. If you visit Fort Zachary on your family vacation you can play a game of spot it and have the kids keep a look out for the sea life.

South Beach

Not to be confused with the South Beach in Miami, South Beach in Key West is perfect for families. The water at this beach is very shallow so even with small children they’ll be able to enjoy the sea. Which makes it the perfect Key West beach to visit if you’re traveling with toddlers.

Things to Do in Key West with Kids: Eat Key Lime Everything

If your kids are foodies like mine they will love trying all the delicious treats Key West has to offer. My eldest daughters favorite thing to do in Key West was ranking Key Lime pies from several different restaurants and pie shops. Her favorite was Kermit’s Key West Lime Shoppe followed by Mattheessen’s, Blue Heaven, and the Key Lime Pie Co. During parts of the year Key Lime Pie Co. offers Key Lime Pie cooking classes and has a special class for kids ages 2-4. If you can get into one of the cooking classes it’s sure to be one of the things your kids are going to love doing in Key West.

Little girl eating key lime pie

Things to Do in Key West with Kids On the Drive Back to Miami

While Key West may take a lot of the shine from The Florida Keys it’s not the only island apart of the keys. Break up your drive to Key West with kids by making stops along the way. Here are a few suggestions along with their distance from Key West.

Theater of the Sea

Theater of the Sea is in Islamorada, FL at mile marker 84.5. It serves as a rehabilitation center for animals that sustained injuries in the wild and are non-releasable due to the extent of them. They host dolphin, sea lion, and parrot shows along with exhibits for crocodiles, sea turtles, nurse sharks and many other fish.

Theater of the Sea is open 365 days a year from 9:30am-5:00pm and offers free parking. Tickets are $35.96 for seniors 65+, $39.95 for those 11+, $22.95 for those 3-10 and free for children 2 and under.

Turtle Hospital

The Turtle Hospital is a great place to stop with kids on your way to or from Key West. They rescue, rehab, and then release the healed sea turtles back into the waters of the Florida Keys. The tour starts with an educational presentation about the various species of turtles found in the Keys. Afterwards you can see the operation room and the turtles who are currently being rehabbed at the facility. At the end you’re able to feed the turtles if you’d like!

The Turtle Hospital are open 7 days a week with tours every hour on the hour starting at 9am with the last tour starting at 4pm. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $12 for children 4-12 and free for children 4 and under. A limited number of spots are available on each tour so make a reservation at 305-743-2552. It’s located in Marathon at mile marker 48.5.

Robbie’s

Robbie’s is the perfect place to take a break as it’s about the midway point between Miami and Key West at mile marker 77.5 in Islamorada. Whether you’re hungry and want to eat or the kids need an activity you can easily spend a few hours. The kids favorite things to do at Robbie’s is feed the tarpons. For $2.25 per person you can enter the dock and buy a bucket of fish with 5-8 fish for $4.00 to feed the tarpons. It’s quite a site to see them leap out of the water to grab the fish out of your kids hand. Parents this activity is fun for you too!

Staying in Florida for an extended time? Here are our itineraries from some of our other favorite Florida cities: Tampa, Orlando, Fort Myers and Sanibel Island, and Panama City Beach.

Where to Stay in Key West with Kids

Marriott Beachside Hotel

Traveling with kids can be expensive and Key West isn’t the cheapest destination accommodations wise to begin with. Thankfully we not only found a great hotel for kids but we got $173.15 cash back by booking our hotel using the Dosh App. You can read more about that here. We stayed at the Marriott Beachside Hotel which is about 10-15 minutes from Duval Street.

picture of a hotel pool

The hotel is perfect for traveling with kids as they offer 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment style rooms with full kitchens. With the cost of food in Key West having the option to go grocery shopping and cook some meals at your hotel can save you a lot of money. Still you get the amenities of a well known hotel brand including a 24 hour pool, fitness center and on-site restaurants.

Isla Bella Beach Resort and Spa

If you don’t want to stay in Key West Proper, Marathon is a great alternative. Just one hour North of Key West it’s easy to get to the action but also away from all the noise. The Isla Bella Beach Resort and Spa just opened in mid-2019 so it’s a beautiful new property. We enjoyed our stay here on our most recent visit to the Keys.

What I like most about this resort is all the fun activities they offer. They have corn hole, ping pong, two huge life-size chess boards, a large resort pool and 5 smaller pools. They also do things like yoga, bracelet making and more. We didn’t have dinner on site but breakfast and lunch were both good. You can read reviews on the property here.

How To Get Around Key West

The good thing about Key West is that it is relatively small. If you traveled by car, then of course you will have transportation to get you to any of the fun things to do that you want. Keep in mind that almost everywhere you go in Key West requires you to pay for parking so bring lots of change. 

If you do not have a car to get around you can use the bus system or even rent bikes. The bus is most likely going to be your best option if you have young children with you. If you are visiting Key West with tweens & teens then bikes will work just fine!

Key West With Kids Is Great!

In addition to all the fun things you can do with your kids in Key West, try to make sure you have some peace and quiet to just relax too.  Whether you’re looking for something active or relaxing, there are plenty of activities that will suit your family just right. We’ve listed the top 14 favorite things to do in Key West with kids, but feel free to explore what Key West has to offer on your own and make it your own experience! We had a great time exploring the Keys. Hopefully these tips on things to do in Key West with kids will help you plan your next family vacation. Whatever you decide to do in this beautiful part of Florida – just remember that it’s family vacations not work! Did you find this article helpful? Please share it!

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If kids live there, kids can visit! That's our motto and you'll often find us exploring destinations most don't find "kid friendly". We've traveled to 35 countries on 6 continents with our children since they were 10 weeks old and share tips to make it easier and affordable. But mom and dad are people too so we also write about solo travel, baecations and girlfriend getaways.

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