Walking Key West

Your pocket guide to the island. Discover the history, hidden gems, and local favorites of Key West — one step at a time.

See What It Does How It Works
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Everything You Need to Explore Key West

Walking Key West uses your location to surface stories, sights, and points of interest right where you’re standing — no planning required.

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Nearby Points of Interest

See landmarks, shops, restaurants, and hidden gems within walking distance, sorted by how close they are to you.

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History & Facts Layer

Tap into a curated “Facts” layer that highlights the historical sites and stories that shaped Key West.

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Filter by Category

Browse by what matters to you — food, history, art, nightlife — with categories you can toggle on and off.

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Rich Place Details

Open any pin for photos, addresses, short blurbs, and longer stories so you know exactly what you’re looking at.

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Audio Narration

Listen to spoken guides and high-quality speech powered by Azure Cognitive Services — perfect for hands-free walking tours.

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Cruise Ship Aware

Sailing in? Tell us your ship and we’ll tailor recommendations and walking distances around your port time.

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Auto-Trigger as You Walk

Each location has its own trigger radius, so the right story plays at exactly the right moment.

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Zero-Friction Sign-In

Just open the app. Your device registers automatically — no accounts, no passwords, no friction.

How It Works

Three steps. That’s it.

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Open the app

Your device is registered automatically. Pick your ship if you’re on a cruise.

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Start walking

Nearby pins appear on the map. Filter by category to focus on what you love.

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Tap, listen, explore

Open any place for photos, details, and narrated audio — right where you’re standing.

For Cruise Passengers

Make the most of a few hours ashore with walkable, port-friendly recommendations tied to your ship.

For History Buffs

Switch on the Facts layer and let Key West’s past come alive on every corner.

For Casual Wanderers

No itinerary? No problem. Just walk — we’ll surface the best of what’s around you.

Ready to Walk Key West?

Download the app, step outside, and let the island tell its story.