Our Ultimate Guide to the Best Key West Fall Tours and Excursions

Key West is the perfect place to spend some fun in the sun. There are so many activities to explore and events to attend—it’s the perfect vacation destination! This coastal city is a blast year-round, too. Did you know about all the Key West fall tours and excursions happening around the city? From ghost tours to family-friendly attractions, there’s always something going on here.

Traveling to Key West in the fall and looking for exciting things to do? You’re in the right place. This is our ultimate guide to the best Key West fall tours and excursions!

Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Scarecrows in the Forest

Ooo, who doesn’t love a good fall scarecrow? The 66th annual Scarecrows in the Forest exhibit is back and better than ever at the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens. Artists of all ages sign up to participate in this exhibit.

Submissions come from individuals, students, creative professionals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. There are three prize categories: school-age groups, nonprofit groups; and business and professional individuals.

Scarecrows must be created using only recycled materials, so it’s quite the challenge for these artists. Come check out their work at the Botanical Gardens between September 1st and November 30th, 2024!

Key West Ghost & Mysteries Tour

What could be better than enjoying a spooky ghost tour in the fall? It’s the perfect way to spend a fall evening. Key West Ghost & Mysteries Tour has been putting on spectacular tours for over 20 years!

If you love a dash of the supernatural, this is the tour for you. Learn more about local haunted sites like Haunted Victorian Mansions, Key West’s Oldest Graveyard, Enchanted Robert the Doll, Haunted Pubs, Count Von Cosel and Eleyna, The Watcher, and more…

Make sure to bring your camera along on this haunted fall tour. You never know what you’ll see!

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Key West

The next Key West fall tour on our list is another frightening one. This tour comes highly acclaimed—Ghost & Gravestones Tour Key West was voted the Top 10 Best Ghost Tour by USA Top Readers’ Choice!

This tour will take you to see several haunted spots in Key West. Have you ever heard of the hurricane of 1846 that decimated many homes and the town cemetery, leaving bones scattered over the island? It was an eerie event that’s left Key West residents unsettled for decades. That’s just one of the stories you’ll hear more about on the Ghosts & Gravestones Tour.

Take your pick of several haunted tour options, the Ghost & Gravestone Package, Day/Night Package, and Halloween Sights and Lights for those who want to see the Key West Halloween decorations lit up at night! No matter which tour you choose, you’re sure to have a frighteningly good time.

Fall Excursion to Dry Tortugas

Fall is the perfect time to head over to Dry Tortugas National Park. The weather is still gorgeous, and the summer heat and humidity has finally started to dissipate. You can enjoy peaceful days in the mid 70’s in the fall!

This pleasant weather makes for a great trip out to Dry Tortugas National Park. You can hop on a seaplane or ferry to get to the island, so the trip out is already an adventure! Once you’re there, there are several exciting activities to explore.

You can tour Historic Fort Jefferson right after your ferry ride! Learn more about the fort's history and how it was built, among other captivating stories from the 1800s.

There’s more to do here beyond the history, though! Once you get your fill of stories, you can go swimming or snorkeling. Dry Tortugas is one of the best places to snorkel in Key West! You'll love spending a few hours here, exploring the abundant marine life and shallow waters.   

Fantasy Fest

2024 Dates: October 18 – October 27

Talk about the ultimate fall excursion! Fantasy Fest was originally founded to encourage tourism year-round, and this annual fall festival in Key West is always a blast.

Join in on the fun at the best Halloween celebration around—Florida’s premier masking and costuming extravaganza! Thousands of tourists flock to the city for this exciting annual event. You can check out the live music, see incredible costumes, and even participate in a 5K!

There are several adult-themed events at Fantasy Fest, so we wouldn’t recommend heading over here if you’re on a family vacation. Check out the schedule before you go!

Book Your Key West Vacation at the Finest Hotel in Downtown Key West

Are you excited for your fall trip to Key West? We can’t wait to see you! Now that you know all of the best Key West fall tours and excursions, all that’s left to do is to book your trip. When you’re searching for hotels near Duval Street, where all the excitement is happening, look no further than Dwell Key West.

Dwell is a boutique hotel in downtown Key West, and we’re here to make sure your vacation is unforgettable. Whether you want to pick your rental based on its style, like the beautiful Traveler's Palm, or you’re searching for a specific amenity like a pool or a full kitchen, Dwell Key West has you covered.

You won’t be disappointed when you stay here at the finest boutique hotel in downtown Key West. Browse our available boutique hotel rental options now and book your fall excursion to Key West directly with Dwell Key West!