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Conch Train

The Conch Tour Train, one of the most popular attractions in Florida, is the legacy of Henry Flagler’s engineering miracle, the Florida East Coast Railway. Since 1958, the proficient engineers and the welcoming staff of the Conch Train have enchanted more than 10 million guests with the lore and legends of Key West, a charismatic tropical paradise in the genuine sense of the word.

his tour train takes the visitors back to the days before civilization when ferocious Indians used to leave the bones of their enemies to bleach in a tropical wilderness, now known as the Bone Key.
The Conch Tour Train gives visitors a unique opportunity to explore the grace and charm of one of the most extraordinary architectural pleasures in America and the scenic beauty of a lush, tropical island. It transports the visitors from the golden era of settlement through the exhilarating railroad days, the Great Depression, and the WWII. The expert guides also help the passengers to known more about legendary characters, such as John James Audubon, Harry S. Truman, and Ernest Hemmingway. From brave Spanish explorers and courageous ‘wreckers’ to sponge magnets and cigar barons, there is much to see and learn pon this tour.

The duration of the Conch Train Tour is approximately 1.5 hours. The train departs every 30 minutes. No advance bookings are made and seating is made available on the first come-first serve basis. Ample parking space is made available at Mallory Square and the Westin Parking Garage. E-Tickets can be booked online and can be used any day. The Conch Train Tour is the best way to discover the marvels of Key West and is truly worthwhile.

  • Booth Location: 303 Front Street, Mallory Square, Key West, FL 33040
  • Telephone: (800) 213-2474
  • Hours: 9 AM - 4:30 PM daily, 365 days a year

 

 

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