12 days in Key West & Athens 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.

Key West is known for wildlife, adventure, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, don't miss a visit to Southernmost Point, stroll through Mallory Square, and steep yourself in history at Truman Little White House.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Key West trip planner.

Dayton to Key West is an approximately 9.5-hour combination of car and flight. In March, Key West is much hotter than Dayton - with highs of 79°F and lows of 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel to Athens.

Athens is a consolidated city–county in the U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state about an hour's drive from the global city of Atlanta, and comprising the former city of Athens proper and Clarke County. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Sautee Nacoochee (Nacoochee Crossing Wellness Center & Day Spa & VIP Southern Tours), Wander North Georgia (in Clayton) and Macon (Amerson River Park & St. Joseph's Catholic Church). There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic scenery at Anna Ruby Falls, examine the collection at Ware-Lyndon House, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Georgia, and learn the secrets of beer at Terrapin Beer Company.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens vacation builder.

Traveling by flight from Key West to Athens takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, bus, and subway. Traveling from Key West in April, expect nights in Athens to be colder, around 51°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 75°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.