6 days in Key West & Panama City Itinerary

Relax by the water at Bahia Honda State Park and Fort Zachary Taylor. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Explore Key West's surroundings by going to Marathon (Shady Palm Art Gallery & Photography & The Turtle Hospital). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, visit a coastal fixture at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, make a trip to Duval Street, and take in the waterfront at Mallory Square.

To find where to stay and tourist information, read Key West trip maker website.

Dallas to Key West is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Dallas in April: high temperatures in Key West hover around 83°F and lows are around 74°F. On the 5th (Mon), you'll travel to Panama City.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Panama City trip planner.

Getting from Key West to Panama City by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Key West in April; daily highs in Panama City reach 76°F and lows reach 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.