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Historic Sites in Key West

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Historic Sites

Florida forts, historic homes, lighthouses, architecture and cultural landmarks with strong local context.

Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum in Key West, FL attraction photo Mixed
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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a Key West historic house museum connected to Hemingway's Florida years, literary history, gardens and resident cats.

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Key West Lighthouse in Key West, FL attraction photo Mixed
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Key West Lighthouse

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Key West Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse and keeper quarters museum with tower views, maritime context and walkable access near Old Town Key West.

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Key West Aquarium in Key West, FL attraction photo Indoor
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Key West Aquarium

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Key West Aquarium is a compact historic aquarium near Mallory Square with marine exhibits, touch experiences, conservation programs and easy Old Town access.

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Harry S. Truman Little White House in Key West, FL attraction photo Indoor
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Harry S. Truman Little White House

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Harry S. Truman Little White House is a Key West historic house museum connected to presidential history, guided tours and the island's military heritage.

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, FL attraction photo Indoor
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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

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Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West interprets shipwrecks, treasure recovery, maritime archaeology, artifacts and Florida Keys seafaring history.

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Audubon House and Tropical Gardens in Key West, FL attraction photo Mixed
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Audubon House and Tropical Gardens

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Audubon House and Tropical Gardens is a Key West historic house museum with tropical gardens, period rooms, local history and Audubon-related art context.

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Key West Shipwreck Museum in Key West, FL attraction photo Mixed
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Key West Shipwreck Museum

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Key West Shipwreck Museum tells the story of wrecking, salvaging and maritime life in old Key West through exhibits, artifacts and lookout tower views.

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San Carlos Institute in Key West, FL attraction photo Indoor
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San Carlos Institute

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San Carlos Institute in Key West is a Cuban heritage center and historic landmark with exhibits, cultural programming and connections to island history.

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