The first to arrive could claim the rights to the largest share of the salvage profits, a process overseen by special "wrecking courts.". More than 40 descendants of Hemingway's original brood of house cats still roam the property. Romantic Sunset Tours also available!ht. 33131 Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Closed: December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st. It now houses the Martello Gallery -Key West Art and Historical Museum, with a diverse collection of local art and sculpture and other exhibits related to the development of Key West. There are also tanks with barracuda and sharks, and a "touch tank," always a favorite with kids, as they can get up close and personal with conch, starfish, and other invertebrates. Overwhelmed? The museum displays numerous artifacts from these wrecks and others, including a 77.76 carat emerald and several other rare items such as navigational instruments, tools, and other everyday items. At no time does the transportation to Key West include a boat ride. Several famous writers have called the island home, including Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and Tennessee Williams. Address: 40001 SR-9336, Homestead, Florida, Treasure Chest at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum | Bill Taroli / photo modified.

The fort operated as a prison for Union deserters during the Civil War and also housed Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was arrested as a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

Although the ship did not carry a wealth of gold and jewels, its remains hold invaluable artifacts, which provide a look at the history and conditions of the maritime slave trade, and is the oldest slave ship wreck to be discovered.

Today, you can stroll the grounds, through lovely courtyards and gardens.

Founded in 1847 after the island's original cemetery was destroyed by a hurricane, the headstones in Key West's cemetery mark the graves of more than 35,000 people. Duval Street is Key West's main tourist strip, with restaurants and shops designed to entertain tourists and cruise ship passengers. Children (Under 3): FREE. Address: 601 Howard England Way, Key West, Florida, Oldest House | CalEvans / photo modified. Key West is compact and easily walkable, but the best place to stay is near Duval Street, in the heart of downtown. You can also explore Old Town by foot or bicycle to experience the true character of the town and its residents. Located nearly 160 miles from Miami, FL, Key West is part of the Florida Keys, which is made up of nearly 1700 small islands that extend south from the tip of Florida. 100% Money Back Guarantee! Departure and Return Details: Transportation to Key West has daily departures and is approximately 13 hours in length, Hotel Pickup service is available from hotels in Sunny Isles Beach, Bal Harbor, Surfside, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Brickell Avenue, and Miami International Airport, Hotel dropoff service is approximately between, All departure times are subject to change by a reasonable amount of time.

Visit a historic, remote eco-treasure 70 miles from Key West.

ADA Compliance. Today, it houses original furniture, household items, and photos of the many keepers who kept the light burning through even the worst of storms. 100% Money Back Guarantee! Or crawl along as we delve into the more spirited pubs of Old Town on our Haunted Crawl every Wed/Fri/Sun 8:30pm. These tiny islands are amazing, and the trip down to Key West is just as exciting and exhilarating as spending time there. Colonel Mitchell Wolfson restored it in the 1960s, initiating the subsequent preservation movement in the rest of Key West. Bar & Grill at Marina! At the rear of the house is a garden and a cookhouse, which was typical of the period. Address: 1100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, Florida, Audubon House and Gallery | amanderson2 / photo modified.

A short video presentation also provides an interesting look at the history of the Key West Lighthouse. We specialize in booking small owner-operated tours. Today, it is a State Park and National Historic Landmark, renowned for its historical attractions, especially the extensive collection of Civil War era armaments, which are still being excavated.