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Key West - History and culture

Things to Do: History and culture

Mallory Square, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 123 attractions in Key West

A ritual on Key West: everyday at dusk visitors gather at this seaside spot to watch the spectacular sunset and enjoy lively street performances.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Park; Wharf/pier/boardwalk
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 123 attractions in Key West

This rustic but welcoming establishment is not above being called "just another lively bar". While walking into the open room, take a notice as you make your trip to the bar that the decor is not of...

Attraction type: Bar/club; Island
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 123 attractions in Key West

The Key West vacation residence of President Harry Truman.

Attraction type: Historic home; Historic site; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 123 attractions in Key West

A birdlover's delight, the Audubon House boasts original Audubon engravings of Florida birds, 10 Audubon first editions and a collection of delicate Royal Worcester porcelain birds.

Attraction type: Nature center; Historic home; Garden; Other
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Duval Street, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 123 attractions in Key West

Popular, busy street offers plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 123 attractions in Key West

Fort Zachary Taylor Beach is the best beach in Key West. (If you are looking for prestine, white sand, you don't want Key West...)  The beach is rocky, but beautiful.  Bring flip flops!  You can...

Attraction type: Beach; State park; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 123 attractions in Key West

Dedicated to help preserve the language, cultural values and democratic ideals of the Cuban people.

Attraction type: Specialty museum; Other
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Pirate Soul Museum, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 123 attractions in Key West

For ten years, the Nobel Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote in this house. Today it is a museum dedicated to his life and works.

Attraction type: Historic home; Other; History museum; Museum
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Key West Cemetery, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 123 attractions in Key West

A very unusual cemetery - several graves have humorous epitaphs (e.g., "I told you I was sick").

Attraction type: Cemetery; Maritime museum; Garden; Cavern/cave; Other; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Nature reserve; Science museum; Aquarium
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Lighthouse; History museum; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: History museum; Other; Art museum
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Perky's Bat Tower, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #44 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Maritime museum
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Southernmost Point, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #46 of 123 attractions in Key West

A colorful landmark buoy and spectacular sunsets make the southernmost spot in the Continental U.S. a special place to visit.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 123 attractions in Key West
Attraction type: Military museum
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Sloppy Joe's, Key West
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #58 of 123 attractions in Key West

A popular, touristy bar in Key West featuring Hemingway memorabilia.

Attraction type: Bar/club; Island
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