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The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

Item: The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
Author: Claudia Miller

Type: Art & Culture, Attractions, Historic Sites, Museums, Sightseeing, Uniquely Here

10Best Says

Just three weeks after arriving in Key West, Ernest Hemingway finished "A Farewell to Arms", and he and his wife fell in love with the island. They built their home in 1851, and it is now a National Historic Landmark. Beautiful gardens blooming with hibiscus and water lilies surround the property, along with a 60-foot swimming pool--an architectural wonder in itself. The house was the first on the island to have a swimming pool and indoor plumbing. Tours take one half hour and include many anecdotes about the writer and his life on the island. To top it off, over 50 six-toed cats roam the property. Take the guided tour which is included in the ticket price. You'll get more out of your experience. Looking into his former study, literary buffs and writers may find a little inspiration in this beautiful home, just like Hemingway did while living there.

Address:

907 Whitehead Street
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-1136

Hours:

Due to COVID-19, please check with the attraction for the most recent updates to their opening hours.

Website:

hemingwayhome.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Claudia Miller
Key West Local Expert

Best Attractions & Activities: "Don't miss the urinal that Hemingway took from the old Sloppy Joe's. His wife gamely tiled it and turned it into a fountain in the garden."
Attractions near Cruise Port: "Don't miss the urinal that Hemingway took from the old Sloppy Joe's. His wife gamely tiled it and turned it into a fountain in the garden. Cash only."

Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities, Attractions near Cruise Port Because: Whether your interest lies in literature, history, architecture or six-toed cats, the Hemingway Home has something for you.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Amber Nolan
Travel Expert

Museums, Historic Sites, Tours and Excursions: "Take the guided tour which is included in the ticket price. You'll get more out of your experience. Cash only."

Best for Museums, Historic Sites Because: Although touristy, literary buffs and writers may find a little inspiration in this beautiful home, just like Hemingway did.