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Visiting the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum – Great with Kids and Adults

The Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum is perfect to visit with kids and adults, fascinating for any age. I would rank it in my top three museums in town. See what you'll find here and just how creepy/piratey it is (thinking about if little kids will be scared).

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Key West’s Museum of Art & History – Hemingway, Flagler and Famous Events

The Key West Museum of Art & History at the Customs House is the best place in town to learn the story of the Florida Keys. The perfect balance of relevant art and historic exhibits, the Key West Historical Society's museum is perfect for all ages and interests of visitors.

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Key West Ghosts and Gravestones: Nighttime City Tour w/ a Creepy Twist

The Ghosts and Gravestones Tour is Key West is a weird, fun and historic experience if you're looking for something cool to do at night. See what to expect, including what ages it's appropriate for, and if this spooky tour is right for your Florida Keys trip.

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The Famous Conch Train Tour of Key West: Tips for a Fun, Quirky Experience

The Conch Train Tour of Key West is one of my favorite ways to roll through town seeing what's new and getting reacquainted with the Conch Republic. See what to expect and how to plan your own fun day on the Conch Train in Key West.

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Visiting the History of Diving Museum in Islamorada – Fascinating FL Keys Stop

The History of Diving Museum in Islamorada in the Florida Keys is one of the most niche museums we've been to. Focusing on the evolution of diving and exploring underwater, see what to expect and how to plan your visit to this fascinating place.

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Visiting the Truman Little White House: Key West’s Presidential Getaway

Touring Truman's Little White House in Key West is a must for history lovers. Unlike other historic homes in town, the Little White House is much more modern history and a very different sort of tour experience. Find out more, including the rules of visiting, for when you're in Key West.

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Lighthouses in the Florida Keys – Which You Can Visit

If you know anything about me (Rob, the creator of The Keys Explored) then you know that I love lighthouses and wildlife. And there are plenty of lighthouses in the…

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Visiting the Beautiful Key West Lighthouse: an Easy and Interesting Stop

There are 9 lighthouses in the Florida Keys but the Key West Lighthouse is the only one you can climb. See what you'll find here at the lantern and museum of the Key West Lighthouse.

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Hemingway House in Key West: Perfect for Literature Fans and Cat Lovers

The Ernest Hemingway House in Key West is a must-visit for literature and cat lovers, whichever you are. See what you'll find at this beautiful historic home, including info about the most unique tour in Key West.

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Visiting the Audubon House and Tropical Gardens – a Bird Lover’s Must-see

The Audubon House and Tropical Gardens in Key West are a unique addition to your time in the Conch Republic. From beautiful bird art by John James Audubon to tropical gardens to wander through, see what you'll find here in this historic home.

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Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West: Beach Day w/ a Side of History

Fort Zachary Taylor State Park is a favorite place for having beach days in Key West. Complete with white sand, snorkeling, trails and a historic fort, see what you need to know and plan for to visit Fort Zachary Taylor when you come to the Florida Keys.