homey rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv, independent temperature controls and ceiling fans, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers; some include antique 4-poster beds and/or whirlpool baths. amenities include homemade breakfast, an outdoor pool, patios and tropical gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a block from duval street in key west's old town, this airy, family-owned bed-and-breakfast in 2 victorian homes is a 5-minute walk from the hemingway house Key West International Airport 11 min
Key West Lighthouse (5 min) Now a museum, this historic lighthouse features access to the top via 88 steps & keepers quarters. Sunset Key (29 min) Tiny Key West island featuring a number of private homes, guest cottages & scenic beaches. Key West Shipwreck Museum (9 min) Tours, artifacts & films presented in a recreation of an 1850s wrecker's warehouse. Smathers Beach (11 min) Public beach is a spring break favorite with showers & volleyball plus windsurfer & Jet Ski rentals. Key West Cemetery (11 min) Cemetery opened in 1847, containing as many as 100,000 bodies, in sections by faith & ethnicity. Key West Aquarium (8 min) Aquarium featuring a touch tank for hands-on experiences with sea anemones, plus free guided tours. Southernmost Point of the Continental US (12 min) Simple monument located at the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. & 90 miles north of Cuba. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park (8 min) State park features beach & water sport rentals, nature trails, a cafe & a pre-Civil War fortress. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum (6 min) Visitors come to see Hemingway's studio, garden & 6-toed felines that may be descendants of his cat. Mel Fisher Maritime Museum (8 min) Small museum & conservation lab displaying a collection of artifacts from a 17th-century shipwreck. The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory (13 min) Glass-enclosed, plant-filled habitat for interactive walks among species of butterflies & birds. Mallory Square (11 min) Waterfront square with restaurants & shops, known for its nightly festivals to watch the sunset. West Martello Tower (7 min) Part of a fort built in the 19th century, this landmark houses a garden club with scenic grounds. Audubon House & Tropical Gardens (7 min) Restored residence with peaceful vibe featuring John James Audubon's works, tropical garden & shop. Truman Little White House (6 min) Offering guided tours, this museum once served as President Harry S. Truman's winter White House. |