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The Victorian mansions of Key West are famous world-wide. Choose one of these estates and you'll live in classic luxury in the timeless charm of a custom "turn of the century" home, built when families were large and they needed lots of room. Experience "first hand" a piece of exclusive architectural history built by the landed gentry of Key West. Read More
A Swedish biologist Viktor Nilsson-Ortman was out looking for nighthawks and mangrove cuckoos when he spotted the red-necked stint. Described as a mega rare bird, attracting birders from near and far. The find was made last week near the Naval Air Station in Key West. Read More
On Friday the, Conch Republic Seafood Co. docks hosted the "Papa Hemingway Look-Alike Fish Off. This event was a jump-starter to the weekend's celebration that commended Ernest Hemingway and his stay in Key West. The fish off consisted of over fifteen Papa Hemingway look alikes fishing off the dock with traditional "Cuban yo-yos." Crowds gathered around the dock to watch the snowy haired gentlemen fish with nothing other than a mere piece of fine string and a piece of bait attached to it. Read More
Thats right, it is that time of year again. The Papas return to Key West and ready themselves for the big event. This Key West celebration of the late great Mr. Ernest Hemingway is a fun event for the whole family. The main event is the "Hemingway Look-a-like contest," not to be out done by the "Key West Running of The Bulls." Read More
The Key West Aquarium, located just a few steps away from the Mel Fisher Museum, is a great place to go and immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean's creatures. Complete with a touch tank, a stingray and nurse shark pool, the aquarium houses a variety of aquatic animals ranging from sea horses, exotic fish and sea turtles. Read More
Situated at the end of a little walking lane, this charming cottage is made completely private with tall wooden fences and tropical landscaping. Recently renovated, this small historic cottage was originally built in the early 1900's as a cigar maker's house. Read More
Vacation Homes of Key West currently has a few properties sill available for the 2014 Lobster mini season. This two day event is July 30-31st, and drawls a crowd of lobster crazy bug hunters from far and near. Read More
Two minutes walking distance from The Little White House, The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Key West is dedicated to Mel Fisher (and his crew's) recovery of sunken treasure ships. Mel Fisher is most renowned for the recovery of the Neustra Señora de Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon than sunk in 1622 while passing through the Florida Straits. Read More
The 4th of July is always a popular holiday to spend on the island. If you are planning on watching the fireworks display from the beach, better get there early and secure your spot on the sand. Read More
Wandering away from the Hemingway House, further up Whitehead street and Caroline Street, you will find the entrance to the Little White House Key West.... Read More
Walking back from the Southernmost Point, the Hemingway House Key West is a great place to stop and appreciate where the famous literary Earnest... Read More
Starting from "Mile Marker 0" at the beginning of Whitehead Street, the walk to the Southernmost Point is around five blocks. Each block on the way... Read More