Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #1: The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
In the early 1900s, Ernest Hemingway called Key West Florida home. This Key West attraction is a great way to learn more about the author and even see items that he used to own. Even if you’re not interested in Ernest Hemingway, you may want to visit for another reason. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is home to around sixty cats. This wonderful Key West attraction costs $10 for adults and $6 for children.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #2: Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum
Mel Fisher is best known for finding The Atocha. The Atocha was a shipwreck that contained gold, silver, and other valuable antiques. Mel Fisher spent most of his life looking for this treasure. Luckily he was able to live out the last years of his life in Key West Florida. I actually met Mel Fisher while visiting his museum in the mid 90s, right before his death. This attraction really is something to see. The gold bars are simply amazing. You can also buy jewelry that is crafted from the treasure found on the Atocha. This Key West attraction offers several exhibits, but the tickets only cost $11 for adults, $9.50 for students, and $6 for children.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #3: Key West Cemetery
The Key West Cemetery is located on the highest point of the island. The cemetery was moved to the highest point after a 1846 hurricane washed several corpses out of their graves. Now you may wonder why this is a top attraction in Key West Florida. Many people are simply fascinated by the cemetery, not to mention the stories that go along with it. There are approximately 60,000 to 100,000 people buried in this cemetery. The sight of all the above ground graves is truly creepy, but definitely worth a visit.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #4: Hard Rock Café
Hard Rock Cafes are known for their rock memorabilia and the Hard Rock Café in Key West Florida is no different. This Hard Rock location has memorabilia from several huge rock bands including The Beatles, The Doors, and The Rolling Stones. The food at this Key West attraction is also pretty rocking. The portions are huge and the prices are very affordable.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #5: Dream Catcher Charters Dolphin Experience
If you love dolphins, you must visit this Key West attraction. With this four hour trip you will get a snorkeling session, a eco tour, be able to interact with dolphins, and finish up with a light lunch. This experience will cost $85 per person or you can have a private charter for 6 or less people for $475.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #6: Key West Aquarium
There are two things I am horribly afraid of: spiders and sharks. While visiting the Key West Aquarium I was able to face one of those fears. I actually got to pet a nurse shark. Nurse sharks aren’t very dangerous to humans, but it was still a step in the right direction. You can also pet sting rays and other aquatic animals. This wonderful Key West attraction only costs $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #7: Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
If you love weird stuff, you’ll love visiting this Key West attraction. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Key West Florida features exhibits such as a car that is covered in 10,000 dimes and a white buffalo. But those are just two of the exhibits. This Ripley’s Believe It or Not location has oven 500 exhibits. This fun attraction only costs $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for children (plus tax).
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #8: Margaritaville
If you love Jimmy Buffett, you will love Margaritaville. This fun restaurant/gift shop is all about Jimmy Buffett and the perfect restaurant for Parrotheads. I loved this restaurant and its food. The Cheeseburger in Paradise is a must have for true fans.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #9: Boardwalk
While visiting Key West, you must visit this attraction. The Key West Boardwalk is the best place to view the sunset and trust me, Key West has one of the best sunsets in America. You will also see performers on the Boardwalk. There is a guy who has trained cats; there are also fire eaters, and sword swallowers. This really is a fun attractions and best of all it’s free.
Top Ten Attractions in Key West Florida #10: Southernmost Point
Key West Florida is home to the Southernmost Point. You have to visit this attraction and get your picture taken, just so you can say you’ve been as far South as you can go on land.
