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Ernest Hemmingway Home This is a very fun tour. Lots of interesting stories about Hemmingway's life. Meet all the descendants of Hemmingway's original 6-toed cats. And you've got to love the roosters that roam free all over the island, providing their free wake-up call service.

Beach at Ft. Zachary Taylor Park Key West has several good beaches, the largest being Smathers Beach along the south shore. But we love the intimate beach at Ft. Zachary Taylor Park, on the west end of the island. Ft. Zach is about a 12 minute walk from our home, and we include a free pass to get everyone into the beach.

Mallory Square Key West's famous sunset celebration happens each night at Mallory Square. Come for food, shopping and the street performers, and stay to cheer the sunset.

Southernmost Point Closer to Havana than we are to Miami, Key West is the southernmost point in the continental U.S.

Sunset Pier A great place to have a cold one or three while the sun sets.

Fishing Key West is one of the best places in the U.S. for big game fishing. Or just do what we do, and spend a relaxing day on the water pretending to fish while the crew does all the work.

Water Sports Rent a jet ski, go parasailing, take a cruise to the Dry Tortugas, or join one of the many sailing or powered cruises around the island.

Conch Cottages Old Town Key West is renowned for it's historic local architecture. You'll find plenty of "conch cottages" all the way to glorious victorian homes. Just walk around and explore.

Southernmost Inn One of the many glorious Key West homes.