If you’re searching for fun things to do in Key West, Florida, you should certainly take some time to learn about the local history. While there are tons of incredible Key West attractions with some historical appeal, we would recommend that you make your way to the Ernest Hemingway Home while you’re in town. Best of all, this attraction is just a short trip from many of our most popular Key West vacation rentals!
About Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway was an American author who lived from 1899 to 1961. He was raised in Illinois before serving as an ambulance driver in World War I. He lived in Paris with his first wife for a while after the war. He went on to write several works that would later be considered classics of American literature. His most famous novels include A Farewell to Arms, The Sun Also Rises, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. Hemingway maintained his Key West estate from the 1930s until his death.
About the The Hemingway Estate
Hemingway lived in his Key West home full-time from 1931 to 1939, during which time he wrote To Have and Have Not. Today, guests are welcome to stroll through the Ernest Hemingway Home to get a glimpse into the author’s life and discover what life might have been like in the 1930s. Guided tours are offered, or guests may opt to find their way through the estate on their own. Not only can guests walk through the home itself, but they can also explore the pool, gardens, and the rest of the grounds (which have some wonderful plant life!).
Where Is The Ernest Hemingway Home?
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is located at 907 Whitehead Street in Key West. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission costs $16 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 years old, and free admission for kids five and under. Be sure to bring cash, as they do not accept cards.
Plan Your Next Stay
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Hemingway Days
Every year, the Ernest Hemingway Home in Key West celebrates Hemingway Days, an event each July that recognizes the accomplishments of the famous author. In 2021, the event will take place from July 22 to 24 at Sloppy Joe’s Bar (201 Duval Street), a popular hangout location for Hemingway and many of his friends.
Hemingway Days hold exciting festivities, including the Running of the Bulls, a three-day marlin tournament, the grand opening of a new museum exhibit, literary readings, and even a Hemingway Look-Alike Contest!
Special Events and Tours
The Hemingway Home is not only one of the best things to do in Key West, but it’s also one of the best places to hold a special event! From weddings to birthdays to corporate events or any other gathering, this facility offers a beautiful venue for any celebration.
Additionally, guests are invited to take a guided tour of the facility. Tours are included in admission costs (which offer a group discount) and typically last 20-30 minutes. Your experienced guide can detail Hemingway’s life and help you truly picture what life was like for him here at the estate.
Stay with Key West Vacation Homes
The Hemingway Home is one of the most well-loved Key West landmarks, but it’s certainly not the only one! If you want to explore all the most exciting things to do in Key West like visiting the Butterfly Conservatory or the Southernmost Point of the Continental US, book a stay with us at Key West Vacation Homes.
