Fodor's Expert Review The Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

The Florida Keys Historic Home Fodor's Choice

Amusing anecdotes spice up the guided tours of Ernest Hemingway's home, built in 1851 by the town's most successful wrecker. While living here between 1931 and 1942, Hemingway wrote about 70% of his life's work, including classics like For Whom the Bell Tolls. Few of his belongings remain aside from some books, and there's little about his actual work, but photographs help you visualize his day-to-day life. The famous six-toed descendants of Hemingway's cats—many named for actors, artists, authors, and even a hurricane—have free rein of the property. Tours begin every 10 minutes and take 30 minutes; then you're free to explore on your own. Be sure to find out why there is a urinal in the garden!

Historic Home Fodor's Choice Historical

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907 Whitehead St.
Florida  33040, USA

305-294–1136

www.hemingwayhome.com

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