Hemingway Key West Statue

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(21.1K) · Museum in Key West, United States
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The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum invites you to hold your Key West wedding or other special event in the famous property's beautifully …

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May 12, 2025
I'm an avid reader, so of course I had to visit the home of one of the most famous authors in the world! The property is currently the home of numerous cats! You will take a guided tour through the h…Full review by Leisurely L
May 11, 2025
If you are of a certain age and attended public school you were exposed to Hemingway. And this provides an interesting back story about the man writing those stories. A balanced view, not all posit…Full review by SeniorTravelerTF
May 11, 2025
As I got older I felt this was a place I should visit and wasn’t disappointed. It’s like stepping back in time and you can really connect with the author when you visit the guy that showed us round w…Full review by 162PaulB162

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What’s with the cats? Do they live there or are they feral? If you are allergic to cats, is it best to skip this stop?
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The cats are all in the house. I’m allergic but didn’t have any issues!!!
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Can you walk around the outside of the house for free?
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived …
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We did walk by before we visited and one can only see a few glimpses, given the wall and all the trees. The writer built the high wall to keep curiosity seekers at bay when he lived there and it still works today. But, well worth the fee to visit the museum.
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Are the cats inside and outside? Would someone allergic to cats be advised to avoid this attraction?
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Yes cats are everywhere! They are well behaved and it encouraged not to pet them but if allergic then maybe it’s not a good idea.
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Can u bring cat treats and give them to the cats?
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No, you are asked not to feed them. They are cared for by special staff and vets.
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