12 Fun Things to Do in Key West, Key West, Florida

I love Key West. Well, I love all the Florida Keys, really. But Key West has its own unique flavor… think chickens wandering around, six-toed cats, alcohol, key lime pie, and unusual, vibrant, very “Florida” art galleries. It’s 90 miles from Cuba and surrounded by ocean, yet doesn’t feel “beachy.” Plus, it’s known for having a drinking and partying culture.

I know, I know. This blog is an “introvert channel.” And Key West, the party city, doesn’t really uh, “go.”

Underneath all the booze and neon-colored festivities, there’s something for everyone, including kids, introverts, solo travelers, etc.

The Hemingway House tour runs everyday from 9-5 for $18. It’s walk-in only, and the tour lasts about 20 minutes. After that, you can spend as long as you like on the grounds.

Around 60 cats live on the grounds. You can find them everywhere-outside, inside, on the furniture, etc. Visitors are allowed to pet the cats but not pick them up. My tour guide knew every cat’s name. I was impressed!

Some of the cats are nice, some are not-so-nice. The guide let us know which ones were mean. Personally, I LOVE sassy cats!

Each cat is a descendent of Hemingway’s pet polydactyl (6-toed) cat named Snow White. All of the cats carry the polydactyl gene, but only about half of them actually have extra toes. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).