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The historic importance of Key West is reason in itself to plan a visit there, but the island also has charm to spare. If it inspired the writer Ernest Hemingway, it will have the same effect on you. To visit his home, now a museum, go to 907 Whitehead Street. You can also go for a wander through the historic centre, packed with Victorian homes. Key West lighthouse was a surveillance point for the US Marines for many years. It is now a museum.

Opening hours

Key West Lighthouse: Monday to Sunday, 9:30am–4:30pm

Price

Key West lighthouse: Adults, $10. Children, $5. Under-6s, free

Location

263 km from Miami, on US-1N