subject: Interesting Cultural And Historical Tours You Shouldn [print this page] One of the best things about Key West is its unique quality to pull in people of various cultures and interests. Many would think of this island as a sun-blessed mecca for water sports and game fishing. However, Key West offers the visitor several interesting historical landmarks.
The Audubon House
The Audubon House is a one-acre property once owned by Captain John H. Geiger, a wealthy master wrecker and harbor pilot in the 19th-century. It is in the tropical gardens of this house that painter and ornithologist John James Audubon created many of his classic artworks.
Audubon House and gardens tours are always available and give visitors a glimpse into one of Key West"s significant historical periods. The tropical gardens are comfortably cool and provide a welcome pause for relaxation on a hot day. Visitors can purchase interesting items at the gallery gift shop as well as works by Audubon himself.
Truman Little White House
Key West's strategic location turned it into a U.S. naval base during the Spanish-American War, as well as World War I and World War II. After the war, the naval station command headquarters served as President Harry S. Truman"s winter White House.
Over time, it became a vacation home and a diplomatic venue for U.S. Presidents and foreign dignitaries. Tours are available and the Truman Little White House is now a public museum where artifacts from the Truman years are on exhibit.
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Key West remains a supportive host to a flourishing artistic community. Many notable personalities from various art disciplines have made their home in Key West. Among the most famous is Ernest "Papa" Hemingway who, with his wife Pauline, lived on Whitehead Street for more than ten years.
Visitors can explore the house"s serene environment where one of America's leading writers and Nobel Prize recipient produced many of his literary masterpieces. A guided tour of the place will take visitors back in time. Every tour guide have their own informative stories and anecdotes which is well worth the tour price. Passersby can look over the wall or through the gate, but the tour of the house and gardens is certainly something which shouldn"t be missed.
The bookstore has books about the famous author as well as books written by Hemingway himself. Don"t forget to see the descendants of the legendary cat Hemingway once owned. Nearly every six-toed cat inside the property have most-likely descended from Hemingway"s pet cat. GP
by: Ace Smith
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