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Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum

938 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
305-295-6616
Ranked #25 of 82 attractions in Key West
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses, History Museums
Activities: Walking
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RobinAndBill
Southampton, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

Long climb up to the top of the lighthouse but some great views! Make sure you listen to the stories in the Keepers quarters they are wonderful. Very interesting history of the area. More

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burtatmikes1
Albany, New York
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27 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW
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We thought a little pricey at first, compared to Hemmingway's. But, once you reached the top of the lighthouse there was a nice breeze with fantastic views and markers to get your bearings, which was helpful because this was our first visit to Key West. The Keeper's Quarters was interesting as well. The lighhouse has an addition with an intresting... More

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kknapp
NW Indiana
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

After several trips to KW, I have to admit I didn't even know this existed. While walking by we decided to go in, pay $10 fee and learn the history of the lighthouses on KW and other keys. In addition we climbed the 88 stirs to the top of the lighthouse and were rewarded with the most breath taking 360... More

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MontclairLinda
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

I hadn't heard about this but saw it as we were riding our bicycles around Key West, and decided to stop. The climb is not difficult and the view is well worth it. The museum is cute, with interesting information, photos and artifacts of the lighthouse keepers' lives. More

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waldokw
Paris, France
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40 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Climb the steps. Better workout than laying on a mat playing yoga. Better view too. More

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AlleyBaby
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28 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

The lighthouse is very old, not very tall, but very pretty...trip to the top is cool, it gets a little tense if you cross paths with somebody going the opposite direction on the stairs near the top as the steps are small, but the view is cool. The labeled pictures on the deck at the top need to be redone... More

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BrianE1968
Florence, South Carolina
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012
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First a disclaimer, if you have poor health this isn't for you. There is an iron stair case that winds 100 feet up the lighthouse. This is barely big enough for one person so when you come in contact with people moving in the opposite direction, it makes for some tricky maneuvering. Once at the top, the view is tremendous.... More

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txlitigator
Amarillo, Texas
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7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The wrought iron staircase to the top is a little nerve racking but the trip up it worth it for the view. More

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Jessie K
Alexandria, Minnesota
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

Visited with friends last fall. The walk to the top of the lighthouse is a haul, but well worth it for the view!! Interesting info inside the lightkeeper's home and the gift shop was run by the nicest people. I'd recommend climbing the tangled tree inext to the lighthouse (not sure what kind it is) Great place to stop on... More

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jagsstatman
Florida
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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The entire island can be seen from the top of the lighthouse. Gorgeous day to view the island.Lots of history of the area on display. More

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