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Key West Sights/Shopping

Sure, come for the party atmosphere, but while you are here explore the Cuban side of Key West. There are several sites of Cuban historical significance in Old Town Key West and along Duval Street. Although several have been repurposed to cater to the tourist trade, you can still find the Cuban heart and soul of Key West.

T-shirts, posters, and pedestrian souvenirs mingle with ceramics and fine art, all with a Cuban theme.

HOURS: Daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The tourists may snap up the pink grapefruit marmalade and key lime jelly, but locals come here for gourmet quality foods: produce, high quality meats and seafood, even a sushi counter.

HOURS: Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Look for these classic cigar maker's homes along Elizabeth Street. A few are now guesthouses that rent by the week.

This neo-classical style building has been the center of Cuban culture in Key West for more than 85 years. Jose Marti was a frequent visitor to what he fondly named "La Casa Cuba," the Cuban House. A museum and library containing Cuban historical documents are open to the public. There are also regular programs presented in the Institute's Opera House, a large auditorium that has hosted such greats as Enrico Caruso.

HOURS: Friday to Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

LENGTH OF VISIT: Allow one hour.

The house, built for cigar magnate E. H. Gato, Jr., is a large, imposing Classic Revival style structure. After its completion in 1885, the owner had the house jacked up, moved, and turned around so that the building's porches would enjoy the cooling shade away from the late afternoon sun. The Gato House is now home to the Southernmost Point Guesthouse.

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Cuba! Cuba!

Cuba! Cuba!
814 Duval Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-295-9442

Fausto's Food Palace

Fausto's Food Palace
522 Fleming Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-296-5663
Fausto's Food Palace
1105 White Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-294-5221

Shotgun Houses

Shotgun Houses
621-629 Elizabeth Street
Key West, Florida 33040

The San Carlos Institute

San Carlos Institute
516 Duval Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-294-3887

The Gato House

The Gato House
1327 Duval Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305-294-0715

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This was the de facto headquarters of Marti's Cuban Independence Movement. In the 70s, it bore the name "La Terraza de Marti," but now goes by "La Te Da" a name that could only happen in Key West! The La Te Da Hotel is an adults-only resort hotel that includes a fine-dining restaurant called Alice's Restaurant.

The Cuban Club
1102 - 1108 Duval Street
Key West, Florida 33040
800-432-4849

The Alfonso/Diaz Carrasco House on Eaton Street is a two-story Classic Revival house complete with a tower and gingerbread trim. The Cuban consul to the United States used the house from 1906 on. It includes a second building separated by a garden and pool. The two properties are currently apartment buildings.

This large building on Mallory Square is where Immigration clerks processed thousands of Cuban refugees into the United States during the 19th century. Home to the Cuban restaurant El Mesón de Pepe, there is also a small museum depicting Cuban life in early Key West with depictions of a typical barbershop, spirited games of dominos, and cigar making.

HOURS: Daily 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

ADMISSION/FEES: Free

LENGTH OF VISIT: Allow 20 to 30 minutes.

The Teodoro Pérez House

Teodoro Pérez House
1125 Duval Street
Key West, Florida 33040
877-528-3320

The Cuban Club

Built in 1917 as a social gathering spot for cigar makers and their families and now a condominium resort hotel. Weekly dances, games of dominos, and card games were popular at the club. A fire destroyed the original building in 1983, although part of the original façade was included in this rebuilt structure.

The Cuban Consulate

The Cuban Consulate
1001 Eaton Street
Key West, Florida 33040

Cayo Hueso y Habana

Cayo Hueso y Habana
410 Wall Street
Mallory Square
Key West, Florida 33040
305-293-7260
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