Haunted Key West

Key West, located at the southern tip of Florida, is a small island with a rich history and a reputation for being haunted. The island has long been a haven for artists, writers, and adventurers, and it's no surprise that it has a few ghost stories to tell.

One of the most famous haunted locations in Key West is the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum. The home was built in 1851 and was purchased by Ernest Hemingway in 1931. Hemingway lived in the home for nearly ten years and wrote some of his most famous works there, including "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "The Old Man and the Sea." According to legend, Hemingway's ghost still haunts the property, with visitors reporting strange noises and unexplained movements in the home.

Another haunted location in Key West is the Fort East Martello Museum. The museum is located in an old Civil War-era fort and is home to the ghost of Robert the Doll. Robert was a child's toy that was donated to the museum, and it is said to be cursed. Visitors have reported seeing the doll move and hearing it speak, and many believe it is responsible for strange occurrences in the museum. USA Today named Fort East Martello Museum one of the 10 Most Haunted Destinations in America. VIP Ghost Tours take place after dark at the fort. You can reserve them through Ghost Key West.

The Key West Lighthouse is another location that is said to be haunted. The lighthouse was built in 1825. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of the lighthouse keeper, who died in an accident while working on the lighthouse. Visitors have reported seeing a ghostly figure standing at the top of the lighthouse and hearing strange noises coming from the tower.

There are many other haunted locations in Key West, including the Old Key West Jail, the Key West Cemetery, and the Hotel La Concha. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, Key West's haunted history adds to the island's unique and mysterious charm.