Key West Cemetery, Key West

On high ground, after storms in the 1800s washed away seaside cemeteries. The city sponsors guided tours of historic graves twice a year, but self-guided tours are available every day. Notably, a section for sailors killed in 1898 when the Maine exploded in Havana's harbor is still maintained by the Navy. There's also a section dedicated to the martyrs of Cuba's 1868 uprising for democracy. Some of the statuary and inscriptions ("I told you I was sick", "I'm just resting my eyes") will give you a hint of how hallowed this place is to us. It's a lovely stroll through the island's history.

This is a cool stop for unusual history in Key West with a self-guided tour. Free maps are provided at the entrance station and I would say don't go in without one! There are so many interesting facts and small stories within. It's a quiet, off-the-beaten-path place. Lots of iguanas hanging out as well. Park on a side-street, walk in, and when you're done, it's not even that far a walk to get to the hubabaloo of Duval and Mallory Square!

If your looking for a quiet and unusual place to stroll, The Key West Cemetery is it. You can get a free map at the main entrance. It will highlight the most talked about grave sites. If you go in the midday bring a hat and sunscreen. There is not much shade here for the living , but fun none the less. There are lots of iguanas as well.

There was so much history here. This is a must see and worth a walk through. R.I.P. Key West.

MUST DO while in Key West. Take time to pay your respects and read the legendary Tombstones.