A Frugal Guide to the Best Key West Weekend

A weekend in Key West has something for everyone. I recently explored this quaint and picturesque town with the laid-back vibe.

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Key West has it all; natural beauty, history, a great foodie scene, water sports, a killer sunset and a rooster cemetery. Wait…what?! A rooster cemetery? Read on.

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The Audubon House and Gardens

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Water sports

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Party the night away on Duval Street

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Custom House Museum

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Visit the Key West Cemetery

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Visit the Hemingway House

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