Few pay attention to this low-rise building between Miami and Key West, but inside is a real treasure
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Few pay attention to this low-rise building between Miami and Key West, but inside is a real treasure
Traveling between Miami and Key West is an adventure.
There is no true traveler who is not tempted to cross it at least once.
The distance between Miami and Key West is about 250 km. At the speed limit, you can get there in about 5 hours.
Along the way you may pass a low brick building with holes in it.
There is actually a treasure inside.
This is the East Martello Museum
This museum offers an amazing art gallery and a museum dedicated to the history of the area.
But the star of the museum is Robert the Doll, who is the inspiration for Chucky.
At the museum, you can also explore a collection of Civil War relics, learn about the salvage and cigar industries that shaped the Florida Keys, see Stanley Papio’s fantastic metal sculptures, and meet the spirits of East Martello , including the sinister Robert the Doll.
Tickets to the East Martello Museum are $17 for adults, $13 for seniors, residents or students with ID, $9 for children ages 7 to 18, and free for children under 7 or active military personnel.
If you buy a ticket online, you’ll save $1.50.
You can book a ticket online from the museum’s website or buy it on the spot. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.).
You can get from Miami to Key West in several ways:
• Travel by car: From Miami you can reach Key West by road, washed by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico on the other, through 42 bridges over 34 islands. This trip will take you around 4 hours and will give you the opportunity to enjoy the scenic views along the way. You can rent a car from one of the major US sites, such as Expedia.com.
• Intercity Bus Travel: If you don’t want to drive, you can purchase a ticket for the Miami-Key West Intercity Bus. One of the famous American bus companies, Greyhoud, has several routes daily.
The scheduled bus journey will take 4 hours and 30 minutes. The price of the ticket varies depending on whether you buy it online or at the box office, with the online ticket being cheaper. Note that the company serves on a first-come, first-served basis, so you should arrive early and stand in line.
• Bus Tour: If you want to have a guided tour and see more of Key West, you can choose a bus tour from Miami to Key West in one day. This option allows you to be picked up from your hotels in Miami Beach and travel the same scenic route. During the tour you will receive a lot of useful and interesting information about Key West and the surrounding islands. You will have at least 5 hours of free time to explore the city, visit the beaches, restaurants and other attractions.
• Sea Cruise Travel: If you want to experience an adventure at sea, you can choose a sea cruise from Miami to Key West. This option gives you the opportunity to enjoy luxurious conditions.
