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Audubon House & Tropical GardensvsKey West Aquarium
Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Audubon House & Tropical Gardens ranks slightly better than Key West Aquarium. Audubon House & Tropical Gardens comes in at 85 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Where, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Where
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
From $0/night
Fodor's "If you've ever seen an engraving by ornithologist John James Audubon, you'll understand why his name is synonymous with birds." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Audobon House, built in the 19th century by Captain George Geiger, now serves as an incredible time portal to the past in Key West." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The preservation of this Neoclassical house (1840s) sparked Key West's preservation movement in 1960." Full review
Where "It was 12 years before the house was built, but in 1832 John James Audubon did spend time on the grounds of John Geiger’s huge garden." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Whether you're interested in colonial furniture, period architecture, tropical greenery or naturalist John James Audubon, you'll find a host of curiosities at the Audubon House &Tropical Gardens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Get a glimpse into historic Key West life as well as Audubon's famed birds or just enjoy a few quiet and cooling moments in the shady courtyard."
Florida Keys Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "A manse built by one of the many rich shipwreck salvagers on the island, it’s a kind of museum of that period." Full review
Key West Aquarium
Concierge Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Where Frommer's Fodor's
1 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
From $0/night
Concierge "This huge aquarium is swimming with barracuda, eels, parrot fish, stingrays, and other exotic creatures."
Afar Magazine "Think you're brave enough to feed sharks while visiting Key West? You will have your chance to do that and so much more at the Aquarium." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The Key West Aquarium allows visitors a look at some of the sea life found in the waters off the Keys." Full review
Where "The Key West Aquarium affords you a diver’s-eye view of the marine creatures of our encompassing waters." Full review
Frommer's "It just may end up charming you with its well-designed, informative exhibits showcasing Florida and Caribbean marine and shore environments and their denizens, with highlights including alligators" Full review
Fodor's "Pet a nurse shark and explore the fascinating underwater realm of the Keys without getting wet at this historic aquarium. Hundreds of tropical fish and enormous sea creatures live here—all locals." Full review
