Experts' Choice Award Key West Cemetery
What the experts agree on
Key West's quirky 1847 cemetery doubles as a history lesson, where irreverent tombstone inscriptions and dark humor reflect the island's eccentric personality. Guided tours available Tuesday and Thursday.
Concierge "A fascinating time capsule."
Lonely Planet "A darkly alluring Gothic labyrinth beckons at the center of this pastel town." Full review
Afar Magazine "Ironically referred to as 'one of the liveliest spots in Key West,' this cemetery, dating from 1847, is full of character." Full review
Where " If you’d like a little help with your meandering, an hour-long guided tour of the cemetery is available every Tuesday and Thursday, courtesy of the Historic Florida Keys Foundation." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The island residents are known for taking their quirky sense of humor with them to the grave. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"The Key West Cemetery has been around since 1847 and is well worth at least a walk-through...tombstones in this 19-acre cemetery don't wear the typical inscriptions." Full review
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While you're here, take note that many of these burial plots actually have multiple people stacked on top of one another.
Frommer's "This groovy graveyard is the epitome of quirky Key West: irreverent and sometimes downright rib-tickling." Full review
Fodor's "You can learn almost as much about a town's history through its cemetery as through its historic houses." Full review
New York Times "Explore hundreds of historic gravestones and monuments at the Key West Cemetery, established in 1847, including those of Cuban revolutionaries who died trying to free Cuba from Spanish..."
Lonely Planet "Soak up local history amidst the faded headstones of the impressively gothic Key West Cemetery"
