10/30/2026
🐱 Happy National Cat Day! 🐾
Throwing it back to a stop in Key West, Florida, during a cruise my husband and I took together! One of our favorite stops was the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum. Between the beautiful historic home, lush grounds, and all the cats roaming the property, it was such a fun place to explore!
And since it's National Cat Day, here are a few fun facts about Hemingway's famous feline residents:
🐾 Six toes, anyone? The property is home to dozens of cats, and many have extra toes, a trait called polydactyly!
🐾 Meet Snow White! Ernest Hemingway received a white, six-toed cat from a ship's captain. Many of the cats living at the property today are descendants of that original feline.
🐾 Famous names! Hemingway named his cats after famous people, and that tradition continues at the museum today.
🐾 They're well cared for! The cats have dedicated caretakers and receive regular veterinary care while enjoying the freedom to roam the historic grounds.
📸 Planning a visit to Key West either as a port stop on a cruise or by land? I recommend taking the guided tour of the house, which is included with admission. You'll learn so much about Hemingway's life, the history of the property, and plenty of fun facts you might otherwise miss!
This was such a memorable stop on our cruise, and I love finding unique experiences like this along the way. ❤️