Begin with Bahama Village
Start at Mile Marker Zero and follow the map into Bahama Village
Pause at Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church to read about Sandy Cornish and the community
The district includes homes and working businesses; remain on public streets
Finish at the lighthouse
Continue past the Hemingway Home to the Key West Lighthouse
The lighthouse grounds and climb have separate visiting arrangements
For the heritage-focused short version, end at Cornish Memorial rather than adding both ticketed attractions
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
US 1 Mile Zero
Road marker for the beginning of US Route 1
Stay on the open pedestrian path; avoid closed docks
Show on the city map ↗Bahama Village
Historic neighbourhood of Bahamian and African American heritage
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church
Historic African American church beside Bahama Village
Check visiting times; avoid disturbing services and worshippers
Show on the city map ↗Hemingway Home and Museum
Ernest Hemingway’s home with gardens and his preserved writing studio
Check admission with the museum; add indoor visiting time to the walk
Show on the city map ↗Key West Lighthouse
White lighthouse tower and keepers’ museum opposite Hemingway’s home
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Keep church access clear during services
- Do not treat open residential gates as invitations
- The route is not confirmed step-free; use open streets around closed sites
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
Is this a Duval Street bar crawl?
No, the focus is Bahama Village’s heritage and nearby landmarks; bars and nightlife are outside the itinerary
Where can the walk continue after Bahama Village?
The mapped route continues to Hemingway Home and the lighthouse; their interior visits remain separate
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
Visit Florida — African American historic sites in Key West ·
Key West Historic Marker Tour — Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
