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Audubon House & Tropical GardensvsHarry S. Truman Little White House
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Harry S. Truman Little White House scores slightly better than Audubon House & Tropical Gardens. Harry S. Truman Little White House has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 8 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Where.
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
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Frommer's
205 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040
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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
Harry S. Truman Little White House Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Where
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111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040
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Fodor's "Engaging 45-minute tours... start with an excellent 10-minute video on the history of the property and Truman's visits." Full review
Lonely Planet "Plenty of Truman’s possessions are scattered about, but the real draw is the guides, who are intensely intelligent, quirky and helpful." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The memorabilia displayed at Truman's former winter residence turned museum immortalizes every presidential visit." Full review
Afar Magazine "A living historic site, the Little White House served as naval officer's housing, the president's winter White House, and a retreat for current government officials." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This unpretentious white clapboard home (1890) gives a rare glimpse into the private life of America's 33rd president, Harry S Truman (1884-1972)." Full review
Where "Opened to the general public as a museum dedicated to “Give ’Em Hell Harry” in 1991, the home has once again been restored to its 1948 splendor. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "A historic presidential getaway on the continental United States' southernmost island. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"The Little White House was originally built in 1890 as naval command headquarters during the Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Became known as the Little White House. Join a tour at Florida's only presidential site to get a personal feel for the man behind the office and make time to stroll the leafy lanes of its neighborhood"
Florida Keys Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Frommer's "The Truman Annex, was thrust into the public eye when U.S. President Truman made the former commandant’s quarters his winter White House from 1946 to 1952." Full review
