We visited the Florida Keys for the first time, several years ago, around 2012. One of the places we came upon was a Bass Pro Shop in the Village of Islamorada.
We have had the opportunity to visit several of the Bass Pro Shops over the years, and each one is a completely unique experience.
This store had a beautiful lounge.
It also had a ship, right in the middle of the store.
This ship is called the “Pilar” and is the sister ship to famous author Ernest Hemingway’s ship “Pilar.” So if you are a Hemingway fan, you can get a feel for what it was like upon his ship.
The ship is available for visitors to go into and explore.
This was a unique experience with an unexpected connection to the past. If you are traveling in the Keys or a Hemingway fan, this is worth stopping to visit this well-preserved ship.
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