Why is Key West One of America’s Best Halloween Destinations in 2026
Key West has been named one of the top Halloween destinations in the Americas, while Fort East Martello was recently recognized as one of the spookiest museums in the country. Here’s why the island’s haunted reputation keeps growing.
The Rules of Robert the Doll: Permission, Photos, Curses and the Truth Behind the Legend
Robert the Doll is surrounded by rules about photographs, permission, apologies, and curses. After more than 30 years with Robert, David Sloan explains how those rules began, how the legend grew, and why respect matters more than ritual.
David Sloan Reveals the Chilling Secrets of Robert the Doll in New Podcast Interview
Key West's own David Sloan, author and Dolltender of Robert the Doll, joins a popular podcast to reveal the chilling truths and firsthand encounters behind the world's most haunted doll. Hear the full interview...
Fort East Martello Museum: The Most Haunted Place in Florida
Florida is filled with haunted places, from ghostly lighthouses in St. Augustine to the eerie Cuban Club in Ybor City, but none compare to the supernatural energy of Key West’s Fort East Martello Museum. Regularly named one of America’s Most Haunted Destinations by USA Today and crowned Florida’s Creepiest Place by Thrillist, the fort is home to over 42 documented spirits, artifacts linked to death, and the world’s most haunted doll: Robert. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, one thing is certain, at Fort East Martello, you’ll come face to face with something unforgettable.
Can Robert the Doll Curse Me If I Look at His Photograph?
Social media users often type ‘I’m sorry Robert’ under photos of Robert the Doll, a haunted figure in Key West, to avoid his curse.
Key West Firehouse Paranormal Investigation
One of the most active locations for paranormal investigations in Key West is the historic Key West Firehouse & Museum.
