Places to consider when visiting Marathon
Marathon
If this is your first-time visiting Marathon, you should know that Marathon is considered the heart of the Florida Keys because of its location in the middle of the Florida Keys island chain.
The area of Marathon consists of many Keys or islands starting with Long Key, the Conch Keys, Duck Key, Grassy Key, Boot Key, Crawl Key and Pigeon Key.
Marathon is a charming place to take a very relaxing vacation.
If you do not mind driving, you can also visit nearby Key West (it’s only one hour drive). Key West has its fair number of attractions and historical places for visitors of all ages, from the Ernest Hemingway Museum and the Key West Aquarium to the Butterfly Museum and Nature Conservatory. They too have many restaurants and local shops to buy gifts and memories.
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Key West
If you do not mind driving, you can also visit nearby Key West (it’s only one hour drive). Key West has its fair number of attractions and historical places for visitors of all ages, from the Ernest Hemingway Museum and the Key West Aquarium to the Butterfly Museum and Nature Conservatory. They too have many restaurants and local shops to buy gifts and memories.
Sightseeing
People who come here can enjoy fishing, diving, snorkeling, parasailing, paddle boarding, boat tours, or just going to the beach. Our building is in Coco Plum Beach, but you can also visit Sombrero Beach or Key Colony Beach just a short drive away.
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Marathon
People who come here can enjoy fishing, diving, snorkeling, parasailing, paddle boarding, boat tours, or just going to the beach. Our building is in Coco Plum Beach, but you can also visit Sombrero Beach or Key Colony Beach just a short drive away.
This is a not-for-profit facility with 90,000-square-foot series of saltwater lagoons, and is home to a family of bottlenose dolphins that descended from a dolphin named Mitzi, who starred in the original Flipper series. Its mission stresses education, research, and rescue. You should make reservations ahead if you are planning on visiting this place.
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Rannsóknarstöð Delfína
58901 Overseas HwyThis is a not-for-profit facility with 90,000-square-foot series of saltwater lagoons, and is home to a family of bottlenose dolphins that descended from a dolphin named Mitzi, who starred in the original Flipper series. Its mission stresses education, research, and rescue. You should make reservations ahead if you are planning on visiting this place.
At the Turtle Hospital you can meet rescued sea turtles and learn how to help them (2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, Ph: (305) 743-2552). The Hospital is a small non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles.
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Skjaldbaka Sjúkrahús
2396 Overseas HwyAt the Turtle Hospital you can meet rescued sea turtles and learn how to help them (2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, Ph: (305) 743-2552). The Hospital is a small non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles.
The Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters (11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, Ph: (305) 407-3262) will allow you to look at sea-life stress-free. The aquarium is filled with animals from local waters as well as those from around the world, but the real highlight is the actual encounter attraction. The encounters allow you to swim with sharks, feed stingrays and snorkel in the aquarium's controlled, private mangrove lagoon.
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Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters
11710 Overseas HwyThe Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters (11710 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, Ph: (305) 407-3262) will allow you to look at sea-life stress-free. The aquarium is filled with animals from local waters as well as those from around the world, but the real highlight is the actual encounter attraction. The encounters allow you to swim with sharks, feed stingrays and snorkel in the aquarium's controlled, private mangrove lagoon.
Food scene
This is a good place to watch the Sunset. They are right by the 7-mile bridge and the view is great. There is a pool and live music at times. Food is also delicious. There is a park (The Sunset Park) on Key Colony Beach that is a popular place to watch the sunset.
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Sunset Grille & Raw Bar
7 Knights Key BlvdThis is a good place to watch the Sunset. They are right by the 7-mile bridge and the view is great. There is a pool and live music at times. Food is also delicious. There is a park (The Sunset Park) on Key Colony Beach that is a popular place to watch the sunset.
It is a popular place. From 3:30 to 5:30 is their early bird specials and their happy hour is all day. They have the largest menu in the Keys.
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Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House
3660 Overseas HwyIt is a popular place. From 3:30 to 5:30 is their early bird specials and their happy hour is all day. They have the largest menu in the Keys.
A little nicer place to eat is the Lighthouse Grill. They have some beautiful art on their walls. You can sit outside by the pool or inside. You can watch the sunset while enjoying a drink or a nice meal. You should get reservations before you go. PH: (305) 434-9039
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Lighthouse Grill
1994 Overseas HwyA little nicer place to eat is the Lighthouse Grill. They have some beautiful art on their walls. You can sit outside by the pool or inside. You can watch the sunset while enjoying a drink or a nice meal. You should get reservations before you go. PH: (305) 434-9039
It is in a strip mall and have a lot of TV’s for watching sports. It’s a good place to catch a football game and have good pizza. They remain open longer than other local restaurants and you do not need reservations.
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Marathon Grill and Ale House
5800 Overseas HwyIt is in a strip mall and have a lot of TV’s for watching sports. It’s a good place to catch a football game and have good pizza. They remain open longer than other local restaurants and you do not need reservations.
It is a super nice Italian Restaurant. It is small but great food. You will need reservations there. (305) 289-7772
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Frank's Grill
11400 Overseas HwyIt is a super nice Italian Restaurant. It is small but great food. You will need reservations there. (305) 289-7772
Is the most expensive place in town, but very nice. I recommend making reservations. PH: (305) 289-7177
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Butterfly Café
2600 Overseas HwyIs the most expensive place in town, but very nice. I recommend making reservations. PH: (305) 289-7177
Great casual food place. It has ocean view. You can get Crab Claws upstairs at the Keys Fisheries from October 15th to May 15th for about 3 dollars a-piece at night. They are at the end of 35th street on the Gulf side.
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Keys Fisheries Bar
3502 Gulfview AveGreat casual food place. It has ocean view. You can get Crab Claws upstairs at the Keys Fisheries from October 15th to May 15th for about 3 dollars a-piece at night. They are at the end of 35th street on the Gulf side.
Great key lime pie and ice creams. Cute place to also get souvenirs.
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Sweet Savannah's of the Florida Keys
8919 Overseas HwyGreat key lime pie and ice creams. Cute place to also get souvenirs.
This is very popular. They are located behind the Fairfield Inn. They also have live music on certain nights. This is probably the cheapest meal you can find in the Keys
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Sparky's Landing
13205 Overseas HwyThis is very popular. They are located behind the Fairfield Inn. They also have live music on certain nights. This is probably the cheapest meal you can find in the Keys
They have fresh juice, a variety of home-made ice cream bars, yogurt, and smoothies.
Paradise flavors
9601 Overseas HighwayThey have fresh juice, a variety of home-made ice cream bars, yogurt, and smoothies.
Shopping
Bayshore Clothing
8911 Overseas HighwayThis is a good store to get souvenirs and buy beach apparel.