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      Closeup of bridge railing
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  • Underneath the bridge on Pigeon Key
      Underneath the bridge on Pigeon Key
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  • Small island off Sombrero Beach
      Small island off Sombrero Beach
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Fishing

Fishing, Marathon

 3 Reviews  There are various locations, usually marinas, where you can get a Florida fishing license. You will need this not only for fishing, but if you plan to collect any coral species or invertebrates. Don't... 

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Seven Mile Bridge

Seven Mile Bridge, Marathon

 4 Reviews  The old 7 mile bridge was quite narrow. I didn't realize how narrow it was until I saw it again. It is only possible to access the ends of the bridge from the Fleming Key end to Pigeon Key, and then... 

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Islands & Ocean

Islands & Ocean, Marathon

 4 Reviews  Hawk Channel is the ocean side of the Keys. A larger and deeper draft boat has to go on the Hawk Channel side away from the usually more protected and very much shallower waters of Florida Bay which... 

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Beach

Beach, Marathon

 2 Reviews  Sombrero Beach is a public beach - one of the best in the Keys. It is FREE. The park has been recently refurbished with new picnic shelters, bath houses and a playground and is in pristine... 

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Sunset

Sunset, Marathon

 2 Reviews  Key West does not have a monopoly on sunsets. Some of the most spectacular ones are right here in Marathon. If there are clouds, you get spectacular red skies. If there are no clouds you can watch for... 

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Animals

Animals, Marathon

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Beach Playground

Beach Playground, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  This nice little playground is at the public Sombrero Beach. So you don't have to go to McDonalds to have a place for the children to play. You can go to the... 

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Snap Crackle and Pop

Snap Crackle and Pop, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  When we come out to the highway we pass under these power lines. When it is humid (most of the time) you can hear them crackling as the moisture gets to the... 

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Email

Email, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  Dockside restaurant at Faro Blanco Oceanside is reported to have a pay phone with a data port. Otherwise it is the library for free, or Mailboxes Etc. for... 

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Swamped Area

Swamped Area, Marathon

 o00o Says:  Common seen swamped area along the journey. 

Top 3 Hotels in Marathon

Tranquility Bay Beach House

 1 Review and 732 Opinions  There's lots of construction equipment in there, and I have no idea when or if it will re-open. I'm... 

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Holiday Inn Marina

 1 Review and 245 Opinions  the holiday inn is a nice moderately priced hotel in marathon. the amenities are what you expect... 

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Crystal Bay Resort Marathon

 1 Review and 63 Opinions  I have not stayed here - I took the picture for my daughter who likes to come down in their boat to... 

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 Common seen swamped area along the journey. 

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Q:  Is there a pedestrian lane across 7 Mile Bridge? I am training for a marathon and would like to run across the bridge. 

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A: Ummm Where is this you are running? 

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Vaca Key and Boot Key Harbor

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 Above is a trawler going out the entrance channel at sunset across the Marathon Marina's new docks - taken in 2002 while they were still under construction. We were impressed by the new docks, which... 

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marathon florida

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 the town of marathon is located on vaca key in the middle keys. the name of the town dates back to the construction of the overseas railroad. construction workers worked day and night on the railroad... 

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Marathon Florida

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 Marathon is a great town. The pace of life is laid back and nature rules. Many conveniences are found in town. Publix, Winn Dixie, Eckerds, Wal Greens, Block Buster, KMart. Many restaurants and deli's... 

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Welcome to Marathon Key, Florida

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 Marathon Key is located about halfway down the Overseas Highway, mile marker 54. With beautiful views and plenty to do, you should set some time aside to visit this Key. This place is full of water...... 

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Home away from home

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 My father spent his retirement winters in marathon. He first purchased a condo and soon after sold that and bought a home behind the airport. My first visit there was when I was about 22. My dad had... 

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