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Seven Mile Bridge

Seven Mile Bridge, Marathon

 11 Reviews  The original girder bridge was, of course, a railroad bridge which was built: 1908 - 1912. In 1931 the Florida East Coas Railroad went bankrupt and in 1935 the line was damaged in a hurricane and... 

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Pigeon Key

Pigeon Key, Marathon

 1 Review  We first visited Pigeon Key in 1969 when our car (a 1932 Plymouth) broke down on 7 mile bridge. My husband pushed, I steered and we drifted down onto Pigeon Key where he fixed the fault. All that was... 

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Dolphin Research Center

Dolphin Research Center, Marathon

 1 Review  We didn't originally plan to visit the Dolphin Research Center, but a rainy afternoon found us looking for a beach alternative. The Center is a treasure. The dolphins are people friendly and very... 

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Sombrero Beach

Sombrero Beach, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  Not very many people outside of the local community know about Sombrero Beach, which is one of the best beaches in the Keys (possibly Bahia Honda being better).... 

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Pelicans at Keys Fisheries Market

Pelicans at Keys Fisheries Market, Marathon

 PJcips Says:  Taking pics of pelicans is one of my passions. We went to Keys Fisheries for dinner and discovered many pelicans resting. The food line was long and slow, so we... 

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Free Fish Feeding

Free Fish Feeding, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  Captain Hooks has pools of fish outside (probably better fish and more than Crane Point Museum does). It is free to look at the fish, and every evening at 4 pm,... 

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Turtle Hospital AKA Marine Environmental Project

Turtle Hospital AKA Marine Environmental Project, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  This is SO OTBT, that you can't go here unless you are a motel guest. ONLY guests can see the turtles during the evening feeding. The Turtle Hospital is NOT... 

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Grant Air Biplane Air Tours

Grant Air Biplane Air Tours, Marathon

 grandmaR Says:  We often see this plane flying around and doing stunts. Apparently it is available for tours over the Keys by air.There are other air tour companies at the... 

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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 We often see this plane flying around and doing stunts. Apparently it is available for tours over the Keys by air.There are other air tour companies at the... 

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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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