Marathon, FL

Marathon has come a long way since being founded back in the 19^th century as a village for fishing. This historic location has adapted to modern life while staying true to its interesting past. Both tourists and locals alike can make use of the many shopping centers, attractions, dining and nearby hospital.

Marathon Attractions:

• Bahia Honda State Park - a park known for having one of the world's best beaches, and home to a myriad of rare and unusual plants and animals.
• Coco Plum Beach - an intimate, enjoyable beach - your dog is allowed!
• Crane Point - a 64-acre park where you can find the Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History, Marathon Wild Bird Center and Adderley Town Historic Site.
• Dolphin Research Center - a family attraction perfect for water and nature lovers. Get up close and personal with marine mammals.
• Pigeon Key - once a construction camp for the Overseas Railroad in the early 1900s, the structures that are left behind have qualified Pigeon Key to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Seven Mile Bridge - at 35,716 feet long, this is the Florida Keys' longest bridge, at the south end of Marathon.
• Sombrero Beach - with a gorgeous backdrop, picnic areas, walkways, and a cool swimming area, this 12.6 acre beach offers vacationers some of the best in Marathon.
• Sombrero Reef - protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuaries, this gorgeous area in the heart of the living coral reef of the Keys is the perfect spot for those looking to go snorkeling and diving.
• Turtle Hospital - dedicated to preserving sea turtles, this hospital lets visitors take guided tours to get the inside scoop on how the turtles are taken care of and kept healthy.