Marathon Vacations - Florida

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Marathon & Middle Keys>>> 110 miles (176 km) south west of Miami

Marathon Vacation Highlights

Crane Point Hammock is for those interested in botanical and archaeological history and it's considered an important historical site. It contains the last thatch-palm hammock (tropical woodland) in North America, a rainforest exhibit and an archaeological dig site. There are displays and activities for children.

Always wanted to swim with dolphins? Then the Dolphin Research Center is a great place to do it. Located on Grassy Key, the center one of the most respected institutions that study and protect the mammals. Visitors can also participate in other forms of dolphin interaction.

Pigeon Key is an intriguing historical site that has been under renovation since late 1993. Located below the Old Seven Mile Bridge, it was a housing and maintenance depot during the construction of Flagler's railroad.

In the period of its heyday between 1908-1912 it had a peak occupancy of around 400 people

After the 1935 hurricane that demolished the railroad, Pigeon Key housed the workers who converted the railroad to vehicle bridges.

Above all else, Marathon and Islamorada are renowned for the fishing and attract anglers from all over the world to come to battle with the tarpon, sailfish and bonefish that are found in these waters.

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