South Florida Wilderness Adventures
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Discover South Florida's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of amazing everglades, mangrove swamps and coastal islands. Featured are many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for camping, hiking, kayaking, sailing and more.

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Marathon is a marvelous family destination where sunsets and sunrises can both be enjoyed just by walking across the street. Located midway between Key West and Key Largo, it is home to the world's only Seven-Mile Bridge. Because of its central location and rustic ambiance, Marathon is called The Heart of The Florida Keys.

The tropical atmosphere affords the visitor the opportunity to experience a whole host of activities from scuba diving, scuba instruction, small boat rentals, jet skiing, snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing.

Play on our wave runners, charter a fishing boat, or enjoy the brilliant hues of a Florida Keys sunset at the Tiki Bar. At the end of the day, relax on your own private covered balcony, while anticipating the pleasures of another beautiful day in the Florida Keys.

Florida Keys Area Code is 305.

Hawk's Cay Resort - Duck Key FL
Secluded on its own 60-acre private island just 90 miles south of Miami and 60 miles north of Key West, Hawk's Cay Resort is a casual, yet elegant West Indies-style luxury resort sure to provide a perfect vacation experience for the entire family. The property offers something for everyone with a wide range of amenities and activities -- full-service marina, four on-site restaurants ranging from casual to elegant, five outdoor swimming pools, a whirlpool spa, bicycle rentals, a fitness center, massage treatments, a salt water dolphin lagoon habitat featuring interactive dolphins program, a private water/lagoon, and a full array of water sports. Located in a playground of tropical diversions, this resort also offers the Island Adventure Club for kids ages three to 12.

Holiday Inn Marathon-Marina
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Located in the heart of the Florida Keys, the Holiday Inn Marathon Hotel and Marina features 133 comfortable guest rooms and executive oceanfront rooms with king size and double-double accommodations, an outdoor heated swimming pool and kiddie pool, tiki bar, and the Royal Pelican Restaurant, open daily from breakfast through dinner.

Points of Interest:

Musuems of Crane Point Hammock
MM 50, Marathon, FL; (305) 743-9100; Open: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM / Sun 12-5PM;

Museums and Nature Center - Treasures and artifacts from ancient Calusa and Tequesta indian inhabitants, 17th-century shipwrecks and Bahamian settlers. Also see the 600-foot recreated coral reef cave.
Florida Key's Childrens Museum - Includes salt-water lagoon interactive area
63-acre thatch palm hammock with nature trails and spectacular bay view.
Adderley Town Historic Site
Wild Bird Rescue Center and Rehabilitation Habitat

Dolphin Research Center
MM 59, Grassy Key, FL; (305) 289-1121; Open: Daily 9AM-4PM;
A unique family of dolphins and humans have lived together since 1958. Demonstrations throughout the day. This facility hosts a variety of hands-on interactive programs to let you meet this marvelous marine mammal.

Sombrero Reef Light Tower
This offshore landmark is located on coral reef about four miles offshore. 25 feet below the surface is large submarine reef habitat, home to Parrotfish and Angelfish.

Tropical Fighters
9850 Overseas Hwy (US-1), Marathon, FL; (305) 289-0007;
Fly a fighter jet, no pilot's license necessary. From gentile trips to aggressive combat manuvers and acrobatics.

Diving
Beneath the offshore waters is an exciting world of living coral reef with a diverse range of wildlife. Some 50 prime dive sites surround the area including shipwrecks of ancient Spanish treasure ships.

Looe Key Reef Trips - 1-800-538-2896
Captain Morgan's Dive Tours - 1-888-986-3483
Abyss Dive Center - 1-800-457-0134
Snorkel Keylypso - (305) 743-7655
Thunderbolt Wreck - One of fifty prime dive spots in the area. This research vessel shipwreck lies upright about 120 feet below the surface.

Sportfishing
Marathon is an exciting place for anglers - Tarpon fishing, deep-sea fishing, reef fishing, bay fishing, flats fishing, backcountry fishing, bridge fishing and more.

Tarbon Fishing - The 'Silver King' challenges anglers with its spectacular leaps, strong runs, and tough endurance. Best action found at Seven Mile and Bahia Honda bridges. Best way for a novice to catch a large fish.
Offshore Fishing - Sailfish, dolphin fish, wahoo, marlin, Mako shark, blackfin tuna, amberjack and a host of other big game fish.
Reef Fishing - Yellowtail, mangrove, mutton snapper, grouper, mackerel and barracuda are found hiding amidst the many natural and artificial reefs.
Bay Fishing - Hundreds of natural ledges and platforms are found gulfside between 5 and 15 miles north of Marathon.
Backcountry Fishing - White Heron National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park.
Papa Pips Sportfishing Charters - (800) 707-1692
R&R Watersports - (305) 743-9385
Tarpon Joe's Guide Service - (305) 743-9059

Boating

Mowder Boat Rentals - (305) 743-2895
Fish N Fun Boat Rentals - (800) 471-3440
Hawk's Cay Marina - (305) 743-0145 - Para-sailing, wave runners, boat and kayak rentals
Florida Keys Sailing - (305) 289-9519 - Lessons, rentals, sunset cruises.
Marathon Kayak - (305) 743-0561

More Tourism Services:

Florida Key Restaurants - Reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Florida Key Hotels - Room search and reservation service.
Florida Keys Golf - Area Golf Courses
Marathon Airport [MTH] - (305) 743-2155;

Special Events:

Columbus Day Regatta [Mid-Oct] 858-1733. Two day sailing regatta with over 500 racers sail from Miami to Key West.
Seven Mile Bridge Run [April] Over 1500 runners tackle the famous Seven Mile Bridge each year. (305) 743-5417.

Florida Keys Landmark Visitors Guide
Area-by-area tours highlight in-town sights and attractions, including art galleries, museums, historic buildings and churches. They also lead you out into the countryside, with recommended stops en route.
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