Quick Summary: Set in the Florida Keys, the islands of Marathon are renowned for their beautiful white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and colorful barrier reefs. Visitors can feed stingrays at Aquarium Encounters, swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center, view sea turtles at the Turtle Hospital, or enjoy the great outdoors at Crane Point Hammock and Curry Hammock State Parks.


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1. A Deep Blue Dive Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A Deep Blue Dive Center | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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2. Catch 'Em All ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Catch 'Em All | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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3. Crane Point Museum, Nature Center and Historic Site

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Crane Point Museum, Nature Center and Historic Site | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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4. Curry Hammock State Park

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Curry Hammock State Park | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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5. Dolphin Research Center

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Dolphin Research Center | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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6. Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters

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Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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7. Florida Keys Turtle Hospital

Florida Keys Turtle Hospital | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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8. Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area

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Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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9. The Lagoon on Grassy Key

The Lagoon on Grassy Key | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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10. Sombrero Beach

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Sombrero Beach | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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11. Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop

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Sweet Savannah's Bake Shop | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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12. Lighthouse Grill

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Lighthouse Grill | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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13. Island Fish Company

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Island Fish Company | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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14. Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House

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Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House | Things to Do in Marathon, Florida Keys
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