by Terri | December 29th, 2011
Marathon Key is 10 miles of family-oriented Keys vacations. This island reflects the “Old Keys” lifestyle that so many locals and visitors adore. Marathon is where they house the Keys Shuttle, a daily shuttle service to and from Key West and the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Airports.
It really is considered the heart of the Florida Keys.
When you come for your Keys Vacations, you can find plenty to do here in Marathon Key. This is where the old seven mile bridge is housed. You can’t drive on it anymore as it is used for a fitness path but if you like to walk, you can take a long hike and see the beautiful waters up close. 
Crane Point Museum is must on your list. It may not sound like much but it is an amazing walk through history and nature. There are trails and walkways along with a homestead from a Bohemian immigrant and his family.
There is the Marathon Wild Bird Center, a hospital for cranes and other birds and don’t forget to stop in at the Museum of Natural History to see all about Sea Turtles and to actually see shells on display. 
Coco Plum Beach, at mile marker 54.5 is natural and dog friendly, so if you have a pet that needs to get out and run or walk, this is the perfect spot to take a break. It’s right off of 1 on Coco Plum Drive.
One of the major places to stop on your Keys Vacations is the Dolphin Research Center. There you can swim with Dolphins and they also have Sea Lions. If you know you are going to stop there, don’t forget to go online and download a coupon or stop by the Keys info center and pick up some coupons. There are plenty of places throughout the keys to get coupon books. 
If you here to fish, Marathon is a good place to find Flats and Backcountry fishing, light tackle and offshore fishing too. And if your really into it, check out the party boats, where you can spend a day fishing and partying. Rental boats are everywhere and if you don’t want to bring your fishing gear, they have that to rent also. You could come to your Keys Vacations with nothing and find all you need right here in Marathon Key.
Stop by Willie T’s for the rock sensation Gerd Rube
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