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Marathon

Marathon, Florida, serves as the gateway to the Florida Keys and the Everglades. Known for its tranquil coastal scenery and outdoor adventures, it is ideal for travelers seeking relaxation and nature. The compact city center and key island connections offer convenient bases for exploring the surrounding ecosystems and waterways.

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Before choosing where to stay

Where to Base

Stay near the Seven Mile Bridge or central island areas for easy access to beaches and marinas. This central location provides convenient transport links and serves as an ideal hub for exploring the Florida Keys.

Getting Around

No major airport; the nearest is Key West International. Travel between islands relies on rental cars or buses. The compact city layout allows for easy exploration on foot or by bicycle.

Best Season

December to April offers pleasant weather and is the peak tourist season. Summers are hot and rainy but less crowded. Choose your travel dates based on your preference for weather and crowd levels.

Nearby attractions

Conch Republic

Conch Republic

Landmark74.5 km

republic of Key West, Florida that satirically seceded from the USA briefly in 1982 in protest of a road-block

Ernest Hemingway House

Ernest Hemingway House

Museum76.2 km

house and museum in Key West, Florida, USA

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Historic77.1 km

Florida State Park and National Historic Landmark centered on a Civil War-era fort in Key West, Florida

Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge

Nature47.6 km

protected area in Monroe County, Florida, United States

Long Key State Park

Park56.2 km

State park in Florida, United States

Indian Key State Historic Site

Indian Key State Historic Site

Park64.6 km

place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places

Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea

Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea

Worship75.7 km

church building in Key West, United States of America

Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

Park76.3 km

zoo in Florida, United States

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Park90.9 km

state park located on Key Largo, Florida, USA

African Cemetery at Higgs Beach

African Cemetery at Higgs Beach

Historic75.5 km

United States historic place

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum

Museum76.0 km

museum in Key West, Florida

Harry S. Truman Little White House

Harry S. Truman Little White House

Historic76.3 km

historic site in Key West, Florida, USA; winter White House for Harry S. Truman

Dining

Moondog Cafe & Bakery

RestaurantBib Gourmand$$76.2 km

Situated in Old Town Key West and offering an all-day menu, this large, colorful bungalow-style space may just have a few roaming roosters outside. It's decidedly laidback but don't let that fool you — the food is hearty and well prepared no matter the time of day. In the morning, opt for the fresh catch eggs Benedict with sliced avocado, grilled tomato and blackened fish topped with poached eggs and Hollandaise. It's almost too big for the plate, but you'll manage. Don't leave without trying their exceptional Key lime pie, served simply with a snappy graham cracker crust, thin layer of dense,

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Blue Heaven

Restaurant$$76.3 km

Blue Heaven is a Key West classic. It's long been a fixture on the local scene, and it's always packed with a crowd who comes here for its reliable, all-day dining and lively atmosphere. Waiting for a table is par for the course but well worth it. The menu presents a blend of Caribbean flavors with a seafood focus. Come in the morning to enjoy their signature fluffy pecan pancakes studded with toasted nuts. Another breakfast favorite is the Key West shrimp benny, with poached eggs, sweet pink local shrimp and finished with a lime Hollandaise. Order what strikes your fancy but know that no visi

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