Marathon, Florida Real Estate - Area Info, Map and Photos

About the Marathon, Florida

Marathon

Marathon, a quaint tropical city with a rich sea-faring history, boasts a modern airport, the impeccably well known Sombrero Beach and some of the best fishing, diving, snorkeling and watersports anywhere in the world. Marathon is rich in history with the Crane Point Hammock, a 64-acre protected area of historic sites, wild flowers, tropical trees, walking trails, and museums. Another historic site is Pigeon Key, a tiny island what was home to those who built Flagler's railroad. (Source: http://www.fla-keys.com)

Key Colony Beach

Key Colony Beach is located in the Heart of the Florida Keys at Mile Marker 53.5 on US Higwhay 1 which is known locally as the Overseas Highway. The city, called the "Gem of the Florida Keys", is connected via a causeway with a very small bridge. (Source: http://www.keycolonybeach.net)

Duck Key

Duck Key is a small islet located at mile marker 61 off the Overseas highway in the Florida Keys. The Hawk's Cay Resort and Village can be found along with homes in the residential Duck Key community. Vehicles cross over the island's canals by way of picturesque arched bridges. (Source: http://www.duckkeyonline.com)

Grassy Key

Grassy Key is a small, peaceful key located just minutes away from the heart of Marathon. The Dolphin Research Center, which offers tours, dolphin swims and more, is located on Grassy Key. (Source: http://thefloridakeys.com/grassykey)