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Bike Marathon Bike Rentals
Free delivery, free pickup and free snow removal!
For only $35 a week, enjoy the middle Keys on two wheels. Cost includes baskets, locks and keys.
Also rent single, tandem, fishing and snorkeling kayaks. And, three sailing sloops ranging from 25-27 feet are available for rental as well.
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Sombrero Country Club
While many people visit the Florida Keys for water-based activities, others seek out new and picturesque places to indulge in their favorite sports, and passionate golfers can find unique courses to play throughout the island chain.
Sombrero Golf and Tennis Country Club, named after the famed Sombrero Lighthouse off Marathon, it features an 18-hole course open to visiting enthusiasts when accompa... (read more)
Marathon Wild Bird Center
The Marathon Wild Bird Center is a hospital of sorts for injured pelicans, cormorants, egrets and other Keys birds. The staff care for their flock in hopes of returning them to their native habitats. The primary goal is to rehabilitate birds, but also to educate and promote personal responsibility for our natural environment. We are all stewards of the environment, right?
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Hall's Diving Center & Career Institute
Scuba, snorkel, re-breather, reef and wreck diving with all the toys, and the most experienced staff in the business are what Hall's is made of. Top-notch instructors here get the best vocational dive training in the business.
Their new location at 5050 Overseas Highway features a modern shop with diving, snorkeling, spearfishing equipment, rental gear, and they are some of the... (read more)
Overseas Outfitters
Cycling tourists and active lifestyle visitors to and through Marathon in search of a cycle repair or outdoor sporting goods shop can find everything they need at the rejuvenated Overseas Outfitters, located at 1700 Overseas Highway, MM 48.
Jeremy Peterson, along with his father Mike Peterson, celebrated the location's grand opening under new family management just about a year ago.
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Wheels-2-Go!
Wheels-2-Go can rent kayaks and bikes, as well as repair small engines and are the Keys' only rep to sell and service Baccio Scooters.
For the eco-friendly and low-gasoline ways to get around the Keys, this is the small friendly place to stop!
Rent bikes by the day, 24-hour period or for a week during your vacation. Rates start at only $10/day. Helmets, locks and car rack (if needed) are... (read more)
Seven Mile Water Sports
Exhilarating thrill riders now have another adrenaline outlet in Marathon. Seven Mile Watersports opened in March 2009 with three-man waverunners available for half-hour and hour-long rentals starting at $60 and $85, respectively, including all safety gear and personal watercraft briefing.
Located at 1090 Overseas Highway, behind Salty's Waterfront Grille in 7 Mile Marina, the rental tiki ... (read more)
Flat Out Sportfishing
Capt. Diego guides you on your search for the elusive bonefish, permit, tarpon, or any other flats fish you may encounter, and makes you feel as comfortable as if you were fishing with an old fishin' buddy. He is very patient with children and novice anglers, as well as the experienced angler, and will finely tune your fishing technique to be an aggressive angler when the opportunity arises.
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Top 10 "Been There, Done That"
What is worse: missing something on vacation, or having friends and family point it out to you when you get home, secure and happy - "Why didn't you see this?" "Did you go do that?" "What do you mean you didn't stop there?"
Fear not. With this list of must-sees, you can't miss a trick.
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Top 10 "Must-See" Hidden Gems
Traveling is exploring, and the Keys cover nearly every interest: literature, arts & culture, fishing, diving and snorkeling, eco-tours, botanical gardens, secret beaches, nature preserves and watersports. A trip to the islands also means a restful stay, to commune with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Here are some of the tiny spots to do just that. Flowers such as these pink beauty grows in the lu... (read more - PDF guide)
Top 10 Eat, See & Do On A Budget
Money can be tight, right? And on holiday or vacation you want to make the most of things. Regardless of what region of the Keys you stay, there are deals for lodging, activities and meals, to help keep a little more green in your wallet for souvenirs!
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Top 10 Food & Wine Lovers Guide
Food and wine go hand in hand. There are a few wine bars in Key West, but many restaurants in the Keys have taken pains in creating some de-LICIOUS meals to pair with an ever-expanding, progressive and affordable wine list. These are some of the more eclectic, boutique, and winning combinations for food and wine. Cheers!
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Top 10 Free Things To See & Do
Florida Keys parks, beaches and iconic landmarks are what add to the special character of the islands. Visitors revel in the natural resources and plentiful sun, sea and surf. Here are some (hard to pick only ten!) of the unique -and free- places to add to the photo album.
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Top 10 Nature & Eco Tours
The Keys have celebrated over a century of heritage of conservation and protection of natural resources, demonstrating the region’s commitment to environmental stewardship and the future of the island chain. Choose from an appealing variety of public parks and environmentally oriented eco-attractions. You can pick one, or pick them all to include on your next trip!
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Top 10 On The Water Sports
Not only do certified divers flock to the Keys because of the outrageously exciting wreck diving (especially with addition of the Vandenberg, off Key West!), but snorkeling, LEARNING to dive here, as well as jet skiiing, kiteboarding and parasailing are all part of the fun. Bring your suit, you'll need it in the warm clear waters off the Keys!
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Top 10 Seafood Restaurants
Let's face it: fresh is FRESH in the Keys. Commercial fishing is not only a longstanding family tradition, it is a way of life for residents in what we choose to eat. Visitors to the Keys are still awestruck at the fact they can catch their own dinner and a restaurant will cook it for you! But, here is a gathering together of spots renowned for seafood right off the boats. From October to May (15... (read more - PDF guide)
A Week of Family Fun
Your children can enjoy a full schedule of eco-tours, dive-snorkel charters, fishing trips and visits to area attractions, such as museums, nature centers or dolphin encounters.. You'll also find plenty of free activities to keep your kids entertained between excursions. Several waterfront restaurants thoughtfully provide docks where children can feed tropical fish or see huge tarpon. The Keys a... (read more - PDF guide)
