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Bahia
Honda State Park – these beaches (on the ocean
and bay side) are ranked among the top ten most beautiful beaches
in the U.S. – crystal clear waters, soft sand and a remote
location at the western point of the Seven Mile Bridge – are
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Crane
Point Hammock – 60 acres of tropical hardwood
hammock exist as it did 300 years ago. The hammock is similar in
many ways to the tropical rainforest – a variety of species
call the hammock home. This non-profit Nature Center has touch
tanks, interactive exhibits, a historic Bahamian house and a Wild
Bird Rescue Center to occupy the minds of both young and old. |
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Diving & Snorkeling – dive into the waters
off Marathon and you’ll see the underwater equivalent of the
tropical rainforest. Four miles offshore, Sombrero Reef Light tower – a
marine sanctuary -- straddles dramatic coral formations that are home
to parrotfish, angelfish, sergeant majors, yellowtail, lobster, crabs,
and hundreds of other species.
Photo courtesy of Spirit Snorkeling. |
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Dolphin
Research Center – "Dolphin Encounter",
a half-day program focuses on dolphin communication and includes
a hands-on session that gives you the opportunity to talk to and
swim with the dolphins. And the Dolphin Splash, half-hour program
lets you swim with the dolphins. |
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Fishing – the
variety is the best in the Keys. The hottest ticket in town is Marathon’s
explosive sailfish, mahi mahi, and tarpon fishing. Offshore, reef,
bay, flats, backcountry, charter, and bridge fishing offer plenty of
action, as well – all minutes from our dock. |
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Old Seven Mile Bridge – a great place for
a walk or bike ride and the sunsets are among the best in the Keys.
Schools of big tarpon as well as other game and tropical fish seek
the shade of the bridge during the day – look over the railing
and see for yourself. |
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Pigeon Key – Henry Flagler used this island
in the middle of the Seven Mile Bridge as base camp when his overseas
railroad was built. Today some of the original structures remain and
visitors are welcome to explore the island at their leisure. Captain
Pip’s boats are welcome at the Pigeon Key dock and our guests
say it’s a great place for a picnic.
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