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Marathon, Florida
http://gis.marathonflorida.org/index1.htm

Marathon, a quaint tropical city with a rich sea-faring history, boasts a modern airport, the impeccably well-kept Sombrero Beach and some of the best fishing, diving, snorkeling and watersports anywhere in the world. Many marine activities are centered on Boot Key Harbor, a sheltered cove in the center of the island that is home to the City Marina. History buffs and eco-tourists will enjoy the museums and Nature Center of Crane Point Hammock.

Marathon is rich in history. At the northeast end of town, you will find Cran 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 that was home to those who built Flagler's railroad. It can be reached by walking a little more than a mile across the Old Seven Mile Bridge.

Marathon is situated at the mid-point of the Florida Keys Island chain, which is why locals have declared their home "The Heart of the Keys." The city boasts homey resorts, luxury accommodations, numerous restaurants, ample shopping and all the conveniences of a modern community, including a 58-bed hospital. Marathoners have modernized their community without losing their roots as a 19th-century fishing village.