Visit Marathon, Florida
Set in the Florida Keys, Marathon, FL is a city made up of Vaca Key, Fat Deer Key, and Grassy Key. Marathon, FL is best known for its tropical weather and has some of the best deep-sea, reef, or flats fishing in Florida. Thousands of tourists visit Marathon, FL each year not only to fish, but also for the interactive eco tour experiences available.
The Best Time to Visit Marathon, Florida
Marathon, FL experiences a tropical savanna climate. Temperatures vary only a little year-round. Marathon, FL is hottest between July and August, with highs averaging around 89°F. Marathon, FL is coolest between December and February, with lows averaging at around 60°F.
Hotels in Marathon, FL are busiest between January and March. Hotels in Marathon, FL are cheapest in November.
Getting Around Marathon, Florida
Key West International Airport (EYW) is the closest major airport to Marathon, FL, located approx. 47 miles away. The most convenient way to get to Marathon, FL from Key West International Airport (EYW) is by taxi. Taxis are widely available at the curbside outside of the Arrivals/Bag Claim Area. The journey takes around 1 hour 5 minutes, and costs between US$180–US$220.
Driving is a popular way of getting to and around Marathon, FL. Car rental counters are conveniently located in the Arrivals/Bag Claim Area of Key West International Airport (EYW). Alternatively, Trip.com offers a wide selection of cars to book, with free cancellation and no credit card fees. You can explore car rental options here.
The City of Key West Department of Transportation (KWDoT) services Marathon, FL, providing daily public transit services via the Lower Keys Shuttle. Shuttle service runs daily from 05:40, and the last bus route departs at 22:00. Single ride fares cost $4, and day passes are available for $8.
Things to Do in Marathon, Florida
If fishing in Marathon, FL is not for you, consider interacting with marine life while you're in Marathon, FL. The city of islands has an array of interactive marine-based educational programs.
The Turtle Hospital rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured sea turtles. Guided educational programs allow visitors to get a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital's facilities, as well as feed the permanent residents. Educational programs run every hour, daily, from 09:00–16:00, and each tour lasts approx. 90 minutes. Admission costs US$27.
Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters features interactive and immersive exhibits that are educational, entertaining, and refreshing. Experience diving, or snorkeling encounters of coral reefs, predatory fish, and stingrays housed in their 200,000-gallon saltwater aquarium. Visitors can also feed and meet the aquarium's residents. The Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters opens daily, from 09:00–17:00. Admission costs US$24.50, and includes viewing access of all the exhibits, a guided tour of the facility, and access to the Tide Pool Touch Tank.
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