Marathon is a city in the Florida Keys. It’s set on 13 islands, known for laid back residents and amazing barrier reef. Loggerhead turtles nest at Coco Plum Beach and Sombrero Beach. Curry Hammock State Park has incredible, sandy shorelines and wildlife filled mangrove creek. The Dolphin Research Center offers interactive demos in a shallow lagoon. Near the City Marina, Crane Point features a tropical forest, bird-rescue center and natural history museum. There’s a host of good places to eat and drink, ask us for recommendations.