Monroe district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Marathon

Marathon is a town in Monroe district, Florida, United States, home to about 8,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 46 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage and 1 museums. The must-see places are Marathon Community Park (1 km), Vaca Key Bight (3 km) and Pigeon Key (8 km).

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Marathon, Florida
Marathon, Monroe district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Marathon at a glance

Location
Monroe district, Florida, United States
Population
about 8,750
Coordinates
24.7138° N, 81.0904° W
Places within 50 km
78 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Marathon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Marathon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Marathon

125 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Marathon. The closest is Boot Key (3 km); the best-known is Pigeon Key (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Marathon

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Marathon. The closest is Boot Key Harbor (1 km); the best-known is Vaca Key Bight (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Marathon

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Marathon. The closest is Old Seven Mile Bridge (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Marathon

18 museums within 100 km of Marathon. The closest is Crane Point Hammock (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Marathon

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Marathon. The closest is Nature Center - Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex (34 km); the best-known is Long Key State Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Marathon

9 churches within 100 km of Marathon. The closest is Church of Christ (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Marathon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Marathon
  2. 8 km Pigeon Key · river spot, Monroe
  3. 12 km Sombrero Key Light · beach, Florida
  4. 21 km Curry Hammock State Park · park, Monroe
  5. 10 km Vaca Key Bight · beach, Monroe
  6. 2 km Marathon Community Park · park, Monroe
  7. 0 km Back to Marathon

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    Within 15 km of Marathon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Marathon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves46125Boot Key (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1431Boot Key Harbor (1 km)
    Forts & heritage423Old Seven Mile Bridge (11 km)
    Museums118Crane Point Hammock (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Nature Center - Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex (34 km)
    Churches29Church of Christ (2 km)
    Other attractions27Greyhound/Flixbus (5 km)
    Parks35Marathon Community Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Blue Hole (37 km)
    Caves12Crane Point Museum and Nature Center (2 km)
    Treks01Christian Point Trail (64 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Solares Hill (92 km)

    Marathon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Marathon?

    Marathon Community Park (park, about 1 km), Vaca Key Bight (beach, about 3 km), Pigeon Key (river spot, about 8 km), Curry Hammock State Park (park, about 12 km), Sombrero Key Light (beach, about 12 km), Dolphin Research Center (park, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Marathon?

    78 places on Spotwander: 46 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Marathon?

    Boot Key, about 3 km by road; Knights Key (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Marathon?

    Boot Key Harbor, about 1 km by road; Vaca Key Bight (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Marathon?

    Old Seven Mile Bridge, about 11 km by road; Overseas Highway and Railway Historic Bridges (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Marathon?

    Start in Marathon, visit Pigeon Key, then Sombrero Key Light, then Curry Hammock State Park, then Vaca Key Bight, then Marathon Community Park, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Marathon?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Marathon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Marathon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Marathon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.