The entire stretch is connected by the Overseas Highway, which includes 42 bridges.

If you dont know where to start, consider Marathon.

Keep reading for the best things to do in Marathon, Florida.

Tropical dock and palm trees over clear water in Marathon Florida

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At the end of each tour, guests even get to feed the turtles.

The bridge leads to Pigeon Key, a National Historic Landmark and historic community thats open to visitors.

Admission onto the island costs $15 for walkers or bikers, or $28 for trolley riders.

Sea Turtles

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Kids will love the wooden pirate ship playground and touch tank full of marine life.

Trolley tours also take guests around the botanical gardens and to historic sites.

Every meal should start with a plate of homemade hushpuppies served with raspberry jalapeno dipping sauce.

Seven Mile Bridge

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The Keys Mixed Grill plate gives diners a taste of lobster, shrimp, scallops, and mahi.

Want a night in?

Dine on fusion dishes like Cajun shrimp eggrolls and Asian baby back ribs.

Sombrero Beach

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sevenmilegrill.com; 1240 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050; 305-743-4481

Island Fish Co.

Frozen Daiquiris or a Key Lime Colada are also excellent starts (or finishes) to your night.

Island-inspired eats are the thing to get here.

A couple snorkels in the ocean in the Florida Keys.

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Nearly all of Marathons accommodation options specialize in helping visitors find that unmatched brand delight.

Beachfront yoga, sunset cruises, and a heated infinity pool are all part of the extensive offerings.

premierkeys.com; 12220 Overseas Highway.

Curry Hammock State Park, Marathon, Florida (1 of 2)

Curry Hammock State Park, Marathon, Florida (1 of 2).Credit: photo © Ned Baringer

Marathon, FL 33050;

Key Fisheries

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Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

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