Hotels Near Marathon Key in Florida Keys

Rich in history, Marathon, called the Heart of the Florida Keys, includes Boot, Knights, Hog, Vaca, Stirrup, Crawl and Little Crawl keys, East and West Sister's Island, Deer and Fat Deer keys, Long Pine and Grassy keys.

Centered on Vaca Key, Marathon got its name from workers on Henry Flagler's railroad, who worked night and day to meet Flagler's construction schedule. The unrelenting pace had crews saying, "This is getting to be a real Marathon."

Settlements on the islands of Marathon can be traced back to the early 1800s, when Bahamians established tropical fruit farms and New England fishermen inhabited the region.

The Florida Keys' boating destination boasts homey resorts, luxury accommodations and the conveniences of a modern community, including two major chain grocery stores, a hospital and plenty of shopping opportunities, while still retaining the charm of its roots as a 19th-century fishing village.

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