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understand, and venture into the sea. SAN PEDRO UNDERWATER
(305) 664-9737 Located at MM 83 ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVE
(82990 Overseas Hwy) in Islamorada. STATE PARK Features remains of the
Spanish Ship San Pedro, which was sunk
LIGNUMVITAE KEY BOTANICAL in a 1733 hurricane. Great for snorkeling
STATE PARK Accessible by private and scuba. According to local divers the
boat or tour boat. Rangers give guided wreck is found at 24O 51.802'N,
walks through the magnificent island 80O40.795'W. Call (305) 664-2540.
forest. For tours (305) 664-9814. Located
one mile west of US Highway 1 at MM MARATHON The Heart of the Florida
78.5. Keys has it all! Centrally located to all of
the Florida Keys, Marathon makes a
LONG KEY STATE PARK Explore a perfect home base for your stay. Great
chain of lagoons by canoe or kayak, or fishing and beautiful beaches await you.
hike two trails on the island. Also climb Be sure to visit the Museum of the Florida
an observation tower and enjoy a Keys, and hike the nature trails at Crane
spectacular panoramic view of the island Point. The diving, of course, is fabulous,
and the ocean. Located at MM 67.5 especially at Sombrero Reef, which teems
(67400 Overseas Hwy). (305) 664-4815 with coral reef life. This is a superb area
WINDLEY KEY FOSSIL REEF to learn how to dive with one of
GEOLOGICAL STATE PARK Formed Marathon's expert scuba shops.
from Key Largo limestone, which is
fossilized coral. From the early 1900's MARATHON POINTS OF INTEREST:
until the 1960's the stone was quarried for
use in building a railroad, and to produce SOMBRERO BEACH & REEF 12.6
decorative "Keystone." Features five self- acres of landscaped beach with walkways,
guided trails, and a visitor center with picnics and roped swim area. It is rare to
educational exhibits about the history of find such a nice beach in the Keys.
the site. Located at MM 85.5, (305) 664- Located at MM 50 on the ocean side.
2540. Offshore is a 140' tall light tower
surrounded by a shallow reef, teeming
INDIAN KEY HISTORIC STATE with coral reef life for snorkelers or scuba
PARK Accessible only by private boat or divers who visit by boat.
tour boat. Visitors swim, sunbathe, hike,
canoe, kayak, and fish. For tours call DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER
(305) 664-9814. Located on the ocean Expand your knowledge of and
side of Hwy 1 at Mile Marker 78.5. (305) appreciation for marine mammals at this
664-2540 marvelous non-profit learning center
Behavior sessions and educational
presentations about dolphins and sea lions
