Local Dining

Attractions/Recreation

A1 Wet Wet Willy's Watersports:
MM 54 and MM 49.5
The Wellesley Inn MM 54 (Oceanside), and
Crystal Bay Resort MM 49.5 (Bayside),
743-9822, or 743-9992. 1999 model boat and
waverunner rentals, snorkel and island tours
by waerunner or boat. Fishing or dive.
charters, Hobie cats, kayaks, waterskiing of all
kinds and sunset cruises. Also located in
Islamorada:664-3199. (All major credit cards)

All Aqua Adventures: MM 48
1688 Overseas Hwy., (at the Hampton Inn)
Marathon, 743-6628. Parasailing, Waverunners,
boat rentals, guided island tours, glass-bottom
boats, kayaks, sailboats, hydrobikes, bicycles,
Ship's store, bait 'n tackle, beer and wine, ice
and cigarettes. No experience necessary.
Complete instructions included. 100% safety
record. Established 1995.

ALOHA PARASAIL: MM 54
Located at the Island Tiki Bar and Restaurant,
MM 54 bayside, Marathon, 289-9412. They
cater to first time parasailers—fly with a friend
or go on your own. 14 years experience in
boating and parasailing. USCG licensed. Take
off and land from the boat flight deck. Longest
flights in the Keys! Open 10 a.m. daily. (MC, VISA)

IIGGS WATERSPORTS: MM 49.5
Bayside, located at the Blackfin Resort,
743-8090. Let them take you on a fun
adventure. Rent their waverunners, Sea-Vu
glassbottom boats, power boats, kayaks or a
flats boat. Bait & tackle and ice available.
They will deliver your boat to your hotel or
rental property. Open daily from 10 a.m. -
sunset.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE FLORIDA
KEYS AT TROPICAL CRANE POINT
HAMMOCK: MM 50
743-9100. Located at Crane Point Natural
History Museum. Daily fish feedings and
hands-on discovery of many sea critters in their
touch tanks and 15,000-gallon saltwater
lagoon. Programs and interactive displays. Visit
their 17tl'-century galleon, Los Ninos de los
Cayos, an interactive vessel complete with pirate
clothes and treasure. Open Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. -
5 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5 p.m.

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER: MM 59
Grassy Key, 289-1121.

THE DIVING SITE: MM 53.5
Oceanside, across from the Visitors' Center,
289-1021 or 800-634-3935. Daily reef trips.
Scuba, snorkeling, rentals, repairs, PADI
instruction. Experience their shark encounter
in the world's largest aquarium, the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Oldest and
largest dive shop. Discounts available.
www.divingsite.com. Open daily 7:30 a.m. -
5 p.m.

HALL'S DIVING AND SNORKELING

CENTER: MM 48
743-5929, website: www.hallsdiving.com.
Large retail diving store with daily reef trip
charters for individuals or groups. Located at
resort accommodation facility. Vacation
packages available. Instruction for scuba
diving from beginner through career
instructor.

HAMPTON LADY: MM 48
1688 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, 743-4313.
Two snorkel trips daily. Sunset cruise leaves Wi
hours prior to sunset. Welcome aboard their
38-foot catamaran for a reef and sunset view!
Sunset cruise with champagne and a great crew.

HISTORIC PIGEON KEY: MM 47
Located at the Old Seven Mile Bridge,
289-0025. Visit them at www.pigeonkey.org.
Take a ride on "Old Henry" into Florida's past.
Relive the early railroad years at the turn of the
century. Buy your tickets at the gift shop in the
antique railroad car located on Knight's Key
oceanside. Admission: $7.50 adults, preschool
children free.

KEY COLONY BEACH GOLF
COURSE: MM 53.5
Turn at the light onto Key Colony Beach Cswy.,
then first right, 289-1533. Challenging nine-
hole, par three public course. Club rental and
pull carts available. Open 7:30 a.m. - dusk
daily.

KEYLYPSO EXCURSIONS: MM 54
Located at the Island Tiki Bar, Bayside,
743-7655; website: www.thefloridakeys.com/
keylypso. Snorkel aboard the power
catamaran KeyLypso. Equipment included.
Free instruction, safety vests provided.
Certified divemaster always on board.
Two trips daily: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunset
cruises depart one hour before sunset.
(MC, VISA)

MARATHON WILD BIRD RESCUE
CENTER: MM 50.5
Located at the Tropical Crane Point
Hammock, 743-9100. Open Mon. - Sat. 10
a.m. - 4:15 p.m. and noon - 4:15 on Sun.
They specialize in the care of sick and injured
birds from the Middle Keys area. Several
species are non-releasable and can be viewed
in flight habitats. If you encounter an injured
bird, call 743-8382.

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY OF
THE KEYS: MM 50
Bayside at the traffic light. Visit the Tropical
Crane Point Hammock, 743-9100. Nature
trails wind through a 64-acre hammock.
Visit the historic "Adderley Conch House"
and see shipwreck artifacts. Open 8 a.m. -
5 p.m. Mon. - Sat., noon - 5 p.m. on Sun.

NAUTICAL WHEELER
SPORTFISHING CHARTERS
11th St., Marathon, 743-4851. Fishing in
Marathon since 1950. Offshore, tarpon, bay
and wreck fishing on a 35' Priority
Sportsfisherman with Twin Catapillar engines.
Complete restroom facilities. All-day and half-
day charters available. We clean, package and
freeze your catch.

OLD SEVEN MILE BRIDGE: MM 47
The world's longest fishing pier.

OUTLAW SPORTFISHING: MM 55.1
743-8666 or 800-762-7281. All-day or half-
day fishing with bait, tackle and ice supplies.
Catch sailfish, tarpon, dolphin, kingfish,
amberjack, wahoo, tuna, marlin, grouper,
snapper, barracuda, permit, sharks and
more! Join Capt. Brad on a 28-foot Morgan
boat with G. Loomis tackle and Penn Rods
and he'll take you out for a.m. or p.m.
tarpon tides, offshore, reef or bay fishing.
(MC VISA)

R&R WATERSPORTS: MM 54
Oceanside at the Marathon Hotel & Marina,
743-9385. A trained professional staff with 25
years of experience in the waters of the Florida
Keys offers you unrestricted waverunner
rentals. Pontoon deck boat rentals for family
fun. Cruising, fishing, fishing licenses,
snorkeling, ice, drinks, bait and tackle. Open
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Ad page 52.

SPIRIT SNORKELING: MM 47.5
Overseas Hwy. next to Porky's Bayside
Restaurant, Marathon, 289-0614. Website:
www.keysresort.com. Specializing in families
and first-time snorkelers. They visit the
Sombrero Reef Marine Sanctuary and
Lighthouse, everybody's favorite reef. Friendly
crew. Snorkel or sightsee. Cruises depart at
9 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily.

TROPICAL FIGHTERS: MM 52.5
9850 Overseas Hwy. (at the Marathon
Airport), Marathon, 877-538-8234. From the
first timer to the experienced pilot, get the thrill
of a lifetime. Max. speeds 495 knots. No pilots
license necessary. FAA certified flight instructors
with thousands of jet flight hours. Introductory
lessons, aerobatics, combat maneuvers,
customized instruction. Open seven days a
week. Ad page 57.

TROPICAL CRANE POINT HAMMOCK: MM 50
743-9100. Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.
and noon - 5 p.m. Sun. Get a view of ancient
Native Americans, pirates, wreckers and
railroaders. Exhibits include representations of
the natural Keys environment, see tropical fish
in our saltwater lagoon and nearly two miles of
nature trails that taking you into a tropical
palm forest. A must see is the historical
"Adderly Conch House".