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Crane Point Museum & Nature Center

5550 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 (Formerly Crane Point Hammock)
305-743-9100
Ranked #11 of 15 attractions in Marathon
3.5 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Hiking
Traveller Description: Crane Point has recently installed more than 80 new informational and navigational signs throughout the hammock trails. Also new within the last few... more »
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North Scituate, Rhode Island
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

An interesting walk and you will learn a lot about the vegetation and a little history as well. The museum is good, giftshop is nice, some of the outdoor exhibits were a little run down. They have some amazing birds in a rehab center. But the biggest (literally) attraction are the giant spiders which stretch their webs across the trails.... More

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Deep River, Connecticut
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The visitors center has a fine display of artifacts and information about the area. Suggest taking the free tour to see the area and hear about the flora,fauna,and building sites..the home and its grounds must have been spectacular when built. More

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Old Orchard Beach, Maine
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Great place to visit, hike and get great pictures of the Keys nature. More

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flint michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

they are trying to do something good at this place More

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DeBary, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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I looked the attraction up in the travel information booklet and thought it would be a great place to go. When we got there the gift shop employee told us it would be $11.00 per person, gave us a map and said it would be about a mile and 1/2 walking tour. It should have been free with what we... More

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Denver, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Unkempt, minimal activities even working -- no trolley ride as advertised, no touch and explore pools -- i understand that things occasionally need repairs/refurbishing but this is a major part and should be told at time of ticket purchase -- was really disappointed here More

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North Saint Paul, Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

I loved our visit to Crane Point. It was history and nature and so much more. There's a great little museum with history of Marathon Key. Can you imagine living here at the turn of the century? Well, someone did! The history is all there. Then take your time wandering on the many trails. It is so peaceful. Don't forget... More

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Baytown
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Very interesting and pretty walk through the wilds of the unspoiled Keys. Includes a fascinating bird rescue center and information about the ecosystem, including examples of various types of mangroves. More

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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

There's a nice short video to watch on the history of the Florida Keys and a nature trail with labels on several native plants on the trail. More

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Roebling, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The cost of admission was very expensive for a nature park, and while the hike was nice, it lacked any real information about the area, and the two houses on the trail are not open to the public and are falling apart. And, the map has many other activities and locations listed for things to see, like a touch tank,... More

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