Islamorada, Florida: Big Lobster
Betsey, an adored symbol of Florida Keys wildlife, vies for the title of World's Largest Lobster.
- Address:
- 86700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
- Directions:
- US 1, mile marker 86.7, on the southbound side, in front of the Rain Barrel Artist Village.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Betsey the Lobster: Betsy, who is possibly the world's largest lobster, has returned to public view in Islamorada, Florida. Most of her, anyway. [03/31/2009] Complete Story...
Worlds Largest Lobster: Think for a moment how much a dish of Lobster Wellington or Lobster Newburg costs -- with just normal-size lobsters. How much would you pay for one 35 feet long and 25 feet high? [11/02/2008] Complete Story...
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Super Lobster If only it were real, I'd need a loooot of butter.
[CleverNameHere, 08/30/2011]Betsey has been moved directly across Route 1 (on the west side of the road) to The Rain Barrel (An Artist Community).
[Katie, 06/10/2010]
Big Lobster The lobster is there still, but signs are all over telling people there are no longer any shops on the property. It is a Montessori school now. Pictures can still be taken, but be careful about trespassing too much.
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Nearby Offbeat Places
- Theater of the Sea, Islamorada, FL - 2 mi.
- Wrong Way Hurricane Monument, Islamorada, FL - 5 mi.
- Not Hemingway's Boat, Islamorada, FL - 5 mi.
- In the region: Mr. Happy, Miami, FL - 53 mi.
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August 2008: The lobster, named "Betsey," is now gone. It was reportedly up for sale for $400,000 and is currently undergoing repairs, according to its owners. They vow that Betsey will return, although maybe not to the Florida Keys.