Islamorada, Florida: Big Betsy, Giant Lobster
Betsy vies for the title of World's Largest Lobster. 30 feet high, 40 feet long. Sculptor Richard Blaze spent five years building Betsy in the 1980s.
- Address:
- 86700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
- Directions:
- US-1, milepost 86.7, southbound side, in front of the Rain Barrel Artist Village.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Betsey the Lobster:
Betsey, 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...World's 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...Visitor Tips and News About Big Betsy, Giant Lobster
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It was exactly what you would think it would be like. Good coffee and gift shops for lots of trinkets.
[David H, 03/26/2023]
The giant lobster is located right off the main highway.
[Stephen Francia, 04/10/2018]
No detour needed -- right along the highway. Lots of little gift shops to explore.
[Gary Hopkins, 01/18/2015]Page of 3 [Next 5 items]
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Hurricane Irma ravaged this section of the Florida Keys in late 2017, but Big Betsy appears to have survived without a scratch.