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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.

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Lobster statue.

Big Betsy, Giant Lobster

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]

Lobster.

Big Betsy, Giant Lobster

The giant lobster is located right off the main highway.

[Stephen Francia, 04/10/2018]

Hurricane Irma ravaged this section of the Florida Keys in late 2017, but Big Betsy appears to have survived without a scratch.

Lobster statue.

Big Betsy, Giant Lobster

No detour needed -- right along the highway. Lots of little gift shops to explore.

[Gary Hopkins, 01/18/2015]

Giant Lobster.

Super Lobster

If only it were real, I'd need a loooot of butter.

[CleverNameHere, 08/30/2011]
Big Lobster

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 Betsy, Giant Lobster

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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Nearby Offbeat Places

Theater of the SeaTheater of the Sea, Islamorada, FL - 2 mi.
Shark in Scuba GearShark in Scuba Gear, Islamorada, FL - 3 mi.
History of Diving MuseumHistory of Diving Museum, Islamorada, FL - 4 mi.
In the region:
Coral Castle, Homestead, FL - 38 mi.

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