

smallest Post Office in USA along Tamiami Trail Scenic Highway Road conditions may be treacherous but I always see amazing wildlife (including giant gators) along it. A little further west is a primitive road from the 1920s called Loop Road. Shark Valley Loop Road (at the Shark Valley Visitor Center) is part of the Everglades National Park and a great place to see gators in the later winter and spring. fill up on Cuban pastries at Versailles in Little Havana Many attractions in this area are operated by the Miccosukee Indian tribe. Driving west on Tamiami Trail, after about 18 miles, you will pass Krome Avenue and enter the Big Cypress National Preserve (part of the Florida Everglades). Tamiami Trail-a scenic drive between Miami and Tampa-is a great scenic drive starting in downtown Miami on Brickell Key and soon becoming SW 8th Street (aka Calle Ocho) Calle Ocho is the heart of Little Havana and a definite must-see. OK, there is more to South Florida than the ocean. Road Trip From Miami to Tampa: Tamiami Trail Scenic Highway > See the McCool Travel article Along the South Florida Waterfront 4. an aerial view of fun scenic drives in South Florida Lauderdale, and then the rest of Florida. highway A1A sign, Miami scenic driveįurther north is Broward county (Lloyd State Park and Hallandale beaches are two favorites!), Hollywood, Ft. Some highlights north from Ocean Drive include Bal Harbour (where extremely wealthy South Americans shop on weekend visits), Haulover Beach (official public nude beach and fishing excursions), Aventura, and North Miami Beach. When they are separate roads, I almost always choose A1A. In many places in Florida, US1 and A1A are the same road. A1A runs from Key West to the Georgia border, along the east coast of Florida, and is a wonderful US coastal scenic drive.Ī portion of A1A is a National Scenic Byway. Growing up in South Florida, the tagline jingle for one of the radio stations was Jimmy Buffett’s “ Strolling along the avenue that’s known as A1A.” Florida scenic highway A1A is usually the street closest to the water. > See the McCool Travel article Fun Scenic Drives in Florida 3.

Quirky South Florida: Artsy mailbox on Star Island Miami FL If you want to buy one of the homes, prices start at $25 million. Ask the guard if you can do a quick drive around the island I have never been denied. McCool Travel tip: Visit Star Island off MacArthur Causeway-one of the best driving roads in Miami-entrance to Miami Beach from downtown Miami. visit Star Island on your next South Florida getaway On busy nights, it is faster to walk along Ocean Drive, as it becomes a virtual parking lot. The fitness path and beach on the ocean side is packed with models, sun bathers, skaters, walkers, and runners while the commerce side has art deco buildings, neon lights, shops, bars, and restaurants. see colorful Miami Beach lifeguard stands on your scenic drives in South Florida
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Located between 1st and 15th Streets along the Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach, Ocean Drive is the Miami scenic drive you see on TV (like Miami Vice) and in movies (such as The Birdcage and Scarface). One highlight of world-famous South Beach Miami is seeing and being seen along Ocean Drive. Classic Scenic Drive Miami: Ocean Drive, South Beach (Miami Beach) > For more Florida Keys road trip trips, see 8 Great Spots to Visit in the Florida Keys 2. the Seven Mile Bridge in Florida Keys is a great stop when driving from Miami to Key West Mac’s for fresh fish and a key lime shake. Stop at Alabama Jack’s-for a taste of Old Florida, Conch Republic style-or Mrs. McCool Travel tip: I like to drive on Card Sound Road in one direction on the Miami to Key West road trip. Florida Keys Scenic Highway sign means you are on a great Florida road trip Take time to explore the South Florida quirky shops and restaurants, natural areas, beaches, and other attractions in the Florida Keys. The drive between Key Largo and Key West crosses 42 bridges, including the Seven Mile Bridge. The Florida Keys Overseas Highway is one of the world’s best scenic drives and the only road to Key West. Florida Keys Highway – Drive From Miami to Key West 8 Best South Florida Scenic Drives Near Miami 1. Most South Florida visitors miss transformational opportunities to experience natural Florida beauty, scenic views-plus less traffic congestion. Major roads in and near Miami are not scenic and do not represent the fun things to see in South Florida. McCool Travel tip: when possible, stay off the major roads in South Florida.
