The 12-Mile Scenic Drive In Florida You Will Want To Take As Soon As You Can

It may go without saying—Florida is a pretty stunning state. Beyond just the endless ocean views when you get to the coast and the magic of the marshland inland. But even when you thought you might have seen it all in Florida, there is still something else popping up that deserves to be explored. The next time you need to take a drive and clear your head, we have a 12-mile scenic ride that tops all the rest.

Just a bit west of Stuart, Florida there is a historic highway that is as beautiful as it gets.

The history of The Grade dates back quite some time, although the roads back then weren’t half as well-maintained as they are now.

The road happens to be shaded by a canopy of the most beautiful hundred-year-old oak trees around.

Much of the area around The Grade is untouched, which means that it is exactly as it was when it was discovered by early settlers.

Ending at one of the largest freshwater bodies in the United States—doesn’t get much better than that.

To learn more about The Grade in Martin County, visit the website or Facebook Page. Have you ever taken this scenic drive before? Share with us your experience in the comments section—we want everything down to your playlist.

Marisa Roman

A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.