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Take This Road To Nowhere In Florida To Get Away From It All

The Overseas Highway in Florida offers a scenic drive from Miami to Key West with numerous attractions along the way.

Updated Sep 11, 2021

Written by 

Victoria Winkler

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime, the ultimate Florida road trip, and one of the best scenic drives in Florida, and perhaps the world?

The beauty of this road is so famous that you've probably already guessed which one we're talking about. The Overseas Highway in Florida stretches over 100 miles from the mainland near Miami to the southernmost Key West. It connects the Keys along the way, with plenty of gift shops and restaurants for road trippers.

Floating over the limitless stretch of turquoise water and blue sky as far as the eye can see is an incredible experience itself, and there's no reason to rush. Stop in the dive capital of the world, Key Largo, and visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. If diving isn't your thing, the park has an aquarium and glass-bottom boat tours. As you continue your drive along the Overseas Highway in Florida, you'll find plenty more diving spots, museums, and attractions. Stop by Marathon's Turtle Hospital, Grassy Key's Dolphin Research Center, and maybe even spot an endangered Key Deer from your table at Big Pine Key's No Name Pub.

In between stops, roll down the windows and take in the sights of the only nationally celebrated All-American Road in Florida. You can marvel at the historic railroad that runs alongside the highway, and even explore pieces that have been converted into the fishing piers and walking paths of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. Or if you love the meditative experience of a long drive, just drive and feel your worries melt away. Either way, time the last leg of your trip to coincide with the sunset for one of the most spectacular displays you've ever seen. Here's just a little of the beauty of the Overseas Highway in Florida:

A long, straight road stretches into the distance, flanked by power lines and a bridge over water.
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A bridge spans over calm water, with lush greenery and a cloudy blue sky in the background.
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A serene ocean view with calm turquoise waters and a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds.
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A long bridge stretches over turquoise waters, with cars driving along it under a clear blue sky.
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A serene ocean view with palm trees along a concrete pier under a partly cloudy sky.
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Two parallel bridges over turquoise water, supported by concrete pillars, under a partly cloudy sky.
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A vibrant sunset over calm waters, with colorful clouds reflecting in the sky and a pier in the foreground.
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Have you driven on this road before? What are some of the best scenic drives in Florida you've done? Let us know all about it in the comments! For more information on the Overseas Highway in Florida, visit the webpage.

Want to find a scenic road near you? Check out these 12 Scenic Florida Roads that are perfect for your next road trip.

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