Miami to Key West
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Miami to Key West
Thinking about a mid-winter escape, and toying with the idea of flying into Miami, renting a bike, and riding to Key West. Is that an enjoyable ride (other than the partying down there), or just a crowded route to paradise? Also, didn't know how much time to allow for a trip like that. Any suggestions appreciated.
My wife and I have done it several times and will probably do it again this year. It's a great ride, a little slow goin' at times but beautiful. I've ridden Daytona to Key West more than once so doing it in a day from Miami is no problem...About 3-4 hours from Key Largo.
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Thinking about a mid-winter escape, and toying with the idea of flying into Miami, renting a bike, and riding to Key West. Is that an enjoyable ride (other than the partying down there), or just a crowded route to paradise? Also, didn't know how much time to allow for a trip like that. Any suggestions appreciated.
http://www.boondocks.us.com/
This is a very cool biker hangout with live entertainment and some kick *** grub. You'll want to check out the No Name pub and their killer pizza too, hint DON"T FEED THE KEY DEER!
http://www.nonamepub.com/
When ya get to KW, check out the Chicken Store, score a T shirt there:
http://www.thechickenstore.com/
and ya gotta go to Kelly's and Margaritaville, hit Hemingways' place to scope all the six toed cats too.
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I am headin down that way in February also. Probably be there the week of the 23rd sometime, then ridin up to Daytona. I am also looking for reasonable hotels in the Keys for a few nights. Keep me posted. Thanks
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Well, it's not a bad ride at all from Key Largo to Key West, and as others have said, about four hours or so with a few stops. I recommend the Card Sound Road around Key Largo instead of the main highway - much more scenic and not nearly as much traffic.
Once you get through Key Largo, there is not so much stop and go traffic and it's a nice ride. Take the time to review some guidebooks to identify some places to stop and take some pictures.
I rode it last February and it was not too crowded. Nice and warm all the way from Miami to Key West - quite a change from Atlanta weather at the time!
Once you get through Key Largo, there is not so much stop and go traffic and it's a nice ride. Take the time to review some guidebooks to identify some places to stop and take some pictures.
I rode it last February and it was not too crowded. Nice and warm all the way from Miami to Key West - quite a change from Atlanta weather at the time!
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check out Robbies Marina just off Hwy1
http://www.robbies.com/tarpon.htm
http://www.robbies.com/tarpon.htm
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I just got back from the Miami to Key west ride.It takes all day to do it comfortable.Make sure you get down early enough to go see the sunset at the square.As far as rooms we just played on the internet searching room rates.You'll love the ride.