NORTHEAST FLORIDA DAY TRIPS
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Northeast Florida day trips and one tank trips are generally off the beaten path.
I-10 is the east-west interstate in this region. It crosses the state of Florida from Pensacola to Jacksonville.
I-95 is the north-south interstate in this region. It comes in from Florida and goes all the way down to Miami. The interstate exits are crowded with gas stations, fast food restaurants and motels. You can travel the state quickly and easily on these highways (except during rush hours), but not see much scenery or real towns.
The town signs you do see at the exits are usually a several miles from the downtown section. The fun begins when you get off the interstate and hookup with the less traveled roads.
There are many state and county highways off the interstate that offer better scenery and a look at real towns. In Florida, some backroads are even four-laned.
Here are a few Northeast Florida day trips that I recommend:
County Road 2002 (also known as Old Dixie Highway) from US-1 at Korona (south of Bunnell) across I-95 to the Atlantic Ocean between Flagler Beach and Ormond Beach. This is arguably the most beautiful road in Florida. It passes through unspoiled wetlands beneath oak canopied roads and myriad sabal palms and palmettos. It meanders along the marshy waterways and comes out at Highbridge Road, which then leads to the Atlantic Ocean beach on SR-A1A. About 6 or 7 miles, who's counting?
SR-A1A from Highbridge Road to St. Augustine through Flagler Beach, Summerhaven,
Marineland,
Crescent Beach and St. Augustine Beach. Interesting ocean inlets, road close to the beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, old Florida beachfront communities. About 30 miles.
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