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28 AMAZING
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This edition written and researched by
Adam Skolnick, Amy Balfour,
Adam Karlin, Mariella Krause
SYMBOLS IN THIS BOOK
Top Tips History & Essential PLAN YOUR TRIP
Culture Photo
Link Family Walking Welcome to Florida & the South.... 7
Your Trips Tour Florida & the
Tips from Food & South Classic Trips.......................... 8
Locals Drink 5 Eating Florida & the
Trip South Highlights............................. 12
Detour 4Outdoors Sleeping If You Like....................................... 22
Need to Know..................................24
% Telephone i Internet E English- City Guide........................................ 26
Number Access Language Menu
h Opening Hours W Wi-Fi Access c Family- ON THE ROAD
p Parking v Vegetarian Friendly
n Nonsmoking Selection # Pet-Friendly FLORIDA............................ 31
a Air- s Swimming
Conditioning Pool 1 Highway
1.............................6 DAYS 35
MAP LEGEND
2 The
Routes Trips Everglades.......... 2–3 DAYS 47
Trip Route 1 Trip 3 North Florida
Numbers Backwaters &
Trip Detour Byways................5–7 DAYS 55
Linked Trip #9 Trip Stop
2 Walking tour 4 Doing Disney
Walk Route & More.............. 6–10 DAYS 63
Trip Detour
Tollway 5 Overseas
Freeway Highway Route Markers Highway
Primary to Key West......... 3–5 DAYS 73
Secondary Ù[97 US National Hwy
Tertiary VÓU5 US Interstate Hwy THE CAROLINAS............... 85
Lane
Unsealed Road 44 State Hwy 6 Blue Ridge
Plaza/Mall Parkway..................5 DAYS 89
Steps Hydrography
Tunnel River/Creek 7 The Great
Pedestrian Intermittent River Smokies............ 4–5 DAYS 101
Overpass Swamp/Mangrove
Walk Track/Path Canal
Water
Boundaries Dry/Salt/
International Intermittent Lake
State/Province Glacier
Cliff
Areas
Population Beach
Capital (National) Cemetery
(Christian)
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(State/Province) Park
City/Large Town Forest
Town/Village Reservation
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Airport
Cable Car/
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Parking
Train/Railway
Tram
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CONTENTS
8 North Carolina’s d Hogs & Heifers:
Outer Banks........... 3 DAYS 113 A Georgia BBQ
Odyssey................. 3 DAYS 163
9 Greenville &
Cherokee Foothills e Civil
Scenic Highway.... 2 DAYS 121 Rights Tour............ 4 DAYS 171
a Lowcountry & f Appalachian
Southern Coast..... 3 DAYS 129 Trail.................. 5–7 DAYS 181
GEORGIA & MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA
ALABAMA........................ 139 & ARKANSAS.................. 193
b Savannah to the g Natchez
Golden Isles.......... 4 DAYS 143 Trace Parkway....... 3 DAYS 197
c Georgia & Alabama h Southern Gothic
Backroads......... 4–5 DAYS 155 Literary Tour..........7 DAYS 209
i Historical
Mississippi............ 3 DAYS 219
Tennessee & The Cpa8r5olinas
Kentucky
Mississippi, p265
Louisiana Georgia &
& Arkansas Alabama
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j The Blues GUIDE................. 332
Highway................3 DAYS 227
k Cajun
Country.................4 DAYS 239
l Gulf
Coast.................... 4 DAYS 247
m Backroads
Arkansas...............4 DAYS 255
TENNESSEE &
KENTUCKY...................... 265
n Elvis Presley
Memorial Highway.3 DAYS 269
o Kentucky Bluegrass
& Horse Country... 4 DAYS 277
p The Bourbon
Trail......................3 DAYS 287
q Tailgate
Tour......................6 DAYS 297
r Memphis to
Nashville...............3 DAYS 309
s Big
Muddy................... 5 DAYS 319
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and a bookstore. Several
ranger-led talks and
tours meet at Sugarlands.
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WELCOME TO
FLORIDA &
THE SOUTH
Life is rich – make that indulgent – in the
southern states. The food, music, culture,
history: all of it is robust, spiced to the hilt,
and alive.
The 28 road trips in this book will introduce
you to that way-out crab shack, that sweltering
juke joint and that lonely trail. We’ll show you
upscale kitchens and the romantic jazz club of
your dreams, and we’ll tell you the best (though
not necessarily the quickest) way to get there.
From the mighty Mississippi River to the
Florida Keys, from a Blues Highway to the
Nashville honky-tonks, from the Smoky
Mountains and the Appalachian Trail to
the vibrant, thrumming cities of Atlanta
and Miami, you’ll find your rhythm in this
extraordinarily diverse region. And if you
only have time for one trip, then make it one
of our nine Classic Trips, which take you to
the very best of Florida & the South. Turn the
page for more.
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THE SOUTH
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What is a Classic Trip? b
All the trips in this book show you the best of Florida & the South, but we’ve chosen nine
as our all-time favorites. These are our Classic Trips – the ones that lead you to the best of
the iconic sights, the top activities and the unique Florida & the South experiences. Turn
the page to see the map, and look out for the Classic Trip stamp throughout the book.
5Overseas Highway ALTRENDO / GETTY IMAGES ©
to Key West Skim above 6 9
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island-hop towards Cuba
bSavannah to the
Golden Isles Absorb
genteel Savannah’s wealth of
antebellum architecture, such
as the Owens-Thomas House
6Blue Ridge
Parkway Take in the peaks,
waterfalls and wildlife of the
beautiful Appalachians
26 Tailgate Tour 15 Appalachian Trail FLORIDA & THE
A wild ramble linking iconic Trace the iconic trail that SOUTH
sports venues and the parties begins in Georgia and ends in
they inspire 6 DAYS Maine
5–7 DAYS
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City Island
LOUISIANA Orleans Chandeleur ]# 7 The Great Smokies
Islands
Gainesville Raft over rapids, scan for
wildlife and drive two fantastic
nature loops 4–5 DAYS
Orlando
16 Natchez Trace Parkway GULF OF MEXICO ATLANTIC OCEAN
The journey from Nashville ]# Walker's Cay
stuns with natural beauty and
American history 3 DAYS ]# Tampa
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Florida & the South’s best sights
and experiences, and the road
trips that will take you there.
FLORIDA &
THE SOUTH
HIGHLIGHTS
Great Smoky
Mountains
For one-of-a-kind thrills
with cinematic backdrops,
grab the wheel tight for
Trip 7: The Great Smokies.
Here, the Appalachian
Trail climbs to mysterious,
fog-wrapped peaks. Class
III rapids crash through a
narrow gorge. Black bears
prowl like they own the
place. And the tail of
a dragon lures a few
brave souls on a drive
they’ll never forget.
TRIPS 7f
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Great Smoky Mountains A mosaic of fall colors viewed from the Foothills Parkway
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HIGHLIGHTS
Antebellum Architecture River Road mansion, Oak Alley Plantation
Antebellum Disney World The French
Architecture Quarter
Maybe you’ll immediately
Most elaborate mansions don some mouse ears Wrought-iron balconies,
that defined the Old and give yourself over Creole cottages and
South were torched in the entirely. Or, it could take Caribbean architecture:
war. Which is why the a minute. Either way, it’s the French Quarter
Georgian and Federalist hard not to fall under reveals itself on Trip 17:
architecture in Charleston Disney’s spell, especially Southern Gothic Literary
(Trip 10: Lowcountry & if you’re traveling with Tour. Ignore the adult
Southern Coast), Gothic children on Trip 4: Doing adolescents on Bourbon
Revival in Savannah Disney & More. The St, and wander lanes
(Trip 11: Savannah to Magic Kingdom is the named for French royalty
the Golden Isles) and the heart of this sprawling (Chartres, Dauphine and
mansions of Natchez (Trip resort that includes four Bienville) to see antique
28: Big Muddy) are so theme parks and a host shops, art galleries,
compelling. of activities ‘imagineered’ historic buildings, literary
for optimal glee. landmarks and possibly
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Mississippi River Steam-powered riverboat Natchez
BEST ROADS FOR DRIVING Mississippi
River
Highway 1 Roll down Florida’s east coast.
America’s most important
Trip 1 river – historically and
economically – wends
Tail of the Dragon Swerve breathtaking hairpin through the south uniting
and defining it, blending
turns. Trip 7 cultures, sharing stories
and mixing music. On
Overseas Highway Island-hop in your car. Trip 28: Big Muddy
you’ll get an up-close
Trip 5 view of this tempestuous
beast. From Memphis to
Natchez Trace Parkway Where history and Natchez to New Orleans,
you’ll witness its natural
gnatural beauty collide. Trip beauty, grasp its immense
power and consider its
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HIGHLIGHTS
Beaches South Beach, Miami
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Beaches
Nicknamed the Sunshine
State, Florida could just as
easily be called the Shoreline
State. Thanks to its unique
geography, you’re never more
than 60 miles from the beach.
And those sandy stretches of
coastline on Trip 1: Highway 1
are as varied as they are
plentiful, offering white-sand
beaches bordered by emerald
water, party towns where
it’s always spring break,
peaceful barrier islands, and
cosmopolitan city beaches.
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BEST OUTDOORS
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park Bald summits,
lonely trails and waterfalls.
Trips 7f
Natural Bridge State Park
Home of the Red River Gorge, a
orock-climbing mecca. Trip
Buffalo River Paddle a pristine,
mwild and scenic river. Trip
Everglades National Park
Mangroves, manatees and
2alligators. Trip
Gulf Islands National
Seashore White sands and
emerald waters. Trips 3l
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HIGHLIGHTS
Civil War Monuments Vicksburg National Military Park
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Graceland Elvis Presley’s grave in the gardens of Graceland
Civil War Graceland Appalachian
Monuments Trail
Graceland is no mere
Visit a battlefield and tourist attraction. It’s a Any time you have the
you’ll learn they have a pilgrimage site for Elvis opportunity to trek along
certain gravity. They are likers and lovers, glimpsed the same trail in three
gifted with the power to on Trip 23: Elvis Presley states, you should take
silence even the busiest Memorial Highway. advantage of it. On Trip
mind. Whether you’re We are talking about a
a history nut, a warrior mansion, bought by Elvis 15: Appalachian Trail
or a pacifist, when you in 1956 for $100,000, done you’ll follow it through
wrap your mind around up in the king’s signature a stunning river gorge,
the Battle of Shiloh on no-holds-barred, bling- wander up a series of
Trip 27: Memphis to blang aesthetic. Here’s bald mountains with
Nashville, or Vicksburg a jungle room, there’s a layered Blue Ridge
on Trip 28: Big Muddy, carpeted ceiling, over here Mountain vistas, and
there really is nothing is a racquetball court, and rejoice in the silence
left to say. over there is a private jet and majesty only the
called Lisa Marie. wilderness can bring.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Southern Barbecue The Everglades
Whether it’s dry rub or open-pit whole Take a walk on the wild side in the
hog, classic pork shoulder or sauce- weird and wonderful Everglades.
slathered ribs, you should be able to Encompassing more than 1.5 million
follow your nose to the nearest smoker acres, the unique ecosystem of this
wherever you find yourself in Georgia. national park is home to hundreds
On Trip 13: Hogs & Heifers: a Georgia of species of birds, fish, reptiles and
BBQ Odyssey, you’ll travel from the mammals. On Trip 2: The Everglades
mountains to the cities in search of you can kayak alongside graceful
the holy grail of succulent and spicy manatees, spot nesting ibis, herons
Georgia BBQ. and ahingas, or hike among enigmatic
alligators lolling near the water’s edge.
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(left) The Everglades Wildlife-spotting from an observation tower
(below) Civil Rights Sites Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
WENDELL METZEN / GETTY IMAGES ©
BEST LIVE MUSIC
Civil Rights Sites Red’s A real-deal Clarksdale juke joint.
The roads in and around Atlanta, Trips ijs
Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham and
Memphis are graced by the memories Station Inn A classic bluegrass honky-
of America’s most fearless citizens, and
stained with their blood. On Trip 14: grtonk. Trips
Civil Rights Tour you’ll visit the stages
where the great drama unfolded, and Chickie Wah Wah A wonderful jazz club
where so many gave of themselves to
change a nation for the better. sin the Quarter. Trip
Trip e Rum Boogie Beale St blues courtesy of a
jnrtight house band. Trips
Bluebird Café Where singer-songwriters
grreign supreme. Trips 21
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LIKE...
Appalachian Trail Hiking America’s iconic track (Trip 15)
Music Beaches Adventure
We’ll take you to the Explore dollops of white The whole point of a road
ragged, downbeat juke sand off the Overseas Hwy, trip is to get out of the car
joints of Mississippi, then take Hwy 1 to South Beach and onto the trail, or into
upriver to smoky Beale in Florida, get windswept the river, to cultivate that
St nightclubs. You’ll hear on the sensational Outer raw blast of nature love.
country stars of tomorrow Banks of North Carolina, And we’ve offered ample
wail in Nashville honky- then discover the most opportunity to indulge
tonks, and jazz men bring incredible driftwood your wild side.
down the house in the beach in Georgia.
Crescent City. Night music 2 The Everglades
abounds. 5Overseas Highway
Paddle through mangroves,
j The Blues Highway to Key West Roll along spot manatees, nesting
ibis and herons, and hike
Get to the roots of American above azure waters and among enigmatic alligators
popular music on this enjoy frequent layovers on guarding the water’s edge.
iconic romp through the powdery stretches of sand.
Mississippi Delta. 7 The Great Smokies
1 Highway 1 Hit all of
r Memphis Ramble through one of
Florida’s east-coast hot America’s favorite national
to Nashville Think soul spots and finish it off in parks – hike, camp,
South Beach. mountain-bike and stargaze.
music museums, Beale St
clubs, the Country Music 8 North Carolina’s f Appalachian Trail
Hall of Fame and hell-raising
honky-tonks. Outer Banks Dunes and Hike through a river gorge,
beneath towering waterfalls,
s Big Muddy Listen lighthouses hug the highway to the top of bald summits
in the Outer Banks, a stretch with a view.
to the soundtrack of the of barrier islands sheltering
mighty Mississippi from North Carolina’s mainland. m Backroads Arkansas
Memphis to the Delta and
down to New Orleans. b Savannah to the Shove off into the wild
Buffalo River then hike to
Golden Isles See vast a precipice and absorb the
silence.
estuaries, old-world
architecture and miles-long
stretches of pristine sand.
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Smoky Mountains National Park A timber cabin near the village of Gatlinburg (Trip 7)
History Architecture Southern
Cuisine
Tangled up in so much Modernists beware: this
history, the South is part of the country is You ain’t here for the
knotted with tension better known for its old- health food. If you like
and wise with soul. Far world grace. Savannah, fried chicken and shrimp,
from avoiding its past, Charleston, Natchez and crawfish boils, po’boys and
the South confronts it the French Quarter in New barbecue, then you will be
– is even proud of it, for Orleans lure legions by in your own high-calorie,
better or for worse. From maintaining and restoring deep-fried, open-pit
Native Americans to early their relics with aplomb wonderland. So you may as
explorers, from Civil War and charm. well add a bourbon chaser.
to civil rights, here lie Why wouldn’t you?
stories. a Lowcountry &
a Lowcountry &
e Civil Rights Tour Southern Coast Stroll past
Southern Coast Savor
An iconic journey through stunning Georgian- and
the battlegrounds of the Federalist-style homes in shrimp and grits, Frogmore
American Civil Rights downtown Charleston. stew and other seafood
movement. dishes, which often have a
b Savannah to the West African spin.
i Historical
Golden Isles One of d Hogs & Heifers:
Mississippi This state is
the most beautiful cities a Georgia BBQ Odyssey
heavy with history, deep in America, Savannah’s
with regret and as soulful as abundance of period row Sample pulled and chopped
any state in the union. houses surround shady old pork, ribs and more as you
town squares. roll from big-city to small-
g Natchez Trace town Georgia.
s Big Muddy Run the
Parkway Explore the k Cajun Country Spicy
gamut from the antebellum
history of indigenous homes and plantations of jambalaya, rich gumbo
medicine men and early Natchez and the River Road and étoufée swimming in
American explorers, plus to the, yes, Spanish accents buttered-up deliciousness
Civil War battlefields and of the French Quarter. await hungry travelers in
a town saved by southern Cajun Country.
hospitality.
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NEED TO Climate
KNOW
NGOasAhpvril–leJun, Sep–Nov
CELL PHONES
#
Mobile phone network
coverage is solid, so your #
Google Maps app will work
except in the Ozarks and MGOemApprh–isJun, Sep–Nov
Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hands-free driving only, or # Atlanta
you’ll be cited and fined. GO Apr–Jun
INTERNET ACCESS # New Orleans
GO Apr–Jun
Wi-fi is available in the
vast majority of hotels Tropical climate, rain year round # Miami
and most cafes. Due to Tropical climate, wet & dry seasons GO Mar–May
the proliferation of smart- Warm to hot summers, mild winters
phones, dedicated internet Mild to hot summers, cold winters
cafes are less necessary and
less common, but midrange When to Go
and top-end hotels always
have at least one terminal High Season (Holidays, Mar–Aug)
available for guests. »»South Florida beaches peak with Spring Break.
»»Spring and summer music festivals sprout in Tennessee,
FUEL
Mississippi and New Orleans.
Gas stations are everywhere,
except in national parks and »»Rooms can be scarce and should be booked well ahead.
some mountain areas. Expect
to pay $3.50 to $4 per gallon. Shoulder Season (Feb & Sep)
»»In South Florida, February has ideal dry weather, but no
RENTAL CARS
Spring Break craziness.
Budget (www.budget.com)
»»It can stay cold (we’re talking snow) in much of the southeast.
Hertz (www.hertz.com) »»Room prices drop from their peak by 20% to 30%.
Enterprise (www.enterprise Low Season (Oct–Jan)
.com) »»Beach towns are quiet until winter snowbirds arrive.
»»Hotel prices can drop from their peak by 50%.
Dollar (www.dollar.com)
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
AAA (%1-800-222-4357)
Emergencies (%911)
Freeway Aid (%511)
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Daily Costs sites without plug-in options are Taxis Fares are $25 to city
Budget: Less than $100 the best for car campers. center; minimum $14 for drop-
»»Dorm beds/camping: $15–$30 offs with-in 3 miles of airport.
»»Supermarket self-catering and Sleeping price indicators
represent the cost of a double Money
cheap eats: meals $5–$10 room with private bathroom:
ATMs are widely available
Midrange: $150–$250 $ less than $100 everywhere; credit cards are
»»Budget to midrange hotels: $$ $100–$200 almost universally accepted.
$$$ more than $200
$80–$150 Tipping
Arriving in
»»Casual cafes with the Florida & the South Restaurants 15% to 20% ; taxis
Miami International 10% to 15%; bars $1 per drink;
occasional splurge: $35–$50 Airport porters $2 per bag.
»»Target theme park/beach Taxis Outside baggage claim, Opening Hours
taxis to South Beach run $32.
shoulder seasons Bars h5pm to midnight
Shuttles SuperShuttle costs Sunday to Thursday, to 2am or
»»Nights out: $20–$30 about $21 each way to SoBe. 3am Friday and Saturday.
Restaurants hbreakfast
Top End: Over $300 Buses The Airport Flyer 7am to 11am, lunch midday to
»»High-season luxury hotel: operated by Metrobus gets you 3pm, dinner 5pm to 11pm.
to SoBe for $2.35. Take the MIA Shops h10am to 6pm
$250–$400 Mover to Miami Central Station. Monday to Thursday, to 7pm
Friday and Saturday, 11am to
»»High-end dinner for two Hartsfield-Jackson 5pm Sunday.
Atlanta International
including wine: $100–$200 Airport Useful Websites
Eating Rental Cars A courtesy Lonely Planet (www
monorail connects to a single .lonelyplanet.com/florida) Pre-
Roadside and big city rental car complex where all trip planning and peer advice.
diners Cheap and greasy. companies are located. Scout Mob (www.scoutmob
.com) What’s new in Atlanta.
Casual cafes and gastro- MARTA (Metropolitain Mississippi Blues Trail
pubs More creative and flavorful. Atlanta Rapid Transit (www.msbluestrail.org) Maps,
Vegetarians Self-catering will Authority) Trains cost $2.50, towns and markers, along with
be vital in more remote areas. leaving regularly, 6am to 11pm. historical information about the
Eating price indicators represent stops on the trail.
the cost of a main dish: Shuttle It costs $16.50 to Kentucky Bourbon Trail
$20.50 to Downtown, Midtown (www.kybourbontrail.com) The
$ less than $10 and Buckhead. official website of all things
$$ $10–$20 bourbon in Kentucky.
$$$ more than $20 Taxis Fares are $30 to $40 for
Downtown and Buckhead. For more, see Florida & the
Sleeping South Driving Guide (p332).
Charlotte, North Carolina
B&Bs Quaint and romantic; 25
available in every coastal, Rental Cars Counters are on
historical and mountain town. the Lower Baggage Claim level.
Generally affordable.
Bus Green Sprinter bus (Rte 5)
Hotels From adequate roadside goes to Charlotte Transportation
corporate numbers to rather Center in Uptown every 20 to 30
boutique and inspiring sleeps. minutes.
Camping Popular option for
road-trippers. The bare-bones
GCUITIDYE
MIAMI
From the copious murals of artsy Wynwood to the vibrant Cuban community in Little
Havana, Miami delivers exactly the cornucopia of experiences you would expect from a
major metropolis. Just across the causeway, dazzling Miami Beach beckons with lush,
sandy beaches, glamorous nightlife and streets lined with art-deco gems.
Getting Around Parking
You can get around downtown Miami Metered street parking is available in
with the free Metro mover – equal parts T, but municipal parking garages are
bus, monorail and train – or rely on usually the easiest and cheapest option;
cabs. For the sprawling suburbs, your look for giant blue ‘P’ signs. Downtown,
best bet is a car. Once you get to Miami street parking is scarce but not unheard
Beach, though, ditch the car and walk or of; most attractions offer garage parking.
rollerblade like everybody else.
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Miami Art deco district, South Beach
Where to Eat Useful Websites
The best new spots for dining are in Visit Florida (www.visitflorida.com) Official state
Wynwood, Midtown and the Design tourism website.
District; Coral Gables is also an Florida State Parks (www.floridastateparks
established foodie hot spot. You can find .org) Links to state parks.
inexpensive Cuban food all around town, Lonely Planet (www.lonelyplanet.com/florida)
but most notably around Calle Ocho in Planning and fellow-traveler advice.
Little Havana.
Where to Stay Trips through Miami:
Miami Beach is chock-a-block with 1
lodging options along Collins Ave
and Ocean Dr, most of which occupy For more, check out our
renovated deco properties. Downtown city and country guides.
has high-end chains, the most sumptuous
of which are located on Brickell Key. www.lonelyplanet.com
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GUIDE
New Orleans Wrought iron balconies, French Quarter
NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans is American, but also identifiably elsewhere – Caribbean, African, French,
Spanish and, occasionally, another galaxy. The faded beauty, prioritization of food,
drink and music over deadlines, elegant architecture and gorgeous entropy, plus a
population that includes artists, poets and eccentrics, all combine into one sultry
breath of travel romance.
Getting Around Where to Eat Useful Websites
Outside of the French Some of the best New Orleans Online
Quarter you need a car restaurants in the city are (www.neworleansonline.com)
or bicycle to properly in the Garden District and Database of all things New
explore New Orleans in a Uptown; many are located Orleans.
timely manner. Streetcars on or near Magazine St, Best of New Orleans
($1.25/3/9 per trip/ the city’s top shopping (www.bestofneworleans.com)
one-day/three-day pass) strip. The French Quarter City’s best events calendar.
are romantic but slow. has both good restaurants
Buses ($1.25) are faster, and tourist traps. Go Trips through
but require route map to the Bywater for new
memorization. Taxis cost stars in the New Orleans New Orleans: hs
around $3.50 from flag gastronomic sky.
drop plus $2 per mile.
Parking Where to Stay
Street parking is prevalent Lovely hotels with modern
outside of the French amenities ensconced in
Quarter and central historical buildings pepper
business district. If you the French Quarter. Head
end up using a hotel lot to the Central Business
or public garage, bank on District and Warehouse
at least $30 a day for the District for big box hotels,
privilege. and the Garden District
and Faubourg Marigny for
cute B&Bs.
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Atlanta Downtown cityscape
ATLANTA
With a young population, a thrumming economy, a dab of Hollywood glitz, plenty of
hipster panache and some damn fine places to eat, sip and sleep, Atlanta has never
been more inviting. Although it can sprawl, there’s solid mass transit and enough green
to make it utterly liveable.
Getting Around Where to Eat Useful Websites
Atlanta is bigger than it Westside Provisions looms Atlanta (www.atlanta.net)
looks, but the MARTA bright like a gourmet Atlanta’s Convention & Visitor’s
system (part subway, part lantern near Midtown, Bureau portal.
bus line; single trip $2.50) which has an abundance
has decent coverage, and of great choices. Barbecue Atlanta Magazine
once you’re Midtown or is best downtown, Decatur (www.atlantamagazine.com) A
downtown, you can walk. has some imaginative glossy monthly, and an authority
If you want to get to hipster kitchens, and the on the restaurant scene.
Decatur or the Eastside, rough-edged Eastside has Scoutmob (www.scout
though, it does make sense a lobster roll destined for mob.com) A terrific resource on
to drive. the hall of fame. what’s new and hot in the city.
Dixie Caviar (www.dixie
Parking Where to Stay caviar.com) Recipes and
restaurant recommendations
Parking lots in Decatur Boutique hotels sprinkle from a young local foodie in the
are easy to find. Park on Midtown, making it the know.
the street or at meters in clear choice for centrality
Little Five Points and the and variety; the corporate Trips through
Virginia Highlands, but in towers downtown aren’t
Midtown and downtown bad. Buckhead is rather Atlanta: de
you’ll need to find a lot or isolated, but the rooms are
a garage ($15 to $20 per plush. Virginia Highlands
day). has a tried-and-true
neighborhood feel.
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Florida
VACATIONERS HAVE FLOCKED TO
FLORIDA SINCE THE LATE 1800S, when
Henry Flagler built his famous railroad down
the coast. The state’s status as vacation
paradise was cemented when Walt Disney
snapped up a sizeable chunk of it in the 1960s
to build his new theme park.
There’s no denying the state’s appeal, and its
incessant sunshine and natural beauty make
it particularly well suited to road-tripping.
The narrow peninsula packs in the hedonistic
pleasures, from white-sand beaches to
fantasy-fueled amusement parks, with
historical monuments, natural wonders and
roadside attractions sprinkled liberally along
the way.
Florida Keys Aerial view (Trip 5) 31
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awaits. Island-hop your way towards Cuba
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Byways 5–7 days
Discover the panhandle’s best beaches and
the Gulf Coast’s hidden treasures.
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Miami Beach Art deco treasures
as far as the eye can see
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epic coastal road trip featuring miles and miles of beaches
interspersed with fascinating historical sights.
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Drive the length of Florida all the way down the coast and you’ll get a
sampling of everything we love about the Sunshine State. You’ll find the
oldest permanent settlement in the United States, family-friendly attractions,
the Latin flavor of Miami and – oh, yeah – miles and miles of beaches
traveling right along beside you, inviting you to stop as often as you want.
TRIP HIGHLIGHT is a half-hour horse- Native Americans to
drawn carriage tour with over 5000 years ago.
1 Amelia Island the Old Towne Carriage In 1736 British General
Co (%904-277-1555; www James Oglethorpe built a
Start your drive just .ameliacarriagetours.com; half- fort in the area, though
13 miles south of the hour adult/child $15/7). it’s long since vanished
Georgia border in Amelia and its exact location is
Island, a glorious barrier 54 p44 uncertain. In the 1920s
island with the moss- flappers flocked to the
draped charm of the The Drive » Meander down ritzy Ribault Club (www
Deep South. Vacationers .nps.gov/timu; h9am-5pm)
have been flocking here Hwy 1A for about half an hour,
since the 1890s, when passing both Big and Little for Gatsby-esque bashes
Henry Flagler’s railroad Talbot Island State Parks. with lawn bowling
converted the area into a After you enter Fort George and yachting. Today
playground for the rich. Island, take the right fork in the it houses the island’s
The legacy of that golden road to get to the Ribault Club. visitor center, which
era remains visible today can provide you with
in Amelia’s central town 2 Fort a CD tour of the area.
of Fernandina Beach, George Island Perhaps most fascinating
with 50 blocks of historic – certainly most
buildings, Victorian History runs deep at sobering – is Kingsley
B&Bs, and restaurants Fort George Island Plantation, (11676 Palmetto
housed in converted Cultural State Park (12157 Ave; admission free; h9am-
fishing cottages. The best Heckscher Dr; h8am-sunset,
introduction to the town visitor center 9am-5pm 5pm), Florida’s oldest
Wed-Sun). Enormous plantation house built
shell middens date the in 1798. Because of its
island’s habitation by
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1 Highway 1 of Art (www.cummer.org; settlement in the US. find out about your
829 Riverside Ave; adult/ Tourists flock here other options, including
student $10/6; h10am- to stroll the ancient ghost tours, the Pirate
9pm Tue, to 4pm Wed-Sat, streets, and horse-drawn and Treasure Museum,
noon-4pm Sun), which has carriages clip-clop past Castillo de San Marcos
a genuinely excellent townsfolk dressed in National Monument,
collection of American period costume. It’s and the Fountain of
and European paintings, definitely tourist-centric, Youth, a goofy tourist
Asian decorative art with tons of museums, attraction disguised as
and antiquities; or the tours and attractions an archeological park
Jacksonville Museum vying for your attention. that is purportedly the
of Modern Art (www Start with the Spanish very spot where Ponce de
.mocajacksonville.org; 333 Quarter Museum (33 Leon landed.
N Laura St; adult/child $8/5; St George St; adult/child
h11am-5pm Tue-Sat, to 9pm $13/7; h9am-6pm), a re- 54 p44
Thu, noon-5pm Sun), which creation of 18th-century The Drive » Take the Bridge
houses contemporary St Augustine complete
paintings, sculptures, with craftspeople of Lions toward the beach then
prints photography, and demonstrating trades follow Hwy 1A south for 13 miles
film. such as blacksmithing to Fort Matanzas. To catch the
and leather working. 35-person ferry, go through the
5 p44 visitor center and out to the pier.
While you’re here, The ride lasts about five minutes
The Drive » Take US 1 don’t miss the Lightner and launches hourly from
Museum (%904-824-2874; 9:30am to 4:30pm, weather
southwest for an hour straight www.lightnermuseum.org; permitting.
into St Augustine, where it
becomes Ponce de Leon Blvd. 75 King St; adult/child $10/5; 5 Fort Matanzas
h9am-5pm) located in the National Monument
TRIP HIGHLIGHT former Hotel Alcazar. We
love the endless displays By now you’ve seen
4 St Augustine of everything from firsthand that the Florida
Gilded Age furnishings coast isn’t all about fun
Founded by the Spanish to collections of marbles in the sun; it also has
in 1565, St Augustine is and cigar-box labels. a rich history that goes
the oldest permanent back hundreds of years.
Stop by the Visitor History buffs will enjoy a
visit to this tiny Spanish
Information Center fort (www.nps.gov/foma;
(%904-825-1000; www 8635 Hwy A1A; admission
free; h9am-5:30pm) built
.ci.st-augustine.fl.us; 10 Castillo in 1742. Its purpose?
Dr; h8:30am-5:30pm) to To guard Matanzas
Inlet – a waterway
TOP TIP: leading straight up to St
THE ROAD LESS TAKEN Augustine – from British
invasion.
Despite its National Scenic Byway designation,
oceanfront Hwy A1A often lacks ocean views, with On the lovely (and
wind-blocking vegetation growing on both sides of free!) boat ride over,
the road. Unless you’re just moseying up or down park rangers narrate the
the coast, Hwy 1 or I-95 are often better choices for fort’s history and explain
driving long distances. the gruesome origins of
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the name. (‘Matanzas’ DETOUR: 1 Highway 1
means ‘slaughters’ in BISCAYNE
Spanish; let’s just say NATIONAL PARK
things went badly for a
couple hundred French Start: e Miami Beach
Huguenot soldiers back
in 1565.) About an hour’s drive south of Miami Beach,
Biscayne National Park (%305-230-7275, 305-230-
The Drive » Hopping over to 1100; www.biscayneunderwater.com; 9700 SW 328th St) is
a protected marine sanctuary harboring amazing
I-95 will only shave a little bit tropical coral reef systems, most within sight of
off the hour-long trip; you might Miami’s skyline. It’s only accessible by water: you
as well enjoy putting along Hwy can take a glass-bottomed-boat tour, snorkel or
1A to Daytona Beach, 40 miles scuba dive, or rent a canoe or kayak to lose yourself
south. in this 300-sq-mile system of islands, underwater
shipwrecks and mangrove forests.
6 Daytona Beach
indulge in the Richard A handful of historical
With typical Floridian Petty Driving Experience buildings comprise
hype, Daytona Beach (%800-237-3889; www the museum portion of
bills itself as ‘The World’s .drivepetty.com) and feel the your tour, including the
Most Famous Beach.’ thrill of riding shotgun lightkeeper’s house and
But its fame is less or even taking the wheel the Lens House, where
about quality than the themselves. there’s a collection of
size of the parties this Fresnel Lenses.
expansive beach has 54 p44
witnessed during spring The Drive » Backtrack up
break, SpeedWeeks and The Drive » Take South
motorcycle events when Atlantic, then cut over to US
half a million bikers roar Atlantic Ave 10 miles south 1/FL-5 and head south 20
into town. One Daytona along the coast to get to Ponce minutes. Preplanning pays here,
title no one disputes is Inlet. because your route depends on
‘Birthplace of NASCAR,’ where you’re heading. One road
which started here in 7 Ponce Inlet goes 6 miles south from New
1947. Its origins go back Smyrna Beach, and another 6
as far as 1902 to drag What’s a beach road miles north from the wildlife
races held on the beach’s trip without a good refuge. Both dead-end, leaving
hard-packed sands. lighthouse? About 10 16 miles of beach between
miles south of Daytona them.
NASCAR is the main Beach is the Ponce Inlet
event here. Catch a Lighthouse & Museum TRIP HIGHLIGHT
race at the Daytona (www.ponceinlet.org; 4931
International Speedway S Peninsula Dr; adult/child 8 Canaveral
(%800-748-7467; www $5/1.50; h10am-6pm National Seashore
.daytonaintlspeedway.com; winter, to 9pm summer).
1801 W International Speedway Stop by for a photo op These 24 miles of
Blvd; tickets from $20, tours with the handsome pristine, windswept
adult $16-23, child 6-12yr red-brick tower built beaches comprise
$10-17). When there’s no in 1887, then climb the the longest stretch of
race, you can wander the 203 steps to the top undeveloped beach on
massive stands for free for great views of the Florida’s east coast. On
or take a tram tour of surrounding beaches. the north end is family-
the track and pit area. friendly Apollo Beach,
Racecar fanatics can
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WHY THIS IS ARICHARD CUMMINS / GETTY IMAGES ©
CLASSIC TRIP
MARIELLA KRAUSE,
AUTHOR
Who doesn’t love cruising down
the coast? This trip is a natural for
shoreline, seafood and sunshine –
but it doesn’t rely solely on beach
culture. It’s a remarkably well
rounded drive that culminates
in the world-class city of Miami,
with diversions along the way that
include worthwhile art exhibits,
peaceful nature preserves and
some of the United States’ oldest
historical sites.
Top: Daytona International Speedway
Left: Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Right: Kennedy Space Center
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1 Highway 1which shines in a class of
its own with gentle surf
DENNIS K JOHNSON / GETTY IMAGES © and miles of solitude. On
the south end, Playalinda
Beach is surfer central.
Just west of (and
including) the beach,
the 140,000-acre Merritt
Island National Wildlife
Refuge (www.fws.gov/
merrittisland; I-95 exit 80;
hpark open dawn-dusk,
visitor center 8am-4:30pm
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat &
Sun, closed Sun Apr-Oct) is
an unspoiled oasis for
birds and wildlife. It’s
one of the country’s
best birding spots,
especially from October
to May (early morning
and after 4pm), and
more endangered and
threatened species of
wildlife inhabit the
swamps, marshes and
hardwood hammocks
here than at any other
site in the continental
United States.
Stop by the visitor
center for more
information; an easy
¼-mile boardwalk will
whet your appetite for
everything the refuge
has to offer. Other
highlights include the
Manatee Observation
Deck, the 7-mile Black
Point Wildlife Drive, and
a variety of hiking trails.
The Drive » Although
Kennedy Space Center is just
south of the Merritt Island
Refuge, you have to go back into
Titusville, travel south 5 miles
on US 1/Hwy 5, then take the
Nasa Causeway back over to
get there.
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1 Highway 1 9 Space Coast us can stroll along the Nessel Wing features a
beach – kept pleasantly colorful crowd-pleaser: a
The Space Coast’s main seaweed-free by the ceiling made from nearly
claim to fame (other than town – ogle the massive 700 pieces of handblown
being the setting for the gated compounds on glass by Dale Chihuly.
iconic 1960s TV series A1A or window-shop in Across the street, the Ann
I Dream of Jeannie) is uber-ritzy Worth Ave, all Norton Sculpture Garden
being the real-life home for free. (www.ansg.org; 253 Barcelona
to the Kennedy Space Rd; adult/child under 5yr $7/
Center (p64) and its The best reason to stop free; h10am-4pm Wed-Sun) is
massive visitor complex. here is Flagler Museum a real West Palm gem.
Once a working space- (www.flaglermuseum.us;
flight facility, Kennedy 1 Whitehall Way; adult/child Come evening, if you’re
Space Center is shifting $18/10; h10am-5pm Tue-Sat, not sure what you’re in
from a living museum noon-5pm Sun), housed in the mood for, head to
to a historical one since the spectacular, Beaux- CityPlace (www.cityplace
the end of NASA’s space art-styled Whitehall .com; 700 S Rosemary Ave;
shuttle program in 2011. Mansion built by Henry h10am-10pm Mon-Sat,
Flagler in 1902. You noon-6pm Sun), a massive
5 p45 won’t get many details outdoor shopping and
about the railroad mogul entertainment center.
The Drive » Hop back onto himself, but you will get Here you’ll find a slew
a peek into his opulent of stores, about a dozen
the freeway (I-95) for the 2½- lifestyle, including his restaurants, a 20-screen
hour drive south to Palm Beach. own personal train car. movie theater and the
Harriet Himmel Theater;
The Drive » When you’re not to mention free
concerts in the outdoor
ready to be back among the plaza.
commoners, head back inland.
West Palm Beach is just a 54 p45
causeway away.
The Drive » Fort Lauderdale
a Palm Beach b West Palm Beach
is a straight shot down I-95,
History and nature While Palm Beach has 45 miles south of Palm Beach.
give way to money and the money, West Palm Taking Hwy 1A will add more
culture as you reach Beach has the largest art than half an hour to your trip.
the southern part of the museum in Florida, the
coast, and Palm Beach c Fort Lauderdale
looks every inch the Norton Museum of Art
playground for the rich (%561-832-5196; www.norton. Fort Lauderdale Beach
and famous that it is. org; 1451 S Olive Ave; adult/child isn’t the spring-break
But fear not: the rest of $12/5; h10am-5pm Tue-Sat, to destination it once
9pm Thu, 11am-5pm Sun). The was, although you can
still find outposts of
3, 2, 1...BLASTOFF! beach-bummin’ bars and
motels in between the
Along the Space Coast, even phone calls get a swanky boutique hotels
countdown, thanks to the local area code: 321. It’s and multimillion-dollar
no coincidence; in 1999 residents led by Robert yachts. Few visitors
Osband petitioned to get the digits in honor of the venture far inland except
rocket launches that took place at Cape Canaveral. maybe to dine and shop
along Las Olas Blvd;
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most spend the bulk of subtropical beauty TRIP HIGHLIGHT 1 Highway 1
their time on the coast, and Latin sexiness at
frolicking at water’s edge. every turn. Just west e Miami Beach
The promenade – a wide, of downtown on Calle
brick, palm-tree-dotted Ocho (8th St), you’ll find Miami Beach dazzles at
pathway swooping along Little Havana, the most every turn. It has some
the beach – is a magnet prominent community of of the best beaches
for runners, in-line Cuban Americans in the in the country, with
skaters, walkers and US. One of the best times white sand and warm,
cyclists. The white-sand to come is the last Friday blue-green water, and
beach, meanwhile, is one of the month during it’s world-famous for its
of the nation’s cleanest Viernes Culturales (www people-watching. Then
and best. .viernesculturales.org), a there’s the deco. Miami
street fair showcasing Beach has the largest
The best way to see Latino artists and concentration of deco
Fort Lauderdale is from musicians. Or catch the anywhere in the world,
the water. Hop on board vibe at Máximo Gómez with approximately 1200
the Carrie B (%954-642- Park (SW 8th St, at SW 15th buildings lining the
1601, 888-238-9805; www Ave; h9am-6pm), where streets around Ocean Dr
.carriebcruises.com; tours old-timers gather to play and Collins Ave. Arrange
adult/child $23/13) for a 1½- dominoes to the strains a tour at the Art Deco
hour riverboat tour that of Latin music. Welcome Center (p82) or
lets you get a glimpse of pick up a walking tour
the ginormous mansions Wynwood and the map in the gift shop.
along the Intracoastal Design District are
and New River. Or, for Miami’s official arts Running alongside the
the best unofficial tour neighborhoods; don’t beach, Ocean Avenue is
of the city, hop on the miss the amazing lined with cafes that spill
Water Taxi (www.watertaxi collection of murals at out onto the sidewalk;
.com; all-day pass adult/child Wynwood Walls (www stroll along until you
$20/13), whose drivers .thewynwoodwalls.com; NW find one that suits your
offer lively narration of 2nd Ave, btwn 25th & 26th St; cravings. Another highly
the passing scenery. h11am-11pm Mon-Sat, noon- strollable area is Lincoln
6pm Sun), surrounded by Road Mall, a pedestrian
54 p45 blocks and blocks of even promenade lined with
more murals that form a stores, restaurants and
The Drive » Things are sort of drive-though art bars.
gallery.
heating up. Miami is just half an Get a taste of
hour south of Fort Lauderdale 54 p45 everything Miami Beach
down I-95. has to offer with our
The Drive » We’ve saved the walking tour (p82).
d Miami
best for last. Cross over the 54 p45
Miami moves to a Julia Tuttle Causeway or the
different rhythm from MacArthur Causeway to find
anywhere else in the yourself in art-deco-laden Miami
USA, with pastel-hued, Beach.
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1 Highway 1
Eating & Sleeping
Amelia Island 1 St Augustine 4
5 Café Karibo & Fusion, Pub $$ 5 Floridian New American $$
Karibrew (%904-829-0655; www.thefloridianstaug.com;
(%904-277-5269; www.cafekaribo.com; 27 39 Cordova St; mains $12-20; h11am-3pm Wed-
N 3rd St; mains $7-22; h11am-9pm Tue-Sat, Mon, 5-9pm Mon-Thu, 5-10pm Fri & Sat) Though
11am-8pm Sun, 11am-3pm Mon) With a large it oozes with locavore earnestness, this farm-to-
and eclectic menu and two separate spaces table restaurant is so fabulous you won’t mind.
to choose from – a courtyard cafe or adjacent Dine on whimsical neo-Southern creations in a
brewpub – you’re bound to find something cool eclectic space.
that’s just right. 5 Spanish Bakery Bakery $
4 Elizabeth Pointe Lodge B&B $$$ (www.thespanishbakery.com; 42½ St George
(%904-277-4851; www.elizabethpointelodge. St; mains $3.50-5.50; h9:30am-3pm) This
com; 98 S Fletcher Ave; r $225-335, ste $385-
470; aW) Out at the beach, this Nantucket- diminutive stucco bakeshop serves empanadas,
style inn looks like a glorious old sea captain’s
house, with wraparound porches, gracious sausage rolls and other conquistador-era
service and beautifully appointed rooms.
favorites. Don’t hesitate; it sells out quick.
Jacksonville 3 4 Casa Monica Historical Hotel $$$
5 Aix Mediterranean $$$ (%904-827-1888; www.casamonica.com; 95
Cordova St; r $179-379; paWs) Built in
1888, this is the luxe hotel in town, with turrets,
richly appointed rooms and fountains adding to
the Spanish-Moorish castle atmosphere.
(%904-398-1949; www.bistrox.com; 1440 San
Marco Blvd; mains $10-28; h11am-10pm Mon- Daytona Beach 6
Thu, to 11pm Fri, 5-11pm Sat, 5-9pm Sun) Dine
with the fashionable food mavens on fusion-y 5 Dancing Avocado Kitchen Mexican $
Mediterranean dishes that burst with global (110 S Beach St; mains $6-10; h8am-4pm
Tue-Sat; v) Fresh, healthful, yummy Mexican
flavors. Reservations recommended. dishes dominate the menu at this vegetarian-
oriented cafe, but the signature dancing
5 Clark’s Fish Camp Southern $$ avocado melt is tops.
(%904-268-3474; www.clarksfishcamp.com;
12903 Hood Landing Rd; mains $13-22; h4:30-
9:30pm Mon-Thu, 4:30-10pm Fri, 11:30am-10pm 4 Tropical Manor Resort $$
Sat, 11:30am-9:30pm Sun) Sample Florida’s (%386-252-4920; www.tropicalmanor.com;
Southern ‘Cracker’ cuisine of gator, snake, 2237 S Atlantic Ave; r $80-315; paWs)
catfish and frog’s legs in this unforgettable This beachfront property is vintage Florida,
swamp shack far south of downtown with motel rooms, efficiencies and cottages
Jacksonville. all blanketed in a frenzy of murals and bright
pastels.
44
Space Coast 9 Miami d
5 Coconuts on the Beach Seafood $$ 5 Michy’s Fusion $$$
(%321-784-1422; www.coconutsonthebeach. (%305-759-2001; http://michysmiami.com;
com; 2 Minutemen Causeway; mains $8-18;
h11am-10pm) Coconuts isn’t just a name; it’s a 6927 Biscayne Blvd; meals $29-38; h6-10:30pm
favored ingredient. The oceanfront ‘party deck’
hosts regular live music, so head indoors if Tue-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat, to 10pm Sun; v)
you’re seeking a family atmosphere.
Organic, locally sourced ingredients and a
stylish, fantastical decor are what you’ll find at
Michelle ‘Michy’ Bernstein’s place – one of the
brightest stars in Miami’s culinary constellation.
West Palm Beach b 4 Biltmore Hotel Historical Hotel $$$
5 Rhythm Cafe Fusion $$ (%855-311-6903; www.biltmorehotel.com; 1200
Anastasia Ave; r from $209; paWsc) This
(%561-833-3406; www.rhythmcafe.cc; 3800 1926 hotel is a National Historic Landmark and
an icon of luxury. Standard rooms are small, but
S Dixie Hwy; mains $17-30; h5:30-10pm Tue- public spaces are palatial; its fabulous pool is
the largest hotel pool in the country.
Sat, to 9pm Sun) There’s no lack of flair at this
colorful, upbeat bistro located in a converted
drugstore. The menu bops happily from
goat-cheese pie to tuna tartar to pomegranate-
infused catch of the day. Miami Beach e
4 Hotel Biba Motel $ 5 11th St Diner Diner $
(%561-832-0094; www.hotelbiba.com; 320 (www.eleventhstreetdiner.com; 1065 Washington
Belvedere Rd; r $69-129; aWs) The retro- Ave; mains $9-18; h24hr except Tue midnight-
funky exterior looks like a cute 1950s motel, but 7am Wed) This deco diner housed inside a
the rooms have a modern boutique style that gleaming Pullman train car sees round-the-
would be right at home in Miami’s SoBe. clock activity and is especially popular with
people staggering home from clubs.
Fort Lauderdale c 5 Joe’s Stone
5 Gran Forno Italian $ Crab Restaurant American $$$
(www.gran-forno.com; 1235 E Las Olas Blvd; (%305-673-0365; www.joesstonecrab.com; 11
mains $6-12; h7am-6pm Tue-Sun) This Washington Ave; mains $11-60; h11:30am-2pm
delightfully old-school Milanese-style bakery Wed-Sun Oct-Jun, 6-10pm Wed-Sun year-round)
and cafe serves warm crusty pastries, bubbling Opened as a 1913 lunch counter, this swanky
pizzas, and fat golden loaves of ciabatta. seafood and chophouse is tops. (Tip: hit the
cheaper take-out window for a beach picnic.)
5 Le Tub Burgers, American $$ 4 Clay Hotel Hotel $
(www.theletub.com; 1100 N Ocean Dr; mains (%800-379-2529, 305-534-2988; www.clay
$9-20; h11am-1am Mon-Fri, noon-2am Sat & hotel.com; 1438 Washington Ave; r $88-190;
Sun; c) Decorated exclusively with flotsam aiW) Located in a 100-year-old Spanish-
collected along Hollywood Beach, this quirky style villa – legend has it that Al Capone once
burger joint is routinely named ‘Best in slept here – the Clay has clean and comfortable
America.’ Expect a wait, both for seating and rooms and is located right on Espanola Way.
cooking time. It’s worth it.
4 Riverside Hotel Hotel $$ 4 Pelican Hotel Boutique Hotel $$$
(%954-467-0671; www.riversidehotel.com; 620 (%305-673-3373; www.pelicanhotel.com; 826
Ocean Dr; r $165-425, ste $295-555; aW) The
E Las Olas Blvd; r $129-224; paWs#) name and deco facade don’t hint at anything
unusual, but the decorators went wild inside
Fabulously located on Las Olas, with three room with great themes such as ‘Best Whorehouse,’
‘Executive Zebra’ and ‘Me Tarzan, You Vain.’
types: more modern rooms in the newer tower,
restored rooms in the original property and the
more old-fashioned ‘classic’ rooms.
45
Everglades National Park An ecological
wonderland flush with rare species
ED RESCHKE / GETTY IMAGES © #
2The Everglades
Wade into the Everglades, where gators float through mangrove
swamps, birds soar across flooded horizons and endangered
manatees perform elegant underwater ballet in the bays.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS 2–3 DAYS
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2 The Everglades 1 Southeastern
Everglades
The enticing Everglades are what make South
Florida truly unique. This ecological wonderland Begin your Everglades
is the USA’s largest subtropical wilderness, flush adventure at Ernest Coe
with endangered and rare species, including its Visitor Center (%305-
star attraction, the alligator (and lots of them). It’s 242-7700; www.nps.gov/ever;
not just a wetland, swamp, prairie or grassland –
it’s all of the above, twisted into a series of soft Hwy 9336; h9am-5pm),
horizons, long vistas and sunsets that stretch with excellent, museum-
across your entire field of vision. quality exhibits and tons
of information on park
activities. Check ahead
for a schedule of ranger-
led programs, most of
which start 4 miles down
at Royal Palm Visitor
Center (%305-242-7700;
Hwy 9336). You’ll also find
two short trails here that
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