Heading to Florida

[nomad561]

I'll be riding to St Augustine for a couple of days this weekend. Anyone have any suggestions on "must see" things in the area?
I'll be riding state highways and backroads as much as possible and staying at the World of Golf Resort in St Augustine. We found alot to do and see,but won't be able to do it all so I was wondering what would be on the top of the list.

[bebop]

You can always ride into St Aug on SR16 and take US 1 to Ormond Beach for a short trip to "Destination Daytona". Then continue a few miles to Daytona and take A1A along the ocean back to St Aug.

Another possibility is to ride to Ocala via the Ocala National Forest. Ride to Palatka and then take 19 to Salt Springs in the middle of ONF. From there you can either take the right fork 314 (Salt Springs Hwy) to 40 and into Ocala. Since it may be warm you can visit Silver Springs and cool off. Or you can stay on 19 (left fork) to 40 heading east toward Ormond Beach to either A1A back to St Aug or just before Ormond Beach take I95 to "Destination Daytona" for some BBQ before heading back.

There is always a ride down US 1 to Cape Canaveral too>

Cheers!

[coacha]

Gramps lives over in that area, so if you PM him, he may be able to give you some good local rides. I'm on the other coast, but the things Bebop said are good rides.

[misunderstood]

Great little winery over there worth picking up a case from. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[nightmare]

Gotta visit the fort and old part of town, great things to see

[chainsaw]

Don't forget the lighthouse, it's suppose to be haunted. And the old Catholic Church, it's beautiful inside.

[nomad561]

I've already been told the lighthouse is on the list and I want to see the fort.THe winery might happen but I'll only be able to bring back a couple of bottles.No room for a case.
Thanks guys.We are heading out in a couple of hours.Talk to you when I get back.

[gramps]

Aw man,,,, It's been a rough couple of weeks and I missed this post. Would of loved taking you around, do a Poker run, find a free bar b que, ... I do hope you enjoyed old town in St Aug. It gets hoppin there.

[formikec]

Skip St. Augustine, Daytona, Ocala, et.al.

Ride down to New Smyrna, go all the way into Canaveral Seashores. Park at the last parking spot, ignore the no nude sunbathing sign, walk south on the beach and enjoy the view.

[nomad561]

Had a really good time.
Found out the bike doesn't like the beach
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd115/Hemi4X4_ModSquad/Florida08061.jpg

[nomad561]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd115/Hemi4X4_ModSquad/Florida08053.jpg
More pics here: http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd115/Hemi4X4_ModSquad/

[dantama]

Looks like it just doesn't like the in between part of the beach :)

[nomad561]

Not to mention it was uphill to get off the beach and back to pavement.
We still had a great weekend.
The Fort was really enjoyable.

[rksaw]

Glad to hear that you had a good time.
Rich

[skeeter]

Mom, Dad your the BEST! Had a great time....... sorry, felt like I was there. Great pics.

[chainsaw]

Super Pictures, thanks for sharing.