Hwy 17 Up the Coast

sneedvegas · 05-17-2011, 03:12 PM

My son and I are going to make a bee line for FL next week. Once there, we hope to follow hwy 17 back up to Myrtle Beach. It appears that the real scenery begins in Savannah. I was thinking about following the interstate to there and picking up 17. Anyone have any suggestions? Must see sights?

**MAS Tequila** · 05-17-2011, 03:40 PM

Don't mess with 17 until you get to exit 33 on 95 in SC. From there it is a great ride except for the Charleston area, especially Mt Pleasant. But as you leave Charleston you ride through the Francis Marion National Forest. Then up until Myrtle it's a nice ride.

I used to live in Charleston and have ridden that route many times.

MT

**coacha** · 05-17-2011, 09:42 PM

Where you going to be in Florida?

sneedvegas · 05-17-2011, 10:02 PM

Not sure Coach, we've talked about making our way to the Jacksonville area and heading north from there. My son is a history buff and wants to spend some time in Charleston. So, we probably won't spend much time in FL. We are meeting my wife and the rest of the kids in Myrtle Beach on Memorial Day.

VulcanE · 05-18-2011, 11:31 AM

Can't answer any of your questions, but I wish you and your son a safe and sunny journey.

trosco · 05-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Sneed, I am in Jax, perhaps we can get together when you get here?
If your son is a history buff then you should plan to make a ride down A1A from Jax to St Augustine and visit the fort, old town, port, etc... It's a real nice ride of about 20 miles and St Aug is the oldest city in US. I will be around before the holiday and could probably lead you down. Might even get some of the other KawaNow'rs to stop in.
Also the ride from Jax/Mayport on A1A up to Amelia Island is a must do if you are going north. Then as Tim says, the super slab (I-95) through GA is probably best choice. I would take the exit to the "Low Country Arts and Historical Museum" in SC that puts you on 17 along the coast. I think it is the Ridgeland exit and maybe #8 or 13? The trip up past Huntigton State Park, Ladys Island, Paris Island, Beaufort, and on to Charleston is worth doing if you have the time. My phone is 904-476-1108 and feel free to give me a call if you need some guidance or want to get together for a burger.
Ross

sneedvegas · 05-19-2011, 03:26 PM

Thanks trosco. We aren't sure of anything right now. We will be finalizing our plans probably Monday. We may have to opt out of the FL part of the trip and head straight for Savannah. My son is only 12 and I don't want to overload a day with too many miles. If we don't catch you this time, I'll probably be back down in July. My nephew is a Marine recruiter somewhere in the JAX area and his wife is expecting then.

trosco · 05-20-2011, 06:23 PM

Most important is make it fun for the little guy. If you make it here now or in July give me a little warning and maybe we can get some of the FL folks together for a meet and eat!

carolinakid1 · 05-31-2011, 07:07 PM

Myrtle Beach on Memorial Day weekend is not the place to be IMHO.

sneedvegas · 05-31-2011, 08:00 PM

Yeah, I know what you mean. We got here on Monday. Ended up camping at the state park on Monday night. We came into Myrtle Beach and got a room on Tuesday. It is basically empty. There were some "bikers" with back patches in a car that wanted to punk my family. I wouldn't have wanted to be here last week.

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-31-2011, 08:02 PM

Be sure and check out Savannah if you get a chance. Lots of things to see there.

05-17-2011, 03:12 PM	#1
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Hwy 17 Up the Coast My son and I are going to make a bee line for FL next week. Once there, we hope to follow hwy 17 back up to Myrtle Beach. It appears that the real scenery begins in Savannah. I was thinking about following the interstate to there and picking up 17. Anyone have any suggestions? Must see sights? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-17-2011, 03:40 PM	#2
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Don't mess with 17 until you get to exit 33 on 95 in SC. From there it is a great ride except for the Charleston area, especially Mt Pleasant. But as you leave Charleston you ride through the Francis Marion National Forest. Then up until Myrtle it's a nice ride. I used to live in Charleston and have ridden that route many times. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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05-17-2011, 09:42 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Where you going to be in Florida? __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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05-17-2011, 10:02 PM	#4
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Not sure Coach, we've talked about making our way to the Jacksonville area and heading north from there. My son is a history buff and wants to spend some time in Charleston. So, we probably won't spend much time in FL. We are meeting my wife and the rest of the kids in Myrtle Beach on Memorial Day.
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05-18-2011, 11:31 AM	#5
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Can't answer any of your questions, but I wish you and your son a safe and sunny journey. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#6
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Sneed, I am in Jax, perhaps we can get together when you get here? If your son is a history buff then you should plan to make a ride down A1A from Jax to St Augustine and visit the fort, old town, port, etc... It's a real nice ride of about 20 miles and St Aug is the oldest city in US. I will be around before the holiday and could probably lead you down. Might even get some of the other KawaNow'rs to stop in. Also the ride from Jax/Mayport on A1A up to Amelia Island is a must do if you are going north. Then as Tim says, the super slab (I-95) through GA is probably best choice. I would take the exit to the "Low Country Arts and Historical Museum" in SC that puts you on 17 along the coast. I think it is the Ridgeland exit and maybe #8 or 13? The trip up past Huntigton State Park, Ladys Island, Paris Island, Beaufort, and on to Charleston is worth doing if you have the time. My phone is 904-476-1108 and feel free to give me a call if you need some guidance or want to get together for a burger. Ross __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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05-19-2011, 03:26 PM	#7
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Thanks trosco. We aren't sure of anything right now. We will be finalizing our plans probably Monday. We may have to opt out of the FL part of the trip and head straight for Savannah. My son is only 12 and I don't want to overload a day with too many miles. If we don't catch you this time, I'll probably be back down in July. My nephew is a Marine recruiter somewhere in the JAX area and his wife is expecting then.
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05-20-2011, 06:23 PM	#8
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Most important is make it fun for the little guy. If you make it here now or in July give me a little warning and maybe we can get some of the FL folks together for a meet and eat! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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05-31-2011, 07:07 PM	#9
carolinakid1 Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 528	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Myrtle Beach on Memorial Day weekend is not the place to be IMHO. __________________ Mike Bryant "CarolinaKid" 2007 Candy Red/Titanium Nomad VBA # 1203 AMA # 1088875 VROC # 30589 Patriot Guard
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05-31-2011, 08:00 PM	#10
sneedvegas Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morristown, Tennessee Posts: 123	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Yeah, I know what you mean. We got here on Monday. Ended up camping at the state park on Monday night. We came into Myrtle Beach and got a room on Tuesday. It is basically empty. There were some "bikers" with back patches in a car that wanted to punk my family. I wouldn't have wanted to be here last week.
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05-31-2011, 08:02 PM	#11
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Hwy 17 Up the Coast Be sure and check out Savannah if you get a chance. Lots of things to see there. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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