JMO, but move that trip to Key West waaaaay down the list. You can hit a touristy-based town that sells lots of T-shirts, coffee mugs, and post cards and pretend it's Key West.
I'm not in it for the t-shirts or post cards. I like to take a picture of the bike with a sign or other memorable 'thing' in the background. A visit to Key West would include the "MM 0" sign. Because of the length of the drive there, would likely spend the night, then get the heck out of there the next morning.
Hey Steve, ride to the edge of Key West and then turn around. The ride is kind of nice, but KW really doesn't do anything for me. Do spend time in the Everglades, that will make the ride worthwhile. 98 around the east shore of Okeechobee isn't bad either.
When I was there 10 years ago, I had my Wing with me. I was going to be there for undetermined amount of time, starting the first of January, so I left oHIo with the Wing on a trailer. I was not going to pass on the opportunity to ride during the winter months. My wife came down to visit, we made a long weekend of it. Rode down to Tampa, met up with our son, who came over from the Okeechobee area, then went around the southern tip, through the Everglades, then back up to Okeechobee. Finally went back to where I was staying in Lake Wales. Many interesting things to see down there, just no entertainment on the roads between them.
We spent two weeks in Florida for our riding vacation 2 years ago.
As long as you are willing to not run the freeways and stick to the back roads, it is a nice place to ride.
Loved the airboat rides, but pick a company that has the small 5 or 6 passenger air boat, they are much more personable and fun.
I have say though, nothing compares to out west!! From New Mexico, up through Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, there just isn't any better riding and views anywhere.
We did a non-motorcycle vacation trip that included an air boat ride. I agree the smaller ones are better. :thumbup:
And I heartily agree, the scenery out west is definitely intersting. On the other hand, much like Flori-duh, there are a LOT of boring miles between some of the scenes and attractions.
And there is a lot to be said for personal preference. Some people simply prefer beach and water to mountains and snow. :dontknow:
I grew up in Ohio, and I know!!!
Depending on where in oHIo you 'grew up', the only difference you have now is a longer riding season. If you 'grew up' in southeast oHIo, you must have had something rather strong that was pulling you to Flori-duh.
Enjoy riding those twisty roads in the Florida mountains. :roflblack:
While I was there, I DID have a bit of fun finding the "mountain". Leisurely changes of direction (I really hate to call them "curves") on the way there, but I finally found the highest spot in Flori-duh at a whopping 345' above sea level. :thumbup:
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OTOH, I have thought that Arizona or New Mexico might be nice. But Florida? Nope
opcorn: It's what you would have to learn moving to any new to you area. :read: The mountains are a short trip away. We hit TN, N. Carolina once a year. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
