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The Overseas Highway

Key West, FL
Ranked #10 of 87 attractions in Key West
4.5 of 5 stars 351 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: A charming 110 mile highway running the length of the Keys.
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Portland, Orgeon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

It's a long drive but it's so pretty it goes fast. More

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Tampa, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

It was interesting to see all the little keys as we drove in from Fort Lauderdale. Mile wise it's not that far, the only downside is that for most of the way it's only a 2 lane road, and if you get behind a slower moving vehicle it will take forever!! Would drive it again though. There are a few... More

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brisbane
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We drove the Highway from Homestead all the way to Key West and back in our RV, taking time to stop in Key Largo, Curry Hammock, Bahia Honda, Marathon and Key West. It is a great way to see the Keys - the bridges offering some of the best vistas. We especially enjoyed the State Parks for the more peaceful... More

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Belchertown, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

My wife and I flew into Fort Lauderdale and drove down to Key West the next morning for a 7-day stay. Once we hit Key Largo we were just amazed at the beautiful views we experienced all the way to Key West! We left about 8:00 am and rolled into Key West about 4:00 pm. We made numerous stops on... More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I have made this drive a few times and am about to do it again. It is not only a beautiful drive, but incredibly interesting to think about the tremendous effort and vision Flagler had in building his railway to KW. There are so many cool places to stop along the way that it really should take an entire day... More

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Montgomery, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Love the drive from Largo. Feels like your entering paradise and the pot of gold is at the end. Key West is a true experience to all who visit. More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

The ocean surrounding the highway was gorgeous. It is very narrow, so fortunately for us it wasn't busy and there were no accidents or we would have been stuck in traffic. The worst part of it was the UGLY old highway they only half removed, which you a few yards from the beautiful new one. The old ugly one took... More

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Tennessee
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

One of the most beautiful drives I have ever been on. Each vista is more breath taking than the next. The sun makes the water sparkle like diamonds. It has to be seen to be believed. More

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Arizona
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

takes 3 1/2 hours from Miami airport- more if the two lane road is busy. Need a lot of patience. More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

We took the overseas highway to key west. It was a fun ride but don't expect to make good time. you are at the mercy of other drivers who sometime go slow. Took us a little overt two hours from key largo to key west. More

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