Explore

Florida

The Sunshine State

The Sunshine State boasts countless beaches where you can enjoy sand, sun, and palm trees, and hunt for seashells. Since the 1870s, retirees, and snowbirds have found refuge from harsh northern winters. Watch alligators and crocodiles from a safe distance, but get close when bird-watching or while snorkeling on a coral reef. Spring brings baseball, college Spring Break revelers, and citrus harvests.  Florida firsts include St. Augustine, the first European settlement in North America, the first scheduled passenger airline flight, and sunscreen

Key West & The Florida Keys: Where Route 1 Meets the Sea

Island bars, seven-mile bridges, and the southernmost stories on U.S. 1

St. Augustine: America's Oldest City on Route 1

Spanish forts, bridge lions, and 450 years of stories hiding in plain sight

Miami & Florida's Gold Coast: Art, Architecture, and Legendary Eats

From Wynwood walls to Joe's stone crabs — the places that made South Florida unforgettable

Daytona Beach: Racing History & Coastal Thrills

Where NASCAR was born, Hollywood films, and zipliners soar above the sand

Add Your View to the Map

Share your Route 1 experience. From roadside diners to forgotten landmarks—your story matters.

Create a View

Join the Route 1 Community

Get stories from America's original highway delivered to your inbox—hidden gems, forgotten history, and the road less traveled.

By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use