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We often think we need to escape to the Bahamas or elsewhere in the Caribbean to get to paradise, but the truth is that we have a paradise right at home in the U.S. That's right, we're talking about the Florida Keys. Most of us have heard about how awesome Key West is, but the rest of the islands should not be overlooked: the Florida Keys collectively make up a chain of more than 800 islands, so there are a ton of worthwhile stops to make during a road trip down to Key West. We know the options can be overwhelming, but not to worry -- we've broken it down for you: Here's our list of must-stop spots for Key West-bound road trippers.
First, Get the Lay of the Land A road trip down the chain of Florida Keys is pretty convenient as there's one road connecting a series of about 800 islands. It takes about three-and-a-half hours from mainland Florida, just south of Miami, to get out to Key West via the Overseas Highway (U.S. Highway 1). The Keys themselves are broken into three categories: the Upper Keys, Middle Keys, and Lower Keys.
The Upper Keys (excluding Biscayne Bay) run from Key Largo to Lower Matecumbe Key at about mile marker 75 (MM75). The Middle Keys start at Craig Key and extend to the city of Marathon -- ending at the south end of the Seven Mile Bridge. And, last but not least, the Lower Keys start at MM47 and finish at Key West, which is MM0. Since all of the Keys are accessible by just one road, the mile markers are the most helpful ways to pinpoint locations along the route.