April 17, 2016 on U.S. News Travel || The Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys offers a quintessential U.S. road trip. As Route 1 hops its way from Miami to Key West, Florida, the urban rush evaporates and a clock- and care-free beach vibe settles in. Prepare for all things Americana on this drive: kitschy roadside attractions, down-home cuisine, spectacular wildlife and natural beauty. The journey culminates in Key West, an independent island that knows how to have a good time.

The 113-mile trip takes about three and a half hours without stopping. But you’ll want to stop. A lot. Towns and attractions along the route are commonly marked by mile markers, and the markers count up from there as you move north through the Keys. Without further ado, here are standout places you shouldn’t skip as you drive along Route 1.

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