Driving from Miami to NYC - What to do/see on the way?

ThePresence

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This is the ultimate in helping a buddy move. My friend is moving from Miami to NYC. He called me yesterday, told me he'll pay my flight down there and we'll drive a 24 foot truck back together. Hell, I could use the time off. Should be fun, but I need ideas what to do on the way back besides just drinking beer.
 

PsychoAndy

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what to see? umm. lots of I-95. you could stop off in DC and visit some national monuments and stuff. IIRC, taxpayers foot the bill on admission so its a hot deal.
 

ThePresence

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Originally posted by: PsychoAndy
what to see? umm. lots of I-95. you could stop off in DC and visit some national monuments and stuff. IIRC, taxpayers foot the bill on admission so its a hot deal.
Thats like 4 hours from me and I've been there quite a few times. Thanx tho...

 

Stifko

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Why would you move to NYC for? This place sucks!

U doan like it? Too bad about that, go back to where you came from then.

have a safe drive North !!!
 

munruss

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Originally posted by: Stifko
Why would you move to NYC for? This place sucks!

U doan like it? Too bad about that, go back to where you came from then.

have a safe drive North !!!

I am born and raised in NY. Like I said, this place sucks!
 

burnedout

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ThePresence: Check out St. Augustine, FL. The city lies a little ways off I-95. Might be an enjoyable way to end the first day of driving up from Miami. There are a couple of cool museums there as well as some historical sites.
 

Facin

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Are you trying to make the trip in one really long drive on the way back... or breaking it into two days? If you are, a great place to stop would be Charleston, SC. It is only about a half hour off I-95 (maybe a little more) and the place is a blast. Cool historic town, fun beaches, and lots and lots of really beautiful women. If you are going to spend some time on the beach, the WindJammer is a cool place to start on the Isle of the Palms (10 minutes from downtown). The Windjammer has a bunch of volleyball nets with people playing constantly... easy access to the beach too. Another cool place...a bit farther down on I-95 is Savanah Georgia...a really neat place, but I would opt for Charleston. Anyway, both are kinda half way points and fun places to go.
 

ThePresence

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I might actually check out Charleston. I've read alot about that city but never seen it. Maybe St. Augustine too. BTW, it's not me moving to NYC. I live there. Its a friend of mine, he's moving because he got a damn good job. Thanx all for the input so far.
 

dman

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Well, there's always Orlando/Kissimmee[sp] theme parks. Then there's South of the Border (big waste if you ask me, but, something to do while you stretch your legs) St.Augustine was a good idea, and it's really not far from I-95.

Just a word of caution: Be VERY careful what you do with the truck... if you aren't there to watch it. My dad got ripped off when he stopped one night on a moving trip from FL to TX. They cut the lock and ran off with a bunch of clothes and some misc. crap while he was sleeping at a motel off the hwy. If you can, use a GOOD lock. And back it up close to a wall (so close that it's difficult to open the door) and leave the truck in eyesight/earshot. Make sure you have insurance coverage of the contents if there's anything $$$.







 

Stifko

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Charleston is a great town, well worth the visit.

munruss, I guess a lot of NYers have a love/hate thing going on w/NY, but you sound like you just hate it.
 

LordJezo

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<-- another vote for South of the Border.


And with the 50000 billboards you will see for it, you might as well go.
 

Cerebus451

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Well, it really depends on how much time you want to spend. There are lots of things to see/do along the I-95 corridor. I have an uncle that lives near Miami, so I've been up and down the stretch a few times.

In Florida, you have the space coast. The Space Center is a nice place to visit if you've never been there, but it really takes several hours, so if you are just looking for places to stop, not a good idea. Plus it will only be 3 hours into your trip. However, if you've never been there and likely won't have the opportunity, it is a nice place to stop.
Further north you have St. Augustine, and just into Georgia you have Savannah. Both are beautiful cities and nice places to stop.

Charleston, SC is also a real nice town. My brother did his stint in the navy stationed there. It is only about a 30-45 minute drive off of I-95 to get there.

Other than that, there is not a whole lot up the I-95 corridor, except for a long stretch of beaches. You could stop along the outer banks, or any number of places, if you wanted to stop and get your feet wet.

Once you hit Richmond, VA, you will start hating life. The last stretch of I-95 is brutal. Of course, you could divert onto US 301 just north of Richmond. There is a toll bridge over the Potomac, but the scenery is much nicer, and the traffic will be a lot less. You can head across the Bay Bridge (though another toll) and head up through Deleware and then make a stop in AC to drop some coins into the slots before the home stretch.

There is lots to see along the I-95 corridor. It's just a matter of how much time you want to spend seeing it.
 

stockjock

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Go to the Smithsonian in DC...also stop by Williamsburg, VA. I would definetly stop at South of the Border, I always wanted to stop there as a kid but my parents never would.
 

thebestMAX

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Go via the Cheasapeake Bay bridge and tunnel and Cape May Ferry (US 9) to south New Jersey then through Atlantic City.

A little farther but well worth the miles.

Check the Ferry first for reservations and if it can take the size truck you will have. 1-800-643-3779
 

gar598

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-Stop at Sonny's BBQ the chain - they are all over Florida
-then goto south of the border it's like a big ghetto
-If your more into the academic side you could always stop around Lumberton and goto a little town called Pembroke - they have a rather nice Native American Musuem at the University there (free). They have a lot mom and pop place there also.

Be safe
 
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