Miami to Key West Road Trip: 17 Stops Along the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Key West is a stunning location for a long weekend trip in Southern Florida. At only a few hours drive from Miami, you can get there quickly, or you can take your time and stop at many different spots along the way. In this video we took the entire day to drive from Miami to Key West and stopped to feed the Tarpon, walk on 7 Mile Bridge, eat a Lobster Rueben and visit the Mile Marker 0 sign. Let me know what your favorite spot is along the drive in the comments.
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Hey there, Curator from the History of Diving Museum here. I looked up your video because so many recent visitors have commented they heard about us from you. Thank you for including us! We're very proud of this museum, and always happy to have more people learn about it. As a local I also have to say you really did the Keys justice with this road trip.
Agree!
that looks like a really cool place. i hope to visit it one day.
Yes!
I live 30 minutes north of key largo. I often go to the museum. One of the best stops in the keys.
As a former US Navy diver your place is a go to spot for me. Love the museum! Always make a stop when I am with guests driving down.
You're a lucky man having your father on this road trip. Wishing you many more future trips father and son.
Miss my Dad .I'll be visiting with my gf from Orlando
so true...great times traveling and hangin with you Dad....
I’m sure you’ve been told this many times but I would like to say how wonderful it is that you take your father on all of these wonderful adventures. Doing that with your dad creates memories that will last forever. Good job.
God Bless
God Bless
Nice to see father and son having fun together, great video....................thank you
I'm so glad I took my own dad (RIP two years ago) to Key West many times. He was of a generation that saw much turmoil and disaster from the great depression to the 2nd World War. I was able to give him a taste of positivity via our travels and the association with my 'doodle' dogs Buddy and Star. Love you, Dad.
I lived in Key West for about 2 years in the mid 50’s. I was in elementary school. Great place for kids back then. Rode our bikes everywhere. Went fishing, caught conch (legal then), lobster, lizards. Saw coral snake. 7 mile bridge was 2 lanes.
tazmod7272. I lived in the keys from 1981-1987 ( I grew up in south Miami) it has changed drastically from then to now. I can only imagine how different it was for you back in the 50’s.
I still miss it terribly…. ❤️🐠
@@BreezyByTheSea63 : Key West was one of my favorite places as a kid. Moved a lot with dad in the Navy.
@@tazmod7272 - that’s how we ended up in south Florida. My dad was in the navy and retired there. Greatest place to grow up. We lived on Big Pine when we lived in the keys. We started out (‘65) in the Everglades then moved to south Miami heights then to big pine.
Awesome memories! Thank you for sharing a snippet of your story. ❤️
Not a joke, these TroughMyLens videos have evolved into what feels like a Travel Channel bigtime $$$$$ production level. Don't ever give up on your documentary dreams! Peace and blessings to you and your pops.
That is so nice of you to say. I put so much time into them so I am glad they look professional. Really appreciate it!
Repent to Jesus Christ
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Revelation 3:20 NIV
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Dude! Your Dad Rocks! You are the luckiest kid alive to cruse with your dad through the Florida Keys!
For 2 years every week end I was making the trip from Miami to Key west to visit my brother, it's a wonderful drive...
When I was stationed in key west naval air station from 186 thru 1989, I drove up to South Carolina and drove back down with my late father. He throluly enjoyed the trip, he had never been there. He was amazed at all the blue water.😀😀😃😀😀
Loved the video -- especially liked your Dad! What a character!
I lost mine in 2005 and miss him every day. Treasure your time together.
You have some of the highest quality travel videos on CZcams and I especially love your national park videos since not a lot of people cover them. Thank you
That is so nice of you to say! I really appreciate it and try my hardest to produce the best quality video that I can!
Repent to Jesus Christ
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Revelation 3:20 NIV
FLORIDA KEYS INEPT JUSTICE SYSTEM 2 years ago I showed a gun to a men who was coming over the fence clearly attacking me , seconds before he got on top of fence attacker told me------ I am gonna get you M F .... Attacker has criminal history , but I was arrested .I have absolutely clean record and concealed weapons license .They are dragging me thru courts , meanwhile attacker got arrested 5 weeks ago again for battery and criminal mischief --- he hit 64 year old women in the head and thru her phone to ocean because she started to videotape his aggressive behavior .LAW IS CRAZY IN AMERICA ,they PROSECUTE PEOPLE WHO DEFEND THEMSELVES AND GIVE NO PUNISHMENT TO HABITUAL CRIMINALS .Incident happened in Florida Keys state attorney is denis ward .His prosecutor is saying it is impossible to climb that fence , me a 59 year old men created video where I climbed on top of that fence in 3 seconds , this is the kind of fools we have in justice system . I have posted video of climbing fence here on CZcams under incompetent law enforcement justice system Florida keys czcams.com/video/FifRBQfUbeE/video.html ON APRIL 3 2022 ATTACKER WAS ARRESTED FOR ATTACKING 64 YEAR OLD WOMEN IN KEY WEST FLORIDA AND NOW IS AWAITING TRIAL .THIS IS HOW UNPROFFESIONAL PEOPLE ARE IN CHARGE OF JUSTICE SYSTEM IN FLORIDA KEYS . State attorney denis ward is in charge of prosecutors in this case and he had been warned how wrongfully this case is handled .I am unable to testify in case of an attack on women because I am being prosecuted !!!!! ( for defending myself ) - CHAIN REACTION AND CONSEQUENCE OF A WRONG ARREST AND PROSECUTION .I am contacting every authority to investigate this IDIOCRACY and demand removal of state attorney denis ward from office but system is not very responsive . HELP !!!
My parents took me to Florida for my 30th birthday (a long time AGO) Loved the ride in their RV from Daytona to Miami then to Key West. Thanks for the memories
You were born for THIS your dad's the best ☺️
We did this trip last summer. It was so much fun. One of the greatest times we've ever had.
''The old man & the sea.'' That was funny.Your dad is so cool. You did a great video. Thank you!
Love the Florida Keys. We went there pretty much every year for a week back in the 1990s with my father, his best friend who lives in Florida and my brother. Initially we went around Spring Break when my brother and I were still in college. The first few years we rented a house in Marathon and then later my dad's friend had a condo in Key Largo for a while. His friend would either drive or tow his boat down there and we would spend the week scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. In the evenings we'd go to Blockbuster and rent "Keys Classics" - aka a bunch of action movies. At least one day during the week we'd take the drive down to Key West for the evening. Great memories.
I’ve done this twice. Once in a car and once on a Harley. The bike trip was the best of the two. No need for a third time.
I just finished a Key West trip with friends and used this video as the guide for our stops. We hit almost every single stop you mentioned. They were incredible! Thanks so much for creating this video.
Your father is so cool. Just loved his attitude man, seemed so down to earth. You are a lucky son.
I'm glad it wasn't sunny. The cloud system just adds to the dynamic of this trip.
I lived in Florida back in the 90's.
No, I've never been to the Keys....😔
Just did this drive in February 2022. I rented a convertible to do this trip and it was AMAZING! The 3+ hour drive went by so fast with the top down, wind in my hair, sun on my face, and the smell of salt water. My drive was straight through but I will definitely do this drive again sometime, so thanks for the tips on stops to do along the way!
Where were you coming from?
Thanks for sharing - nice to see a Father & Son spend time together. God Bless
To everyone who is reading this, you’re beautiful and an amazing person. Please exercise frequently and eat more fruits/veggies. I wish you all good health, great success, and everlasting happiness!!!!!!
thanks
Great trip, thx - I had the privilege of being born & raised in old Florida - going South on US 1 for a weekend trip was dotted with small settlements of orange grove & sugar cane fields appearing every few miles (Mom & Pop stuff, 1 gas station, a general store, maybe 1 stoplight & a post office) & then navigating the old bridges was exhilarating & scary at the same time - we held our breath & drove real slow - at noon we would back the boat out into the water & waterski out to those tiny lil islands for picnics & a day in the quiet sun & sand (not a sound in the world but the lapping waves) - a different time then as the restaurants & souvenir shops of today had real families living in those wooden dwellings with no air conditioning or TV, just living in the slow, warm, humid glow of Florida life - a tad melancholy now, as history proves, every life becomes a museum - ah, the way we were ... thx for memories ...
Sounds like an amazing time to visit the area, thanks for sharing those memories!
Repent to Jesus Christ
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Revelation 3:20 NIV
I don’t really like Florida, but whenever I see the natural areas and the wildlife, I love it again. Gopher tortoises and manatees are my favorite animals to see. I’ve lived in South Florida for most of my life and the natural beauty of the area, not just the ocean, but the inland forests and wetlands cannot be understated for people into that sort of stuff
Great story. I grew up in Miami in the 1950's/60's and know well what you are relating too. Different place altogether now and few know what we had or experienced in those days! As kids we lived on our bicycles with a fishing rod. Left at daylight on the weekend and didn't come home till dark burned red from the Florida sun. Scrounged for soda bottles to get some spending money, etc and went all day on 75 cents or so! Caught lots of fish and our mothers would fry them up the next night for dinner! Kids today don't know the freedom we had in those days. We knew how to fish, we worked for the little money we could get to spend and we knew how to repair our bikes when they threw a chain or got a flat...........self sufficient 12 years olds we were!
@@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 Gees, give it a rest ...
LOVE the Keys. Thanks for sharing!
I love that you make these videos traveling with your Dad. You're having father and son trips that most of us can only dream about and envy you. I wish I could have done something like this with my Dad. Happy Trails to both of you!
I just loved watching this so much. Everything was so fun from beginning to end. I dream about visiting and even living in the Florida Keys. Your video is so great for those of us who are too busy or too far away to get there. It truly is a gem. Thank you for putting this all together. I also love all of the comments on here from the other viewers.
Great trip, and wonderful that your dad goes too !
I really enjoy watching you and your dad doing these trips... your dad is hilarious!
Haha he is pretty witty
@@ThroughMyLens The food looks so good at the rest stops that you two take... that pie, oh my gosh!
Beautiful, i know Key West frim a cruise from Miami to the Keys. Greetings from Germany🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
You have the most PERFECT talking voice for making travel videos of this kind. Thanks for sharing with us!
We just traveled to the Keys and it was fun to compare the spots we visited with what was suggested. We spent 4 days in Marathon and enjoyed a party boat fishing trip, a snorkel adventure, the no-name pub on big pine key, sombrero beach, Islamorada brewing and an everglades eco-tour. So many fun things to do, thanks for making enjoyable videos!
Repent to Jesus Christ
“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Revelation 3:20 NIV
My last trip with my dad before he passed was to the keys. Taking his picture at Roby’s was when he realized he was balding, since he was bent down to feed the tarpon. Funniest part of the whole trip. Thanks for the memories!
Wee have made this trip several times. First time was in 1965. Once we rode our motorcycle. After having visited all 50 states, I think this is one of the most beautiful drives in America. Going next month (7/2023) with out three youngest grand children . Can’t wait to share this memory with them. BTW, great video, well made. Can’t believe you left out Southern most point pylon;-).
I am from the finger lakes area of NYS, I can remember going to key West with my parents as a 16 year old in 1976. We drove a motorhome from NY all the way to key West. And back at Christmas time.
I've been pretty much everywhere ,Spain,grece,Italy ,Saint Tropez ,Sydney , California,Mexico etc,but Florida its the place that I could spend my last days, heaven on earth
This isn't just one of my favorite travel channels, it's one of my favorite channels! I especially love the Route 66 one.
I used to make this trip at least 6 times a year when I was living in Miami. Now live in NE Florida. I miss the Keys.
That’s awesome getting to take your dad along with you. Cherish it, some of us never get the chance!
What a wonderful trip!!! For you and now for us…thank you!!! (And pops too).
You're so lucky to have great traveling companions in each other. I loved traveling with my parents, and sorely miss them now that they're gone.
I went to Key West with them once but don't remember much since I was very young. I went back a couple of times in college, and both times we camped at Bahia Honda, $10 a night. Can't beat that price! The midges were fierce though.
Thanks for another great video!
It has been amazing to have this time to travel with my dad for sure. I can’t imagine how cool that place would be to camp!
My folks are gone now, too, and I still feel lost and miss them every day.
This video is probably the best keys travel video I've seen.
Thanks . I made that drive many times in the 1950's . My mom & dad moved down from Jersey and for me it was like moving to another Universe . The 7 mile bridge a was two-lane-wooden that was daunting . It creaked & almost touched the water of the Gulf . Almost none of the places you visited were there , except Coral Castle . However , NATURE was there in all it's glory . Fish , conch shells . If it's still there , next time visit the John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo , the World's only underwater park . They also have the bar where Bogart's film Key Largo was filmed . It was another time , but the water brings it all back home . Thanks for the memories . :)
Durango, John Pennekamp is still there and you can camp there, snorkel and take dive trips. The Carribean Club is where Key Largo was filmed. And, you can actually go on the original African Queen boat for a day cruise or dinner cruise. It's located next door to the old Holiday Inn on US1. If you make it back, stop at the original Mrs. Mac's Kitchen for the cottage potato fries and key lime pie!
@@lanceb.4404 Thanks . :)
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Was in the keys last spring.. Your take on the goings and comings are very nice.. Pleasant to see you smile while you narrate ....Cheers...Dog
Thank you kindly!
Great video. I need to go hug my dad.
One of my favorite places, I love the keys ❤️
I did this ride on a motorcycle , best trip ever . 👍👍
Flew in to Miami from Los Angeles California. Stayed in Miami for 2 nights, drove down to Key West & stayed 2 nights. On our way back to Miami we stayed each night at a different Key. Wish we would’ve stayed in Key West longer. Our favorite!!! Soooooo nice
Dad rocked the shark photos!
Thank you. It inspires me to want to do this. Key West here I come...
I love these. Now I want to go more
I’m making a surprise package trip for my parents for their 36th anniversary. Thank you for laying out a map of adventures for me to send them on! I know they will love it.
I drove and flew all over Florida, but in 30 yrs, never made it to Miami or The Keys! My vacations included multiple stops from PA to Florida, and there is just so much to see and do. But I did make it to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Mexico.
You and your dad at so much fun to watch. My only complaint is I wish the videos would be longer - 'cause I'm enjoying them and don't want them to end. 👍
haha that is a good way to feel! I hope to put all the Florida stuff together in a long video later this month too
I don’t know why I Torture myself watching videos like this I get even more HOMESICK!!! Grew up in Key Largo ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My wifey and I did this trip mid April. I hadn't been since 1980. Did not stop at as many spots, but had a great time, especially in Key West. Thanks for a wonderful vlog of this special place. Awesome you could do this with your Dad. Great memories!
Do the tolls accept cash? I'm doing this trip in a couple of weeks
You really have the best (at least my favorite) travel videos. These are seriously worthy of being on television or the travel channel. I watch before bed most nights and it really helps me wind down mentally. Keep up the good work!
I agree that you do great videos. It's not just the filming... it's YOU. You are enthusiastic, but have a calm voice that is easy to listen to and you talk about positive things which keep each of your videos interesting. I am a new follower, so I have been trying to go back and watch your older ones. I have never been to the Keys, so this is a fun, new idea for the future. Thanks! (of course, we love Pops, too, he is such a great sport.) :)
Thanks so much for the nice comment, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching the older videos as well!
Been here for awhile and I went to the Key West Cemetery, great place to start walking, so many old churches and other first-time buildings,
Those massive tarpon are actually babies! You are in a tarpon nursery. Great vid! Love it!
thats now on my todo list
Just gonna add 3 stops - The African Queen Boat! 2 Florida Keys Wild Bird sanctuary & 3 Baby’s Coffee
Sweet, thanks for the tips!
African Queen
Wow awesome-now this was kool & different..
Nice father and son
trip, very nice video,
enjoy!!!❤️🎉🎉
You're a lucky man having a father on a road trip that cares a lot about you my father don't do nothing for me and it's sad but I've always wanted to visit the keys and hope you and your dad had a great trip
same
46 years living in Ft Lauderdale, well have to make it to Key West, thank you
So nice to see a father and son trip. This video makes me wish I was in Florida. I miss visiting Key West, which I last went to on a honeymoon in 1991. Would love to drive back there.
That was so enjoyable. Thank you.
Beautiful trip thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing, definitely on my bucket list cannot wait😁😁😁😁😁
Thanks for sharing, brought back some memories of my two drives down to Key West some years ago.
Thanks for sharing yourself, your dad and your journey! Can’t wait to begin mine and stop at your recommended sites! Cheers!
That was fun! Thank you 😊 💓
This isn’t John-this is Lucille his wife. I really like your demeanor. You seem calm and sincere, Unlike so many travel bloggers who are trying to command attention to themselves. Also it seems like you have a really sweet relationship with your father. Thank you for this video. I shared it with our grown kids and grandkids.
Great video! Thank you for sharing! I’m looking forward to doing this drive!
I'm very glad this video came across my feed!!!
Such great memories you are making with your dad !
I agree, been an amazing two years of travel with him
You two are the perfect mix. Your enthusiasm and facts are spot on. Your Dad's low key laid back style is awesome. Really have enjoyed your travel videos.
Thanks for sharing y’all’s experience 👍
Your father was amazing …beautiful pics and moments 😍
We've done that trip many times and it's great!!
Thank s guys, a great reminder of this very road trip that we did when on vacation from Scotland in 2018!
Thanks for the memories!👍😊🏴🇺🇸
That's a great road trip and with your Dad ..
Sounds like more than a day! Thanks! Will try to hit the spots soon!
I had a good trip about 3 years ago. Loved Key West!
This is well done video. No delays and long explanations. What a treasure to spend time with your Dad! I wished I could have spent time with my Dad.
Now that was fun. It was a great "driving day trip" for me too since I haven't been there for many years. Lots of changes for sure yet the water is as beautiful as ever. Thanks guys.
What a wonderful way to explore the variety between Miami and Key West. My brother and myself were thinking about this trip a few yrs ago.
Great video and fun times to have w your dad.
Road Trip with Dad. Always a fun thing to do! 👍👍
Great to see a son and dad enjoying themselves. Nice video!
Thank you for sharing your video.
Very interesting road trip along the Keys !
This makes me happy. Hehe! I live in big pine and it’s a joy to see someone telling story about florida keys! Hehehe.
This was a really fun and well done video! Thank you for posting.
That was awesome!! Thanks!
Beautiful tour I go often to the keys is my escape 🥰
Enjoy watching you and your dad doing these trips. Your dad seems to be a cool men. Grate job sir
Great video! Thx for sharing
Another great video. Thank you