drive from florida
Dec 24th, 2001, 07:13 PM
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drive from florida
Hey,
Were planning on driving along the
east coast of florida to atlanta
on a 2 day drive. Was planning
on taking I-95 north to I-75 north.
Can anyone suggest any good stopovers
of about an hour or two?
Also, are there any good towns with
good, inexpensive hotels in southern
GA along our drive?
Also, has anyone driven this route
over the holidays. Wanted to get an
idea of how crowded it gets....
Thanks
Were planning on driving along the
east coast of florida to atlanta
on a 2 day drive. Was planning
on taking I-95 north to I-75 north.
Can anyone suggest any good stopovers
of about an hour or two?
Also, are there any good towns with
good, inexpensive hotels in southern
GA along our drive?
Also, has anyone driven this route
over the holidays. Wanted to get an
idea of how crowded it gets....
Thanks
Dec 25th, 2001, 07:01 AM
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How are you taking I-95 to I-75? I-75 runs parallel to I-95 with about 75 miles between them. Where are you planning to head west from I-95?
The second exit in Georgia on I-95 is St. Mary's/Brunswick and has several hotels, all chains. There are several B&B's in St. Mary's near the water, but none I'd really go out of my way for.
The only stopover I'd consider is St. Augustine to see the old town. Other than that, it's a pretty dull drive.
The second exit in Georgia on I-95 is St. Mary's/Brunswick and has several hotels, all chains. There are several B&B's in St. Mary's near the water, but none I'd really go out of my way for.
The only stopover I'd consider is St. Augustine to see the old town. Other than that, it's a pretty dull drive.
Dec 25th, 2001, 12:42 PM
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We're switching to I-75 in
Jacksonville, i believe via I-10.
So, are there any exits off I-95
for St. augustine that are worth
stopping over for an hour or two?
Also, are there any unsafe spots
along I-75 towards Atlanta?
Do you recommend valdosta as
a good place to spend the night?
Thanks
Jacksonville, i believe via I-10.
So, are there any exits off I-95
for St. augustine that are worth
stopping over for an hour or two?
Also, are there any unsafe spots
along I-75 towards Atlanta?
Do you recommend valdosta as
a good place to spend the night?
Thanks
Dec 25th, 2001, 04:58 PM
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Yes, I would still recommend stopping off in St. Augustine, which is about 30 minutes south of Jacksonville. You can spend a nice couple of hours looking around in the Old Town and perhaps touring the fort. Keep your eyes open for dolphins in the bay; I've always seen them from the fort.
Valdosta has all the chain hotels you would expect and is about three hours from Atlanta. I have never stopped enroute (Orlando to Atlanta, 6.5 hours) so I can't help you there.
There are parts of South and Central Atlanta I have felt unsafe in at times, like any big city, but by and large I don't think you have anything to worry about on I-75. It's a pretty quick drive.
Valdosta has all the chain hotels you would expect and is about three hours from Atlanta. I have never stopped enroute (Orlando to Atlanta, 6.5 hours) so I can't help you there.
There are parts of South and Central Atlanta I have felt unsafe in at times, like any big city, but by and large I don't think you have anything to worry about on I-75. It's a pretty quick drive.
