Naples to Key West: Florida Motorcycle Rides

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Title: Naples to Key West

Key West FL

Famous "Southernmost Point"
landmark in Key West FL

State: Florida

Submitted By: Richard S.

Date Submitted: Jul 03

Motorcycle Type: 2002 Suzuki Bandit

Motorcycle Road Length: 200 Miles

Sunset along the Keys

Motorcycle Road Scenery:

Don't expect a technical challenge, this ain' t Deals Gap. This ride is about scenery and wildlife. On the plus side, there's lots of opportunity for spirited throttle twisting in reasonable safety on the Tamiami Trail from Naples to Homestead. Watch for gators, snakes, and turtles. From Key Largo to Key West, it's all about the water. Parts of this stretch will take your breath away, and the relaxed pace along the straight road provides ample Zen. Once in Key West, it gets crowded and corny. Check out the southernmost spot in the USA and high-tail it out of there. The return trip is just as nice!

Animal wildlife & airboat

Animal wildlife and an airboat along the route

Motorcycle Road Quality:

Florida's roads are usually in excellent due to the warm weather and the tourist industry which provides lots of tax dollars to keep the roads nice.

Biker hangout along the Naples to Keys Run

Amenities along the Naples to Key West Run

Motorcycle Roadside Amenities:

Be sure to gas up in Naples, as it can be a long walk to gas on the Tamiami Trail. You'll pass the Everglades National Park when you get near Homestead ... the park is open year round and offers a lot of things to do and learn about! Once past Homestead, you'll find plenty of cheesy tourist traps and excellent seafood along the way as the Keys have some of the most attractive tourist options in all of Florida.

Directions:

Start your drive in Naples Florida. Once there, it's easy to find 41 (AKA Tamiami Trial). Take 997 south to AVOID MIAMI (if you don't like traffic). Keep a look out for the signs lead to Key Largo and once you get on route 1 you are home free all the way to Key West!!! However, getting lost on this trip could only be a good thing, unless you head to Miami on your way back like I did once! Ugh.

Additional Information:

- View the weather forecast for this area from Yahoo weather.
- Everglades National Forest website.

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Kathy - 2008 Harley-Davidson

Posted 148 days ago

If you like seafood check out the City Seafood Cafe in Everglades City or Joni's Crab Shack on 41 in Chokoloskee. If you're near Marco Island on a Sunday during "the season" check out Stan's on Goodland. They have a big party on Sundays and lots of bikes there.

Brad - 2007 Triumph

Posted 149 days ago

Going west on hwy 41 is better because you will see the gators in the creek on the north side of the road. Lots of places to stop and view nature, stop at the Oasis visitor center. STOP AT THE IRON RHINO SALOON just south of Naples before you start the nature ride on hwy 41. Ask for a "little beer", local special. Everglades Safari Park is the best spot for airboat rides, plus you get an educational alligator show, plus a zoo full of alligators. FYI, the restaurant on site is worthless.

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