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Old 01-17-2012, 10:00 PM
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Default Need 10 "must do's" between Miami and Key West

Here's the plan: Leaving Louisiana in route to Florida and an Iron Butt along the way. The wife is not doing the Iron Butt with me so I'm sticking her on a plane and picking her up in Miami. Once she is aboard the bike we are headed to Key West. I know there is plenty to do in Key West but what about in between.I thought about sending this to the Fl Crew also. Thanks in advance. FT
 
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Sorta planning the same trip again.. I did it once in January. Try to go from Miami through Homestead during early morn or at night- the traffic was horrible. Have a reservation in place if you're staying near Key West. Limited hotel rooms even in January. Wear sunscreen- the whole ride is into the Sun and it's several hours. Pull off and explore the many Keys, they're all pretty small and unique. Walk around Key West at night-it's a human documentary accompanied by crowing roosters. Be careful when passing-lots of motorhomes. Good Trip!
 
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Stop and eat at The Fish House in Key Largo. If you like seafood you won't be disappointed!
http://www.fishhouse.com/
 
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Rum Runners are a must at the Tiki Hut in Islandmorada! Hand feeding the Tarpon at Robbies is fun also.
 
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Lock the throttle open and run 135 across the seven mile bridge. Oops, that was my Honda.

Beware of the Monroe County sheriff. I was popped for 4 over on the Bahia Honda bridge. They really don't like motorcycles.
 
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Here's a must do - be sure your back tire isn't worn down to the cords before you start off on the 7 mile bridge. I'm just sayin'....

Great ride other than that, and we had a great time staying right on Duval St at the Pegasus Int'l Hotel.
 

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The conch shack at 118 duval, awesome conch fritters and cold beer. a walk up restaurant in Key West
 
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If you are around Islandmorada in the evening stop by woodies and poke a stick at big dick.... Holiday Isles Tiki bar is a must Stop on Big Pine for a steak at KDs and let the wife pet the key deer (dont get caught) Hit no name pub hell I have more fun out of key west
 
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And don't miss the bar that always has a 10 to 1 ratio of girls to guys. It;s the place where all the babes go to hit on guys....shoot, I can;t remember the name.
 
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Oh and take a pic at MM 0
 


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