Southeast Gulf Coast Road Trips

Get to know the real Florida on this trip. Leave Disney World behind and head for the coast, passing through areas of scrub pines and palmettos. The sparkling Atlantic will be your companion on most of the drive, plus some reserves and parks. Stop at some of the state’s historic spots and explore the places that helped put Florida on the map.

Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway immerses you in the rugged wilderness of Kisatchie Ranger District, a section of Kisatchie National Forest. The 17-mile-long drive boasts views of mesas, buttes and sandstone rock formations. The road also crosses the rocky Kisatchie Bayou, which is bordered by old-growth hardwood and pine as it flows north into the Old River.

Enjoy Florida's natural beauty along this 130-mile loop that encircles the Indian River estuary between the Atlantic Ocean and the mainland from Oak Hill to Sebastian. The Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway crosses over three main bodies of water and courses through wildlife refuges and sanctuaries, a national seashore and parks.

The Lookout Mountain Parkway Scenic Byway is a delightful drive year round, but especially beautiful during the fall, color season. CR 89/SR 176/SR 117, from Gadsden, AL to the Georgia border, takes you through heavily wooded farmland and quaint towns and villages. Also, witness breathtaking views of canyons, scenic vistas through the parks and preserves at the north end of the route.