anyone know anything fun to do in Florida on the weekend? I'm in Jacksonville so south Florida is out of the question. But south Georgia is in.

 

St. Augustine is always a fun trip for me (I'm near Orlando).

 

The trip from Ocala to Jacksonville thru Ocala National Forrest is nice. Curvy and hilly roads thru the forrest, with nice scenery on the way.

The road numbers escape me right now, should be easy to find on mapquest.

I live in Tampa, but end up in Jville every 6 months or so with work.

 

Well the first thing to do is hit me up cause I live in Jax too. We can go all over the place on the weekend. It is up to you what you want to do cause Florida has a lot to offer.

 

Close to Jax there are a few good drives, nothing sport or aggressive, but nice roads.. Sunshine Minis always has things to do here in the Sunshine state!!

St Augustine.. Savannah Ga.. Back roads to Ocala.. or back roads to Tampa, ..

Just a few thoughts..

Thumper

 

For a nice drive take A1A north to Fernandina Beach.Take A1A north from the Jacksonville beaches to Mayport and cross the inlet on the ferry boat.The drive north from there is scenic and the old town of Fernandina has shops and restaurants to enjoy.

 

Log into the MINI Owner's lounge on the web. Go to Owner Perks. Select the Road Knowledge button on the left and a new window will open. Weekend trips, swimming holes, drive-ins, and unique lodgings will be your choices....go forth and explore.

 

there a lot of places to GO in FL but sadly few fun roads to get you there!

Having lived in north bay San Fran for a while and enjoyed all the wonderful coast roads there (in a Miata)

and later in Norfolk area of VA where you could quickly find hilly twisty roads thru farm country to the west or south (had a Miata and an 02-s and a 79 in these years),

and some New England time . . . fall colors in the back roads of Conn' ....

I think I know a good road when I drive one - good by our MiNi twisty standards - (I've done MOTD as well)

Florida is flat .... and roads between two flat places tend to be straight and flat - nothing like a Pacific Coast road!!!! I've lived on both coasts of Florida - both flat - and in the end when I take the classic out here in Melbourne/Cape Canaveral/Orlando it is more CRUISING than driving. A 2 hour drive is highlighted by two fun twisties of 2 turns in a row ..... one of those involves a highway on ramp!

 

it's 5th Annual Event, MOB2 MINIs Occupy Branson 2.

The Society organizes and conducts one very special event every year. In past years, our events included:

May 2009 - The Black Hills of South Dakota
May 2010 - Harrison, Arkansas
May 2011 - The Black Hills of South Dakota
May 2012 - MOB1 MINIs Occupy Branson
May 2013 - MOB2 MINIs Occupy Branson 2 on May 9, 10 and 11 2013
at the beautiful Chateau by the Lake Resort, on Table Rock Lake
in Branson.

Details of the 2013 event can be found on our Facebook page

MOB2 MINIs Occupy Branson

Note that the HPMS High Plains Motoring Society charges no dues, has no fees, has no officers, has no website, has no logo, has no t-shirts, has no magnets, has no buttons, etc etc. What we do have is fun, with our Motoring friends from around the country, once a year at a very special location.

Feel free to join us. Just make your reservation and show up.

Jonathan

 

Capt_Bj,
Ever been to Clermont? Anything BUT flat. Amazed me too the first time I went thru.
Didn't think Florida had hills...
Lot of traffic, tho.

 

there a lot of places to GO in FL but sadly few fun roads to get you there!

Have not been to Clermont and may have to take a few hours next time I head Orlando way. However, for reference this hunk of 1 in California just north of Golden Gate park was a favorite. The elevation changes would make your ears pop and driving a convert' I'd have the heat running when up high. You get so close to the cliffs that .... well my son wouldn't ride with me after a couple of times, he was afraid we'd go over the edge. He was early teens but still doesn't like roller coasters!



If you ever get there also drive thru Golden Gate Park immediately north of the bridge. After a long beautiful climb along the cliffs to the top overlooking the bay entrance, you reach a down slope towards the light house and the first thought entering your mind will be "are my brakes in good shape?"

That's not a hill .... THIS is a hill ... I must go see if I can find some pictures - b4 the days of digital . . . in my house anyway

no ... not the Dragon .... here the 300 turns are over many more miles . . .

 

Them ain't hills, them is mountains...
Haven't been to that area since the late 70s. Looks like an awesome ride.

 

Use the National Parks as a place to go. They are usually in out of the way places so you should enjoy the roads....well you are in florida...Did you know FL has a Tail of the Dragon as well. 11 Turns in 300 miles

If you do go to the National Park don't forget to get your Passport Book and get INK while you are there. The INK are the cancellations Stamps.

Willie

oh hopefully the Castra...er Seqestration doesnt kill the visits to the NP's

 

Count me in if anyone sets up a plan drive as I am in Palm Coast.