Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia – Nestled in the picturesque West Virginia Mountains, only 90 minutes from the Washington/Baltimore metro area, is the quaint and historic town of Berkeley Springs. Offering a variety of lodging from bed and breakfasts, historic inns, rustic cabins, or fine resorts, the perfect retreat awaits you. Known for its warm mineral springs, fine festivals, music, theatre, dining and shopping experiences, there is plenty to do for all seasons. Visit the delightful Museum of the Berkeley Springs, located on the second floor of the 1815 Roman Bath House in Berkeley Springs State Park. Filled with historical and regional artifacts, the Museum showcases the story of the famous warm mineral springs and is the interpretive center for the western segment of the Washington Heritage Trail National Scenic Byway. The Berkeley Springs region features wooded mountains and ridges with spectacular scenic overlooks. The area is rich in beauty, featuring pristine lakes with abundant wildlife. Golfing, hiking, biking and swimming are some of the great outdoor recreational activities to be enjoyed. If you’re looking for a vacation in the heart of a mountain spa community and featuring a welcoming hometown atmosphere, Berkeley Springs is idyllic.
Southern USA
Florida Keys - From mangrove-lined roadways to “bikers welcome” inns, read where to ride and park your wheels on a tour of the Florida Keys.
Anybody who's experienced Florida's Keys from the seat of a motorcycle knows: There's no better way to enjoy the islands than on two wheels. You'll feel the sun on your skin; smell the tang of swamps; enjoy unobstructed views of pure-turquoise water. Your hair will get snarled and your nose will get sunburned. In a car, you'll pass through the Keys; on a motorcycle, you'll be part of them.
Begin your adventure in Miami. U.S. 1 runs from Miami directly to the Keys, but follow Card Sound Road through mangroves and sawgrass instead of heavy traffic. In Key Largo, the road rejoins U.S. 1, which will take you all the way to Key West. You'll find the islands warmly welcome bikers as a rule, but here's a look at the best motorcycling stops.
Miami Beach to Key West
This route links two of the country's most intriguing cities, Miami and Key West. Most of the trip takes you through the Keys and over Caribbean-blue seas. "When you're on top of the Seven Mile Bridge (near Marathon, Fla.), it's like you're skimming along the water," McKechnie says. And when you arrive in Key West, there are plenty of places to toast the end of your journey with a margarita. 888-735-2872;visitflorida.com
Click Here for a video about the great rides in Florida.
Other Great biking routes in Florida
Anybody who's experienced Florida's Keys from the seat of a motorcycle knows: There's no better way to enjoy the islands than on two wheels. You'll feel the sun on your skin; smell the tang of swamps; enjoy unobstructed views of pure-turquoise water. Your hair will get snarled and your nose will get sunburned. In a car, you'll pass through the Keys; on a motorcycle, you'll be part of them.
Begin your adventure in Miami. U.S. 1 runs from Miami directly to the Keys, but follow Card Sound Road through mangroves and sawgrass instead of heavy traffic. In Key Largo, the road rejoins U.S. 1, which will take you all the way to Key West. You'll find the islands warmly welcome bikers as a rule, but here's a look at the best motorcycling stops.
Miami Beach to Key West
This route links two of the country's most intriguing cities, Miami and Key West. Most of the trip takes you through the Keys and over Caribbean-blue seas. "When you're on top of the Seven Mile Bridge (near Marathon, Fla.), it's like you're skimming along the water," McKechnie says. And when you arrive in Key West, there are plenty of places to toast the end of your journey with a margarita. 888-735-2872;visitflorida.com
Click Here for a video about the great rides in Florida.
Other Great biking routes in Florida
Arkansas
Hot Springs to Eureka Springs, Ark.
McKechnie says he was astonished by the beauty and diversity of this trip through the Ozarks. Hot Springs offers horse racing and thermal baths, while Eureka Springs is surrounded by a spider's web of mountain roads. "You go up scenic Highway 7, a byway with wonderful switchbacks, great mountain views and great little Southern towns. You get plenty of time to think, because there's not a lot of clutter." 800-628-8725; arkansas.com
McKechnie says he was astonished by the beauty and diversity of this trip through the Ozarks. Hot Springs offers horse racing and thermal baths, while Eureka Springs is surrounded by a spider's web of mountain roads. "You go up scenic Highway 7, a byway with wonderful switchbacks, great mountain views and great little Southern towns. You get plenty of time to think, because there's not a lot of clutter." 800-628-8725; arkansas.com