Driving to Kissimmee can be one of the most pleasurable experiences ever. For travelers from southern Ontario, Michigan and Western New York, the ultimate route is along I75. It is a direct route to Florida, just hop on and follow your nose. We
usually take about 2 days to get there, but if you really want to get
there in a hurry, the drive takes about 24 hours straight from Detroit.
Hint: Be sure to take advantage of the bypasses especially coming to
Atlanta otherwise you may be stuck in rush hour traffic. The bypasses
are clearly marked and are a direct route around the city.
I75 stretches from Detroit right down to southern Florida. This highway is a scenic route which takes you through the flats of Ohio and the beautiful Mountains of
Kentucky and Tennessee. Our family makes the most of the drive, making it part of our vacation. We take plenty of time traveling as we want to get the most of each state as we pass through. No worries about restroom breaks as there seems to be rest stops at almost every turn. You can examine the culture of each state you visit. And the accents get thicker the farther south you go. There is plenty of variety to eat along the way, from fast food and buffets to fine dining if the mood strikes you.
As you enter each state make sure you hit the welcome station: the staff have a ton of information about the best places to stay, eat and attractions to see. You can also pick up a coupon book which offers a variety of discounts on many of the local sights.
Hitting Kentucky you enter the foothills which roll along south to the northern tip of Georgia. Be sure to check out the scenic views as they are simply breathtaking. Be sure to get some fresh pecans in Georgia at one of the roadside stops. Enjoy the southern hospitality and try any and all of the local fare. For the shopoholic, you will find a endless array of outlet malls to choose from. One Mall in Georgia has a "Men's Relief Room" where the husband can sit back, relax take in a ball game or even shoot a game of pool!
However you drive, fast or slow, remember--getting there is half of the fun!
This tidbit of real travel advice was brought to you by G.E. Robbins.
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