A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway

State: Florida
Length: 72.0 mi / 115.9 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive the byway

This byway lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on a narrow barrier island with breath-taking views. This environment supports a variety of wildlife, including 50 endangered species. History aficionados will enjoy touring St. Augustine, the oldest continually-occupied European settlement in the United States.

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  Flagler's Playground: St. Augustine in the Late 19th Century

  Updated Jan 28, 2013 in Famous Americans

  If the charm of St. Augustine hadn't captured the imagination of Henry Flagler, the history of the Florida peninsula would have been drastically different. His contributions and constructions revitalized the state of Florida, and breathed life back into the historic city of St. Augustine.

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  Enjoying the Water World of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway

  Updated Nov 30, 2012 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives, and The Holidays with Friends and Family

  Race the kids to the coast and dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway of Florida during your journey along A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway. With miles and miles of golden sand beaches, you will have plenty of space to spread out with buckets and blankets!

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  1-Day Trip: A1A Coastal Tour
  

  Follow the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway along the shores of the Atlantic in sunny Florida, taking the time to stop at some of America's...

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The following byways are part of the designated byway A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway:

• A1A Ocean Shore Scenic Highway
• A1A River to Sea Trail
• Scenic & Historic A1A Highway