U.S. Highway 1 Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
U.S. Numbered Highway in the United States
About U.S. Highway 1
The north end of U.S. Highway 1 has always been inFort Kent,Maineand in 1926 ended inMiami,Florida. In 1938, the ending was extended toKey West, Florida. It is also the longest north-south highway in the United States. Although a good part of the route hugs the Atlantic coastline, a large part is quite distant from the coast. US 1 was built to provide quick travel before the Interstate system was built. Now that Interstates are the primary mode of quick transportation, most of US 1 within city limits is regulated by stoplights. Plan on a much slower trip than a run down I-95, but one in which you drive past city greens and quaint shops on some stretches. If you take this route, your aim should be to have a relaxing, medium-speed drive. The Northeast Corridor betweenBostonandNorfolk (Vir
U.S. Highway 1 Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 5 sections including: