Why is the Seven Mile Bridge famous?
Usa, north-america
11.3 km
20 m
hard
Year-round
Cruising down the Overseas Highway in the Florida Keys? You absolutely HAVE to experience the Seven Mile Bridge! This iconic stretch connects Knight's Key to Little Duck Key, and it's a straight shot across the open ocean. Seriously, it's about 7 miles long, with a 65-foot high arch that gives you some seriously stunning views.
This bridge isn't just a way to get from point A to point B – it's a landmark! It's been featured in a ton of movies (think action-packed thrillers!) and it's easy to see why. Picture this: you're driving along, surrounded by turquoise water as far as the eye can see. It's a two-lane road, so you can really soak it all in.
Okay, so it *looks* amazing, but is it scary? Well, it's in the Florida Keys, which means hurricane territory. The current bridge is actually the *second* one built here, designed to be much sturdier than the original after a nasty hurricane wiped it out. While it's super strong, I definitely wouldn't want to be caught on it during a storm!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 11.3 km
- Max Elevation
- 20 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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