Can someone offer some thoughts about whether an 18 hour drive from Austin, TX to Cedar Key, FL would be worth the trip? I've been to the Florida Keys several times and love the place ... but just too long of a drive with the 5th wheel for a 2 week trip.Cedar Keys looks interesting. Any input on things to do at Cedar Keys is appreciated.

Fishing, eating and drinking seem to be the main activities there IMO. It's a nice place to visit but I wouldn't drive 18 hours to get there. The panhandle beaches would be a lot more fun.

fla-gypsy wrote:Fishing, eating and drinking seem to be the main activities there IMO. It's a nice place to visit but I wouldn't drive 18 hours to get there. The panhandle beaches would be a lot more fun.Yep, I agree....not a lot goes on there. A drive by would probably be better, IF in the area but not 18 hours.

Cedar Key is like Key West was 50 years ago. Very small, laid back and friendly. I wouldn't go there if you are looking for any kind of action.

The main attraction to Cedar Key, FL is Tony's World Famous Clam Chowder. There is not much activity since it is just a small fishing village with various restaurants and fresh ocean air.

Agree with all of the above. We do go there once a year for a weekend to chill out. During the week, it is really dead.

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wxtoad
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
Interesting responses. We enjoy going to Cedar Key every few years for exactly the reasons that others consider drawbacks - mainly that it's a quiet place that's fun to walk around. We always stay out at Shell Mound County Park, a few miles out of town. Nice little park that can get a little noisy on weekends with airboat activity.

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JoeH
Explorer III
Mar 13, 2014
Agree with all of the above. We do go there once a year for a weekend to chill out. During the week, it is really dead.
RoaminRichards
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
The main attraction to Cedar Key, FL is Tony's World Famous Clam Chowder. There is not much activity since it is just a small fishing village with various restaurants and fresh ocean air.
luvglass
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
Cedar Key is like Key West was 50 years ago. Very small, laid back and friendly. I wouldn't go there if you are looking for any kind of action.
lap527
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
fla-gypsy wrote:
Fishing, eating and drinking seem to be the main activities there IMO. It's a nice place to visit but I wouldn't drive 18 hours to get there. The panhandle beaches would be a lot more fun.

Yep, I agree....not a lot goes on there. A drive by would probably be better, IF in the area but not 18 hours.
fla-gypsy
Explorer
Mar 13, 2014
Fishing, eating and drinking seem to be the main activities there IMO. It's a nice place to visit but I wouldn't drive 18 hours to get there. The panhandle beaches would be a lot more fun.

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