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Bogie Shooter 08-04-2022 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by laboutj (Post 2122508)
Do you have to physically be in the Villages to reply on the forum???

Nah, just jerking his chain........................

PugMom 08-04-2022 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cartybabe (Post 2122331)
You’re going through many small towns and villages on 301. Of course the speed limit will change. It’s not an interstate highway. If you want a steady 70 mph then take 75.

yes. speed limit is @ 65-70, then decreases when approaching a town by 10 mile increments, until you're on or near a main street where the limit is typically 35 until you've reach the end

Babubhat 08-04-2022 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cartybabe (Post 2122331)
You’re going through many small towns and villages on 301. Of course the speed limit will change. It’s not an interstate highway. If you want a steady 70 mph then take 75.

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121 has two tiny towns. A reason truckers use it. Easy to drive 80 most of it

OrangeBlossomBaby 08-04-2022 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 2122470)
Obviously you haven’t ever taken the route I’m speaking of because your reply of fly or stay home is our of line and has nothing to do with the question I asked.

Are you the officer who was handing out the tickets?

Also if you want to fly, you kinda have to get to the airport. That sorta requires that you be on the road, somewhere.

i mean unless he's offering to drive you, and then he's the one who has to deal with the ticket.

As for 301, I just watch for the speed limit signs and adjust my speed accordingly. I don't take it all the way out of the state though, just as far as the interstate highway.

Going south is a pain, on my side of the Villages - have to take 441/27 south to the highway entrance. It sounds easy right? Traffic, construction, more traffic, idiots on the road, more traffic, random construction, more idiots on the road, rinse, repeat for 1/2 hour. And that's just to get to the highway entrance.

Mortal1 08-04-2022 02:20 PM

Oh good grief!!! that episode of 60minutes aired in the 80's. having traveled 301 from here to near jacksonville more than 2 dozen times I am neither surprised by the speed limit changes(much fewer than the 1980's by the way)nor wary of supposed speed traps. if you're a driver that wants to fly the whole way then simply don't take 301. any moron can figure that out and paying attention to posted speed limits, school zones or whatever is what a driver is supposed to do!

If someone has to whine and complain about something please make it about the morons running this country into ruin in lieu of things you can control...like paying attention and not blaming others for mistakes caused by entitlement.

Worldseries27 08-04-2022 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2122481)
quick question, we are planning our early fall trip to the villages and am wondering if there is a particular direction on the blue ridge (north or southbound) that has more spectacular views? Also, are there any particular places of interest along the blue ridge where we should schedule a short stop or two? Thanks.

brp has an interactive map online
i stopped in boone and started / ended trip in cherokee nc which is home to the cherokee nation. They have a casino and great show about their heritage. Visited in town their memorial park for veterans including a medal of honor winner who sacrificed his life at 18 years old to protect his squad
grandfather mountain was another great spot where tom hanks ran in forrest gump. Sign says so. You can stand on a perfect safe 1 mile high swinging bridge there. Smokey mountains were used as the backdrop for last of the mohicans.
Linn cove viaduct is spectacular. Mountain tunnels are always dark so keep your headlights always on. You will make stops at scenic overviews that will overwhelm you and take hundreds of pics. At some points it seems as you ascend the mountains you are driving into the sky itself. I suggest you watch the dozens of youtube videos and make a list. For me its not a road trip but rather a pilgrimage into " purple mountains majesty above the fruited sky"
do not let a clock be your master.
Happy trails.

capecoralbill 08-05-2022 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by B-flat (Post 2122354)
Y

As a side note I understand all Hampton Inns are now pet friendly.

which is the reason I have stopped staying at Hamptons, plus they're all showing their age.

Nucky 08-05-2022 08:51 PM

I have not done a good job asking the question that I presented in the opening post. I guess I wasn't clear or something. I'm out! My bad. I should have known better. Live and learn.

Unless you have driven the road the entire length like we just did then I can't see how anyone could really help out and give a good answer to the concern I was asking about.

I have more miles in reverse than most people have going forward. Don't ask why. I'll figure this out myself.

Taltarzac725 08-05-2022 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 2123025)
I have not done a good job asking the question that I presented in the opening post. I guess I wasn't clear or something. I'm out! My bad. I should have known better. Live and learn.

Unless you have driven the road the entire length like we just did then I can't see how anyone could really help out and give a good answer to the concern I was asking about.

I have more miles in reverse than most people have going forward. Don't ask why. I'll figure this out myself.

Good luck!

jpvillager 08-11-2022 08:41 AM

Been taking 301 for 15 years. Current vehicle has adaptive cruise control that maintains the same speed as the vehicle in front of you. I lock on to a trucker and sit back. The 301 loop north of 10 to 95 works well. Stop at Callahan on 301 and not in the I10area for gas and fast food.


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