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Someone Said This Is The Most Iconic Street In Florida

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There are thousands of streets in Florida. People know some streets better than others. Sometimes it could be because of the streets' retail locations, its nightlife scene, overall entertainment, or historical background. They just happen to be the streets that people always visit to have an impromptu photoshoot.

When it comes to the most iconic streets, some people may instantly think of famous boulevards, famous avenues and famous roads from movies and TV shows. Amongst those famous roads would be Lombard Street in San Francisco, Abbey Road in London, the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Broadway in New York, and more. These roadways complete their cities, allowing those traveling to appreciate history, modern destinations, and eateries.

Many streets can define a town, giving those who visit an experience.  Though several streets can bring about road rage or are heavily impacted by traffic, many streets are loved by the people who often travel them.

According to Savoteur, a travel site, every state has an "iconic street." They named the most iconic street in each state, including Florida.

What is the most iconic street in Florida?

According to Savoteur, Florida's most iconic street is A1A. The iconic road runs parallel to the Atlantic Ocean for 300 miles from Key West all the way to the Georgia state line. According to The Historical Marker Database, the Florida Department of Transportation constructed Highway A1A in 1926, originally named FLA 140, to serve the increasing numbers of tourists wanting to see Florida’s beautiful east coast. Rapper Vanilla Ice even rapped about A1A Beachfront Avenue in his hit song "Ice Ice Baby."

Whether you're a longtime Florida resident or an occasional visitor, this street in Florida is one of the most iconic streets. You can view the full list of "Most Iconic Streets in Every State" here.

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