Florida Has 2 Of The Most Beautiful Piers In America

Attractions of America published a feature listing ten of the best piers in America. Two of those piers listed are in Florida. "If you like walking down the pier to see the scenery, go fishing, or have some fun at amusement venues, then you will love visiting one of these top piers in America on your next vacation," Attractions of America explained before breaking into their list.

These piers listed here dip into waters off opposite coasts of the state. They are also ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.

Located off Interstate 275, this is the longest fishing pier in the world; it is over four miles long.  Attractions of America emphasizes how popular a fishing spot this location is, saying, "Common catches include cobia, sheepshead, grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, red snapper, snook, tarpon, king mackerel, and pompano."

Next, if you drive 165 miles across the state to the east coast of Florida, you will reach the second of the two Florida piers that were named among the most beautiful in the country. Technically, the address is 401 Meade Ave, and the pier extends 800 feet over the ocean. Though it is not as long as the Skyway Pier, it does have a significant variety of activities for guests to enjoy. There are restaurants, areas to venture off and swim in the Atlantic. It is also common to see beach volleyball games taking place on the miles of sand or surfers catching some waves, as this is one of the most popular surfing spots in Florida. In fact, surf legend Kelly Slater is from Cocoa Beach.

According to Infrastructure Report Card, there are 617,000 bridges in the United States. Outlets such as Attractions of America and Mr. Hudson have each come up with lists of the most beautiful bridges. Two of them call Florida home.

A bridge can be a historical landmark in addition to a pathway that connects communities. Certain bridges, like the Golden Gate in San Francisco, draw thousands of tourists each year. People plan trips around visiting this site and taking in its incredible views. Unsurprisingly, the Golden Gate Bridge is either #1 or #2 on each of the aforementioned lists.

The bridge that it shares the top spot with is famous for its ability to walk or bike over. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan via six lanes. Many charity-driven bike rides also cross here as it offers unique perspectives into New York City without any tollways.

In Florida, American Road and Transportation lists over 12,000 bridges in the Sunshine State (though not all of them are in functional condition). There are two however, that stand above the rest. One is architecturally astounding. The other feels like a gateway into a mysterious paradise.

"American bridges are often designed with looks to match their engineering ingenuity," Mr. Hudson explains.

What's fascinating about bridges in America, is they are constructed of different materials and serve different purposes. For example, the final and tenth selection in Attractions of America's feature is the Benson Bridge, Multnomah Falls, in Oregon. This is a foot traffic bridge that is only 45 feet long. It allows visitors to walk 105 feet above the Lower Multnomah Falls cascade

Let's take a look at the two most beautiful bridges in Florida.

Connecting St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, this bridge is 4.1 miles long. This stunning bridge over Tampa Bay is often lit up with colors that highlight the skyline. Furthermore, since 2018, there has been a Skyway 10K race that closes the bridge each year.

This two-lane bridge is technically part of Route 1. It's a magical gateway into the Florida Keys. Mr. Hudson points out, "the Seven Mile Bridge usually has space for sightseers to park up and admire the Florida Keys." In 1982, a heavy renovation made the lanes wider, allowing for a safer and more comfortable drive. The last annual seven-mile bridge run took place this past April.