Good stop offs as travelling to FL

Hey all,
I am travelling south to visit Mom in FL (North FL, Flagler beach area.)
Heading down 95 but would detour if something cool
Don't really need anything specific but am wondering if there are any cool stop offs along the route for casters/loaders/shooters.
For example I had a ball stopping off at Brownells on a trip west a few years back.
I see midsouth shooters supply
As a possible detour, kind of faroff the path but maybe... a place or two in GA maybe or places local to her area?
Sponsors here?
Thanks in advance for any ideas
Best regards
Rich

South of DC, the Marine Corps museum at MCB Quantico is pretty cool and the detour off I-95 onto US-1
I think is less than a mile or so.

Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. If you ever thought you had it tough, look at how these folks "lived".

https://www.nps.gov/casa/index.htm

There is a restaurant on the docks before you cross the bridge over the Matanzas River near the fort. The seafood platter is pretty good.

From there you can take the A1A route south to Flagler Beach. Anastasia Island just south of St. Augustine and a little farther south just past Crescent Beach is Marineland. U of F has a good size research station there. Keep heading south (the ocean's on your left) you'll pass through Washington Oaks and shortly you'll be at Flagler Beach and will have enjoyed the beach route instead of the I-95 or US-1 multi lane traffic hoard.

Wheels Through Time

Buccee's between Jackson and St Augustine

Buccee's is an experience to behold and has the cleanest bathrooms that you will find on your trip.
Their food is excellent as well.

From their web description: Chain of convenience stores for snacks & drinks, plus eclectic themed T-shirts & knickknacks.

It's not a day long visit, but well worth the stop!

It's right on I-95. There will be signs along the way!

There is more than one along the way,^^^^^

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Originally Posted by 45workhorse

There is more than one along the way,^^^^^

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I looked. It's the only one on I-95 along his trip. There is another on I-95 just south of his destination.

If you stop at Buccee's--- don't buy the beaver nuggets.
They are more addictive than cocaine.

https://www.southernliving.com/trave...-location-open

Turn right and travel the Skyline Drive through the Shenandoah National Park. Worth the detour.

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Originally Posted by imashooter2

Turn right and travel the Skyline Drive through the Shenandoah National Park. Worth the detour.

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Only if you have time. The road becomes the Blue Ridge Parkway and continues down to Cherokee, NC. That becomes well out of your way. Skyline Drive just goes through the Park, but the Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park System as well.

Green Top Sporting Goods near Ashburn, VA is worth a stop.

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Originally Posted by SciFiJim

I looked. It's the only one on I-95 along his trip. There is another on I-95 just south of his destination.

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There's a brand new Buccees just north of Florence SC @ I-95 exit 170, near the NC/SC line.

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Originally Posted by DougGuy

There's a brand new Buccees just north of Florence SC @ I-95 exit 170, near the NC/SC line.

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Great. More places to stop.

Just take rain gear. Just got back from Flagler and it rained all week.

Do stop at a Buccee's and try the Chopped BBQ Brisket Sandwich ... Realy Good Eats.

My wife is on her way back to Louisiana from a Florida visit and she has instructions to bring me back 2 chopped Brisket Sandwiches and a bag of Buccee's Chocolate Covered Banana Chips ... another addictive product that place sells ...
But Dang ... the chopped Brisket and Banana Chips are so good !
Gary

Wow! Thank you to all, you folks never disappoint, collectively this site is like an old wise friend that you can ask about most anything and will get a good response from experience...
I was thinking primarily of places for reloading components and such, maybe a few bricks of .22 or 9's but now i have a more rounded itinerary.
I have been to a buccees once and recall some fudge from there kind of fondly...not to take away from Loves etc but they really do raise the bar on bringing a little comfort to travelling...

I will have this thread open as I go... I'm kind of wondering how some of those chocolate covered banana chips would go with the pulled pork...sweeetnessss...
My travelling companion does the NY-FL run a couple times a year and loves a scenic detour so we will very likely put some of those drives on the to do list...
I had worried about having nothing to do now thinking I may not have enough time...
As always my thanks to the community here, I haven't been active here in recent years as life kind of happened to me and threw me for a loop... I am just lately re discovering how much I enjoy this hobby andthe good spirit and kindness of this community.

Skyline drive as it goes over the top of the Shendoah Mtns.is worth the effort to see all by itself.

While at Quantico, VA the ones of us who had motorcycles would make the run 3-5 times a year.

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Originally Posted by Rich S

Hey all,
I am travelling south to visit Mom in FL (North FL, Flagler beach area.)
Heading down 95 but would detour if something cool
Don't really need anything specific but am wondering if there are any cool stop offs along the route for casters/loaders/shooters.
For example I had a ball stopping off at Brownells on a trip west a few years back.
I see midsouth shooters supply
As a possible detour, kind of faroff the path but maybe... a place or two in GA maybe or places local to her area?
Sponsors here?
Thanks in advance for any ideas
Best regards
Rich

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Worth a visit if you are anywhere close: https://garlits.com/

For shooting type stuff maybe Palmetto State Armory?
I’d stop at Wilmington NC for a walk around the USS North Carolina, or
Charleston SC to tour Fort Sumter / Patriot’s Point.

"Skyline drive as it goes over the top of the Shendoah Mtns.is worth the effort to see all by itself."
+1

The first time I saw Skyline Drive was thoroughly exhilarating, it took us ALL DAY to go the first 100 miles. So many places along the route just call you to get out, come see, get pics, get back in, LOL repeat as necessary!

This time of year you would be treated to some beautiful colors! (+ a million "tourists" from DC getting out in their convertible Mercedes, as they crowd the parkway during peak color season).

If you like big guns: Ft St Augustine has the tour of the old Spanish fort. The costal guns are bronze and quite large. Was an impressive site. Also the winery near by is also a good stop. I remember tasting quite a bit of good wine.

Rich,
I live near Jacksonville, Fl within 15 miles of I-295 & I-10. If you have problems along the way and are somewhat nearby or if you are more local to me and find you need a break from the road for spell let me know. I have tools, enjoy coffee and I’ll come out to meet or you/your guest can drop by the house for a spell.

Rob

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Originally Posted by Rich S

Wow! Thank you to all, you folks never disappoint, collectively this site is like an old wise friend that you can ask about most anything and will get a good response from experience...
I was thinking primarily of places for reloading components and such, maybe a few bricks of .22 or 9's but now i have a more rounded itinerary.
I have been to a buccees once and recall some fudge from there kind of fondly...not to take away from Loves etc but they really do raise the bar on bringing a little comfort to travelling...

I will have this thread open as I go... I'm kind of wondering how some of those chocolate covered banana chips would go with the pulled pork...sweeetnessss...
My travelling companion does the NY-FL run a couple times a year and loves a scenic detour so we will very likely put some of those drives on the to do list...
I had worried about having nothing to do now thinking I may not have enough time...
As always my thanks to the community here, I haven't been active here in recent years as life kind of happened to me and threw me for a loop... I am just lately re discovering how much I enjoy this hobby andthe good spirit and kindness of this community.

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Hint : The chopped Brisket is better than the pulled pork ... I'm normally a pulled pork guy ...But I've tried Both , side by side ... I believe the Chopped Brisket is much more flavorfull ... I get the Brisket evry time ... Two , one for now and one for later ... I don't know how they do it but it's Slap Your Momma Good !

Cheap Gas Prices too ... be sure to fill up !
Gary

Consider Rt 84 to RT 81 to Rt77 to Rt 26 then pick up 95 in SC and head south- it's a smoother ride than 95. Crossing Fancy Gap is pretty scenic, do some of the Blue Ridge Parkway, there is the 8th Airforce Museum at exit 103 in GA on 95.

I was surprised by the number of auto carriers on I10 and all the U-Haul trailers going west! I fear the destination was Texas.

At various times when the numbers of refugees coming here was pretty high.
They have to pay to ship those trailers back.
At times, you could get a U-Haul trailer here for free if you were taking it 'one way'
back to one of the states where so many people were coming here from.