Ridge Scenic Highway

Pleasant drive

Travelled south from Davenport along Highway 27 to Bok Tower but decided to return via US17. Journey time was about the same even though distance was around 5miles longer. However, it was a much mor...

sometimes 2 lanes are better than 4

I prefer this route between Davenport and Lake Wales when it makes sense to avoid 27. It’s a much more pleasant way to get from point A to B. The lanes are narrow and there are no shoulders, so be p...

Just to get out

We needed to get out for a little drive. There is some beautiful scenic areas to go through. However, watch for the idiots who use this way to speed and road rage if you get in their way. There were f...

Better Than US 27

I drove some of SR 17 Ridge Scenic Hwy when passing through Lake Wales. After going down US 27, this was a welcome change of scenery. The road winds with the land. Lakes, orange groves, and Bok Tower ...

Not very scenic anymore

When I was a kid Hwy 27 was filled with the robust aroma of orange blossoms, just beautiful! The vast majority of the orange groves are now gone filled with subdivisions, one after another. What a s...