Looking for some input! NYC (NY) to Miami Beach (FL)

Just bought a new car and am planning a ten day trip from Astoria Queens NY to Miami Beach Fl. I wanted to get some input from veterans of this route on what states offer along the way, must see/stop/do entities exist on the way, and suggested alternate routes that would allow myself and companion to have a more pleasurable, relaxing ride down with perhaps more scenery and actual Americanism along the way. I will be stopping in Myrtle Beach on the return trip from FL to NYC. I appreciate as much input as possible! Thanks to all who share.
best,
Jake

Welcome aboard the RoadTrip America Forums!

The question of different routes and possibilities for East Coast RoadTrips has come up before, so have a read through those suggestions and see if any fit your need, if not, or you just want something a bit different still, let us know.

AZBuck