Alligator Farm
999 Anastasia Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32080
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Phone: 904-824-3337
Link: Alligator Farm Website
|  Founded in 1893, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of Florida’s oldest zoological attractions. For over a century, it has entertained millions of visitors, lured by the awesome presence of captive reptiles, long regarded in the popular imagination as at once mysterious, dangerous and frightening. A true piece of Florida, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm has inspired the popularization of the alligator in the national consciousness and helped to fashion an image for the state. Open seven days a week from 9 am until 5 pm.
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Anastasia State Park
1340-A State Road A1A S
St. Augustine, FL 32080
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Phone: 904-461-2033
Link: Anastasia State Park Website
|  Anastasia State Park offers just about everything to those who enjoy the ocean and the great outdoors. Of course, the main attraction here is the beach and all it offers -- sunbathing, surfing, swimming, fishing and boating. But there's another great attraction to the park also-- the natural beauty and wildlife. Open from 8 am until sundown, 365 days a year.
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Castillo de San Marcos Fort
Phone: 904-829-6506
|  The nation's oldest permanent settlement is a popular destination. While local folk sometimes stop to visit one of the many attractions there, the shopping, restaurants and cultural activities are also high on the lists of return visitors. The restored area contains a number of small stores and is a favorite browsing area for shoppers. During the year various skits, musical presentations and events are held in the restored area with a current listing, available at the Visitors Information Center. The restored Spanish Quarter is also located here.
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Guana Tolomato Mantazas Reserve
505 Guana River Road
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32250
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Phone: 904-823-4500
Link: Guana Tolomato Mantazas Reserve Website
|  Located on Highway A1A just south of Ponte Vedra Beach. This scenic and versatile 2,200-acre reserve offers hiking, bicycling, salt water and fresh water fishing, bird watching, beach access, and parking. The park is located on a barrier island that is bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Intra-Coastal Waterway. The park contains a variety of habitats that are home to a diversity of wildlife. Over 240 species of birds have been identified, including bald eagle and osprey. The entrance to the park is $3 per car. The park is open seven days a week.
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St. Augustine
Phone: 904-825-1000
| St. Augustine is the Nation's Oldest City. Just a short ride south on AIA from Jacksonville Beach, this historic city and is a great day trip. It is even close enough to drive down for dinner or a brunch. The city’s many historic buildings and locations, and wide variety of restaurants and shops appeal to many tastes. |
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
11 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, Florida, FL 32250
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Phone: 904-829-0745
Link: St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum Website
|  Climb the tower to the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and explore the exhibits offered at the Lighthouse Museum. Spectacular 360-degree views of the ocean and St. Johns River. The facility is open seven days a week from 9 am until 6 pm. The lighthouse is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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