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Castillo de San Marcos
Walk the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States and take in the bayfront views.
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Wildlife exhibits, daily shows, and shaded paths that work well for a family afternoon.
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St. Augustine Beach
Wide sand, a fishing pier, and casual restaurants along A1A.
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St. George Street
A pedestrian stretch of historic buildings, local shops, live music, and quick bites.
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Get Up and Go Kayaking
Guided clear-kayak tours through local waterways, with dolphin and wildlife sightings along the way.
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Anastasia State Park
Beach, dunes, and tidal marsh with a 4-mile trail loop, plus kayak and paddleboard rentals near the Ancient Dunes Nature Trail.
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Colonial Quarter
A living-history village on St. George Street with costumed interpreters, a working blacksmith forge, and a harbor lookout tower.
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Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Walk the site where Ponce de Leon is said to have landed in 1513, with a working archaeological dig, planetarium, and peacocks roaming the grounds.
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Old Town Trolley Tours
A hop-on hop-off open-air trolley loop through the historic district, with 23 stops and narrated local history.
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Climb 219 steps to the top of Florida's oldest brick lighthouse for sweeping coastal views, then explore the maritime museum and keeper's house below.
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St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
The world's largest collection of authentic pirate artifacts, steps from the Castillo, with hands-on exhibits for kids.
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Nights of Lights Hotel pick
Millions of white lights cover Historic Downtown every evening through January 18. Free, no ticket required; kicks off with Light-Up Night.
Historic Downtown St. Augustine
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