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Top St. Augustine Attractions
The first time you visit St. Augustine, or any new destination,
the question asked isn’t usually what attractions should be
scene but what attraction to see first, what to expect, how to get
there, and how much time is needed. We’ve provided tips, advice,
and other information about the top tourist attractions in St. Augustine
to help with your itinerary planning.
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Fountain of Youth
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11 Magnolia Ave. |
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$6 adults, $3 children |
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily |
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(800) 356-8222 |
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Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish explorer who had sailed with Christopher
Columbus on his second journey to the new world. Ponce de Leon had
heard stories about a magic water source that was said to keep people
young. In 1513 Ponce de Leon set out to find the fountain of youth.
He never did find it, though he did discover Florida.
Legend has it that Ponce de Leon explored the area that is now
the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Though, there is no evidence
to support this claim. The park is nothing more then a tourist trap
and the fountain itself is a huge, almost laughable, disappointment.
Though, the romanticism behind the fable continues to draw a steady
stream of tourists.
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Castillo de San
Marcos National Monument
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1 E. Castillo Drive |
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$5 adults, $2 children |
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8:45 AM – 4:45 PM daily |
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(904) 829-6506 |
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www.nps.gov/casa/ |
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While visiting St. Augustine, you can’t miss seeing the “Fort”.
The sheer sight of the Castillo de San Marcos with its dry moat
and drawbridge will likely compel you to explore the attraction.
The Castillo de San Marcos is America’s oldest and best preserved
fortress. It was built by the Spanish between 1672 and 1695 and
was later made a national monument in 1924.
A tour map and brochure can be picked up at the ticket office.
Highlights of the attraction include the prison, the central plaza
house, the chapel, and the guard rooms. Rangers periodically offer
up some interesting facts about the Castillo de San Marcus.
Parking is amble. However, cars that are left in the parking lot
after the attraction closes will be towed. So don’t make the
mistake of leaving your car parked while having dinner at one of
the nearby restaurants.
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St. Augustine Lighthouse
and Museum
The St. Augustine Lighthouse with its black and white spiral stripes
and red lantern is Florida’s first official lighthouse. The
lighthouse was built in 1875, replacing the old Spanish lighthouse
that had stood at the inlet since 1565.
There is a small museum and visitor center nearby the attraction
and if you like you can climb to the top.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse is an ideal backdrop for pictures.
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St Augustine Travel Guides
 Frommer's St Augustine
Lonely Planet St Augustine
Let's Go St Augustine
Fodors St Augustine
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