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Local Saint Augustine Attractions
As the saying goes, St.
Augustine is 24 miles of beach-the rest is history. Not only does St.
Augustine have beautiful beaches, but it is also home to many beautiful
and interesting attractions for visitors. From the lighthouse to World
Golf Village to the city itself with it's elegant Spanish-style buildings, one
could easily spend days just walking around. St. Augustine is the official
Nation's Oldest city and features places like the Oldest Schoolhouse which are
coated in American history.
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ALLIGATOR FARM
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is more than just an attraction,
it is also a historic site. It had the honor of being listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. They also work in conjunction
with the University of Florida on studying animals such as birds, snakes,
and, of course, alligators! For more information, click here:
www.alligatorfarm.com
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WORLD GOLF VILLAGE
The World Golf Village is not only home to two beautiful golf
courses (The King and The Bear and The Slammer and The Squire) but it also
holds the World Golf Hall of Fame, an I-MAX movie theater, an official PGA
Tourstop shop, a putt-putt course, and the Caddyshack restaurant owned by
actor Bill Murray and his brothers. For more information, click here: www.worldgolfvillage.com
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RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR
NOT!
St. Augustine is home to one of the famous Ripley's Believe It Or
Not museums. Some of the items featured in St. Augustine include a
gigantic Ferris Wheel, made by Meccano, Inc. and the world's largest
moving erector model containing 19,507 pieces standing 21.3' tall. You can
also come and see Beauregard, a Six legged cow, he lived 14 years with two
extra legs growing from his back! Ripley's is open daily 9 am to 10 pm,
365 days a year! Click here for more information: www.staugustine-ripleys.com
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ST. GEORGE STREET AND
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
For some of the best shopping in St. Augustine, visit St. George Street
located in the heart of the downtown area. This three-block long,
foot-traffic only street is host to over a hundred different shops where
you can find everything from Florida souvenirs to antiques. It also
has a number of eateries like the Spanish Bakery which features authentic
Spanish food, the Milltop Tavern, and the Florida Cracker Cafe.
Downtown St. Augustine is also host to attractions such as the Lightner
Museum, Flagler College, the Casa Monica Hotel, the Castillo de San
Marcos, and the Spanish Government House. For more information on
the downtown area, click here: www.staugustine.com/visit/attractions/
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MARINELAND
Located approximately twenty miles south of the city on A1A,
Marineland is the Nation's oldest oceanarium, home to Marineland
is home to the two oldest dolphins in captivity, Lillie Champagne and
Nellie. Not only can you see daily shows at Marineland, but you can
also swim with the dolphins! Marineland is also home to the University of
Florida's Whitney Lab where they study marine animals. For more
information, click here: www.marinelandofflorida.com
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My Island Boat
My Island Boat offers daily pontoon boat rentals. Enjoy relaxing or fishing on the beautiful Intercoastal Waterway while on your vacation.
For more information, click here:
www.myislandboat.com
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Other Links
For information on these other local attractions, please click on the link on
the right-hand side.
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