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Anastasia State Park protects more than 1,600 acres of beach, ancient dunes, tidal marsh and maritime hammock on Anastasia Island. With four miles of undeveloped Atlantic shoreline, nature trails, kayaking, surfing, wildlife viewing and one of St. Augustine's best campgrounds, it's an easy escape into natural Florida just minutes from the Historic District.
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Explore the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States, where massive coquina walls, historic casemates, cannon, living-history programs, and sweeping views over Matanzas Bay bring centuries of St. Augustine history to life.
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Travel through more than 300 years of St. Augustine's history as costumed interpreters, live demonstrations, historic buildings, and interactive exhibits bring Florida's oldest city to life. Climb a 35-foot watchtower, watch blacksmiths at work, fire a historic musket, and explore Spanish and British colonial life in an engaging outdoor museum.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves a Spanish coquina watchtower completed in 1742 to guard the southern approach to St. Augustine. The experience begins with a free ferry ride across the Matanzas River to Rattlesnake Island, where visitors explore the fort with a National Park Service ranger amid beautiful inlet and marsh scenery.
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Explore 15 waterfront acres where St. Augustine’s earliest stories come to life through archaeology, Timucua history, Spanish colonial exhibits, cannon demonstrations, historic reconstructions—and, of course, a drink from the legendary Fountain of Youth.
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Home to one of the world's largest private collections of rare manuscripts and historical documents, the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum offers free admission and fascinating rotating exhibits featuring original writings, scientific discoveries, maps, and literary treasures from throughout history.
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Step inside Henry Flagler’s magnificent former Hotel Alcazar, where extraordinary architecture, Gilded Age art, decorative treasures, historic furnishings, and wonderfully eclectic collections reveal another side of St. Augustine’s past.
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Hidden inside the iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Magic Hideaway is an unforgettable evening of close-up magic, mind reading, and audience interaction in an intimate theater with just a handful of guests. It's one of St. Augustine's most unique date-night experiences.
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Explore more than 300 years of St. Augustine history at the Oldest House Museum Complex, home to the González-Alvarez House—the oldest surviving Spanish colonial residence in Florida. Your admission includes a guided house tour, historic gardens, multiple museums, and fascinating exhibits that bring the city's past to life.
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Dating to the early 1700s and documented in tax records by 1716, the Oldest Wooden School House offers a fascinating glimpse into colonial education through authentic architecture, historic furnishings, gardens, and interactive exhibits in the heart of St. Augustine's Historic District.
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Step inside America's first and oldest wax museum to explore more than 160 incredibly detailed figures representing famous leaders, celebrities, scientists, athletes, and historical icons from around the world. It's a fun indoor attraction that's perfect for families and history lovers alike.
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Explore hundreds of fascinating oddities, rare artifacts, interactive exhibits, and unbelievable stories inside one of St. Augustine's most recognizable attractions. It's a fun stop for families, curious travelers, and anyone looking for something completely different.
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With a 4.6-star rating from more than 600 reviews, the Spanish Military Hospital Museum offers one of St. Augustine's most immersive living-history experiences, where costumed interpreters demonstrate 18th-century surgery, colonial medicine, and herbal remedies inside an authentic reconstruction of a Spanish military hospital.
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One of St. Augustine’s most iconic attractions, this historic zoological park features every recognized living crocodilian species, exotic wildlife, daily shows, a renowned wading-bird rookery, and an optional zip-line adventure over the zoo.
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Climb 219 steps to panoramic views above St. Augustine, then explore the historic Keeper’s House, maritime archaeology, shipwreck discoveries, WWII history, and centuries of life along Florida’s coast.
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One of Florida's oldest national cemeteries, this peaceful landmark honors thousands of U.S. service members dating back to the Seminole Wars. Located on the grounds of historic St. Francis Barracks, it's a moving place to reflect on military history while exploring Historic Downtown.
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The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum is one of the city's premier family attractions, featuring more than 800 authentic pirate artifacts, interactive exhibits, and immersive experiences that bring the Golden Age of Piracy to life. Located directly across from Castillo de San Marcos, the museum is home to rare treasures including one of only three surviving original Jolly Roger flags and the only authenticated pirate treasure chest in the world.
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Discover real shipwreck artifacts, lost treasure, Titanic exhibits, and hands-on experiences that bring centuries of maritime history to life. This family-friendly museum lets visitors explore famous shipwrecks from Florida and around the world through interactive exhibits and treasure-themed adventures.
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Discover one of St. Augustine's most unusual attractions at the Tiny Art Museum, where incredible microscopic paintings and sculptures are so small they can only be viewed through powerful microscopes. It's a quick but unforgettable stop in Historic Downtown.
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Step into 1700s St. Augustine and experience history with your own hands. Rather than simply looking at exhibits, you'll make rope, dip beeswax candles, weave, card wool, play colonial games, and discover how Minorcan families lived in Florida's oldest city. It's one of the most interactive family attractions in St. Augustine.
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Step inside one of St. Augustine's most unique landmarks, a stunning Gilded Age mansion inspired by Spain's Alhambra Palace. Explore beautiful architecture, rare antiques, ancient artifacts, and fascinating stories on a self-guided audio tour through this historic treasure.