Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 9
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (22 min) The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (22 min) Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Lightner Museum (26 min) Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (18 min) Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (19 min) Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (9 min) Park with hiking & biking paths offers a range of outdoor activities among gardens & live oak trees. Fort Matanzas National Monument (4 min) Coastal stone fort built in the 18th century by the Spanish & situated on a salt marsh. Marineland Dolphin Adventure (7 min) Marine center features interactive opportunities with trained dolphins, including swimming. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (22 min) Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. Colonial Quarter (23 min) Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. San Sebastian Winery (24 min) Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Anastasia State Park (18 min) Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (24 min) Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Potter's Wax Museum (23 min) Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Princess Place Preserve (30 min) 2,200-acre riverside preserve with a 19th-century lodge & hiking, biking & equestrian trails. |