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THERE’S MORE TO SEE & DO IN
ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM
In a city full of “oldest” superlatives,
St. Augustine Alligator Farm opened in 1893 to score as the world’s first of its kind. During its 122 years, the park has grown from a farm staging gator wrestling to a zoological park with the world’s only complete collection of crocodilians, not to mention snakes, monkeys, birds and educational wildlife shows.
999 Anastasia Blvd. 904-824-3337 www.AlligatorFarm.com
ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The St. Augustine Historical Society
is committed to the preservation and interpretation of historically significant structures, artifacts, and documentary materials that concern the nation’s oldest city. We own and operate The Oldest House Museum, the St. Augustine Historical Society Research Library, and provide beautiful historical gardens for weddings and events.
See our story beginning on page 35 271 Charlotte Street
904-824-2872 www.StAugustineHistoricalSociety.org
ring the schoolbell when you leave. Open daily 9am to 5pm. 14 St. George St. inside the City Gates. 904-824-0192
See our ad on page 34
PEACE LOVE HOME
One of Northeast Florida’s outstanding interior design and retail showrooms featuring an impressive and ever-changing selection of furniture, lamps, rugs and accessories. We are known for coastal design that is original, elegant and comfortable with a wide array of candles, home accessories, gifts, handbags, jewelry, and holiday decor. Locally owned and operated so stop by today and take home a beautiful reminder of your visit to
St. Augustine.
Located in Cobblestone Village Shopping Center. www.peacelovehome.net
See our ad on page 40
PONCE DE LEON’S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
Join us for a fascinating, informative, entertaining tour of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, the original site of the Nation’s oldest city. Located in the area first explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 and settled by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565. Colonial America started right HERE, 55 years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and 42 years before Jamestown! With a long, rich history
spanning nearly 500 years, the Fountain of Youth Park will delight and amaze you. 11 Magnolia Ave., 904-829-3168 www.FountainOfYouthFlorida.com
See our ad on page 72.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Ripley’s Odditorium in beautiful
St. Augustine is the very first permanent Ripley’s attraction! Set in a beautiful historic castle, Ripley’s houses over three floors of family friendly fun! We not only have over 800 fun, interactive and totally bizarre exhibits, we house some of Robert Ripley’s original collection!
19 San Marco Ave www.Ripleys.com/StAugustine
See our ad on page 30
SCHOONER FEEDOM
The Schooner Freedom has been sailing the waters of historic St. Augustine since 2001. We offer relaxing Day, Romantic Sunset, and Enchanting Moonlight
Sails, as well as a variety of special events throughout the year. Our family invites your family to join us for an amazing sailing experience, a great way to unplug, unwind, and introduce the kids to the wonder of tall ship sailing. Help hoist the sails, watch for wildlife, learn some nautical nonsense, and enjoy a slice of a sailor’s life at sea. Reservations are highly recommended. Municipal Marina. 904- 810-1010. www.schoonerfreedom.com See our ad on page 5.
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