Florida's Historic Coast Travel Planner 2017 | Page 20

Traveling with an itinerary is so last decade

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Traveling with an itinerary is so last decade

Throw out all the guide books when visiting Florida ’ s Historic Coast . This is a destination where you ’ ll find plenty to see and do everywhere you wander .
Where entertainment can always be found around every corner . Where your cocktails are the star of the show and the beers are crafty . Where you ’ ll find plenty of eclectic bistros , sidewalk cafes and upscale wine and tapas bars to complete your culinary adventure .
Adventure travelers will have plenty of stories to tell after a visit to Florida ’ s Historic Coast . Hover over alligators on the challenging Crocodile Crossing zip line at the St . Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park . Glide across the water powered only by the wind on a kite surfing lesson with Ocean Extreme Sports .
Soar over the city in a 1935 “ model ” Waco biplane . Take in the coastal vistas while cycling the AIA Scenic Byway – a route with designated bike lanes between Ponte Vedra Beach to the north and Marineland to the south .
You can plan your visit around a concert at St . Augustine ’ s famous outdoor amphitheater , which has hosted artists from Paramore to Jack Johnson , or at the cozy Ponte Vedra Concert Hall known for intimate concerts and a diverse variety of artists .
If you ’ re looking for a romantic vacation , you ’ ve come to the right place . The ancient city has breathtaking architecture , intimate brick-lined streets to explore , and a relaxed atmosphere with friendly locals .
Looking for something a little more familyfriendly ? Young families find Florida ’ s Historic Coast to be a never ending source of fun . Splash on the shore , explore a pirate ship , get up close to a cannon in a real Spanish fortress .
Make lasting memories by swimming with the friendly finned residents of the Marineland Dolphin Adventure .
No matter what your budget , you can splurge with a stay in a five star resort or find a great deal at a comfortable hotel . Stay for a weekend or extend your vacation at one of many condominiums and private homes for rent . Vacation your way on Florida ’ s Historic Coast .
Cocktail hour at the Ice Plant
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