Itinerary for Family Fun
Beach and Family Itineraries
Itinerary for Family Fun
History & Heritage
Little legs get tired after a day of exploring , so hop on an Old Town Trolley or Ripley ’ s Sightseeing Train , which will take you to more than 20 stops around St . Augustine . Along with the ease of transportation , each gets you into attractions including the Old Jail and Ripley ’ s Believe It or Not ! Museum , making it a great value .
To experience the history of St . Augustine visit attractions such as the Oldest Wooden School House , which is more than 200 years old . Conquer the castle at the Castillo de San Marcos , the oldest masonry fort in the continental U . S . The fort was built to protect the city by the Spanish . Talk to the re-enactors and see musket drills and cannon fire .
Take a break . A popsicle from The Hyppo makes for a sweet treat .
Then catch a tour at the nearby Colonial Quarter . Climb the watchtower for a great view of the Castillo and the bay .
Beach Day
Florida ’ s Historic Coast has more than 42 miles of white , sandy beaches . If you have younger children , visit the splash pad at St . Johns County Pier Park . A local favorite is Anastasia State Park , a 1,600-acre Florida State Park with rich ecosystems and abundant wildlife . Within the park is Anastasia Watersports , which rents kayaks , canoes , and paddleboards . There ’ s also plenty of shady picnic areas and restrooms .
Have lunch just steps from the beach at Salt Life Food Shack or Sunset Grille , where flip-flops over loafers are the preferred footwear .
Make it a daring afternoon at the Alligator Farm and Zoological Park . In addition to hundreds of alligators and crocodiles , there are curious lemurs , colorful birds and the lumbering giant tortoises .
Gather the family for dinner at the World Famous Oasis restaurant on A1A where you ’ ll find a seat next to locals . Try the signature burgers , wraps , sandwiches and an adult treat from the raw bar .
End the day at Fiesta Falls Miniature Golf for a little friendly competition .
Pirates & Privateers
The St . Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum is fun for kids and adults . This hands-on museum transports you back in time to the Golden Age of piracy . See a real treasure chest and fire a cannon .
You have plenty of options for lunch including Pizzalley ’ s , Hot Shot Bakery & Café or the Spanish Bakery . After lunch join a Kids Krew Tour . Specifically designed for families and kids , a professional tour guide will lead you on a 30-minute walking tour through the historic streets of downtown as you master pirate skills like looking through a real spyglass and learning how to use a compass .
As the sun sets climb aboard the Black Raven Pirate Ship . A replica of a Spanish Galleon , this 127-passenger ship features pirate shows performed by some of the best professional pirate actors in the State of Florida .
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