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ATTRACTIONS ATTRACTIONS Bodies Human – The Exhibition of Real Bodies 162 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.342.5086 www.explorerealbodies.com This exhibit shines a light on the alluring mystery of the human body through the presentation of fascinating specimens combined with an inspirational and educational message. By highlighting anatomy studies over the past 1,000 years, guests will see how the body’s beautiful complexity has influenced generations of artists and scientists. City Gate Spirits 11 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.454.8006 www.citygatespirits.com City Gate Spirits is a micro distillery that produces flavored spirits including moonshine, rum, vodka and whiskey. We offer free tastings of our spirits seven days a week from 11AM - 7PM. Our spirits our bottles and our free tasting experience is inspired by the history and culture of St. Augustine. Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine 4730 US 1 S., St. Augustine, FL 32086 904.806.4625 www.classiccarmuseumstaugustine.com Set to open in December 2019, Classic Car Museum of St Augustine is a perfect complement to the rich history of this magnificent city. With Cars ranging from the early 1900s to present day, it helps portray the city through the ever-evolving automobile. Corazon Cinema and Café 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.679.5736 www.corazoncinemaandcafe.com Great food and films at The Corazon! Open Wednesday through Sunday at 11:30 a.m. serving delicious food, beer and wine all day and into the evening. Eat and drink while you watch the film or just come in for a bite! First Coast Sailing Association 904.234.7404 www.staugustineraceweek.com Seven Days of Racing along the city’s Bayfront, in the Tolomato River and on the Atlantic Ocean. Free Live Music on Stage for everyone downtown in the Meehan’s Big Party Tent. Our awesome Food and Beverage Vendors will serve up tasty treats to keep the Party going. Sailors, Spectators, and Party People can join us on Land, in the Bay, or on the High Seas! Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway 904.425.8055 www.scenica1a.org Perhaps no stretch of highway reaches further into America’s history than the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway. An officially designated American Byway®, the 72 miles of mostly two-lane roadway navigate nature’s beauty, history, and true serenity. The land and waters on either side of the Byway have been part of the sweep of American history, nature, archaeology, and recreation for nearly 500 years. Marineland Dolphin Adventure 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.471.1111 www.marineland.net Experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins at Marineland’s Dolphin Conservation Center. Enjoy these amazing animals through hands-on opportunities or if you prefer to observe, watch dolphins swim, play and interact with guests in programs. Medieval Torture Museum 100 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.373.7777 www.medievaltorturemuseum.com The emotions inspired by the “Medieval Torture Collection” will transport you back hundreds of years to some of the most miserable moments in human history. Our exhibit is a unique presentation that combines academic research with the contradictory, emotionally repulsive draw of a time when torture and torment were commonplace. Based on historical documents & engravings, we have amassed an unprecedented collection of cruelty, re-creating the atmosphere that prevailed through the Middle Ages. Oldest Store Museum Experience 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.3800 www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/oldest- store-museum Watch in amazement as friendly clerks, butchers and snake-oil salesmen demonstrate the latest inventions for turn-of-the-century living. Meet the proprietor, Mr. C.F. Hamblen. Discover the most modern and best time-saving miracles from 1900! Potter’s Wax Museum 31 Orange St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.9056 www.potterswax.com “Visit America’s first and finest wax museum.” More than 160 lifelike figures. See authentic wax statues from the original 1949 collection— fascinating examples of traditional methods of wax sculpting. Be a star! Have your picture taken next to your favorite singer, movie star or sports hero! We’re always adding new figures. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.824.1606 www.ripleys.com/staugustine For more than 50 years, visitors have enjoyed the original Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. Experience the museum that has created a sensation worldwide. More than 800 exhibits of unusual, strange and even weird oddities, curiosities and interactive exhibits. San Sebastian Winery 157 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.826.1594 www.sansebastianwinery.com Discover the art of winemaking during an interesting audio-visual presentation and guided walking tour of the wine-production facility. Enjoy the fun and educational wine tasting, offering a selection of San Sebastian wines. Winery tours and tasting last approximately one hour. The Wine Shop features gourmet foods, unique gift items, wine accessories and gift baskets. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park & Rookery 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.824.3337 www.alligatorfarm.com See every crocodilian species, including the rare white alligator, exotic birds, a Komodo dragon and much more in a lush tropical setting. St. Augustine Aquarium 2045 S.R. 16, St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.429.9777 www.saaquarium.com St. Augustine Aquarium offers an 80,000-gallon Snorkel Adventure, interactive Shark & Stingray Lagoon, eel, seahorse and hands-on exhibits. St. Augustine Distillery Company 112 Riberia St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.825.4962 www.staugustinedistillery.com You won’t be disappointed by a tour of this stunning distillery housed in a historic, 1920s, ice-manufacturing plant. Watch spirits made from scratch with locally farmed ingredients, in copper-pot stills, using age-old techniques. St. Augustine Distillery’s line of distilled spirits includes super premium whisky, gin, rum and vodka. St. Augustine’s Old Jail 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.3800 www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/old-jail Built in 1891, the Authentic Old Jail was designed to look like a fine hotel on the outside but is a real frontier-era jail on the inside. Costumed “deputies” show you the cell blocks, the maximum-security area and the sheriff’s living quarters. FloridasHistoricCoast.com 31