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ATTRACTIONS

ATTRACTIONS

ATTRACTIONS
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 . As one of only two U . S . Department of Transportation officially designed All-American Roads in the State of Florida , the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway is a gem in the America ’ s Byway ® collection . This 72-mile stretch of mostly two-lane roadway along the Atlantic Ocean showcases the best of northeast Florida ’ s history , culture , recreation , scenic and natural beauty . 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 .
City Gate Spirits
11 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.454.8006 www . citygatespirits . com Located in the heart of downtown St . Augustine , City Gate Spirits is a microdistillery producing flavored moonshine , rum and vodka . Drop in for a free tasting of their spirit selections , enjoy beautiful bayfront views , choose a bottle to enjoy during your trip , and take one home as the ultimate consumable souvenir .
Classic Car Museum of St . Augustine
4730 US 1 S ., St . Augustine , FL 32086 904.806.4625 www . ccmstaug . com Classic Car Museum of St . Augustine is a perfect complement to the rich history of this magnificent city . With Cars ranging from the early 1800s to present day , it helps portray the city through the ever-evolving automobile .
First Coast Sailing Association
904.234.7404 www . staugustineraceweek . com Seven days of racing along the city ’ s bayfront , on the Tolomato River and on the Atlantic Ocean . Free live music on stage for everyone downtown in the Meehan ’ s big party tent . Awesome food and beverage vendors will serve up tasty treats to keep the party going . Sailors , spectators , and party people can join in on land , in the bay , or on the high seas !
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
9600 Oceanshore Blvd ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 407.563.4701 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 .
Oldest Store Museum Experience
167 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.3800 www . trolleytours . com / st-augustine / oldest-store-museum Step back in time and discover the latest and best time saving miracles from 1900 at St . Augustine ’ s Oldest Store Museum Experience . Watch in amazement as friendly clerks , a butcher and Snake Oil Salesman demonstrate the very latest inventions for turn of the century living . Steam Driven Tractor , Tonics & Elixirs , Health Underwear , Corn Sheller , Guns and Ammunition , Goat Powered Washing Machine , Bikes , Trikes , Gossip and so much more !
Old Jail Museum
167 San Marco Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.3800 www . trolleytours . com / st-augustine / old-jail Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places , The Old Jail is a must-visit when in St . Augustine ! Built to look like a hotel in the Romanesque Revival style and painted in an unassuming color , visitors will find that the Old Jail has been renovated to give tourists a glimpse into the daily lives of St . Augustine ’ s most notorious prisoners living under the penal system of the 19th and early 20th centuries . Costumed actors tell tales of the jail and its occupants , and even book you as an inmate ! Additionally , the Old Jail has a large collection of weapons and artifacts for you to inspect up close and is one of just a few prisons of its kind still standing . It would be a crime if you didn ’ t stop by for a visit !
Potter ’ s Wax Museum
31 Orange St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.3800 www . potterswax . com Discover America ’ s first wax museum located in the heart of historic St . Augustine , Florida . Potter ’ s Wax Museum offers guests the ability to interact with over 160 wax figures , ranging from Hollywood A-listers to individuals who have shaped national history . See authentic wax statues from the original 1949 collection — fascinating examples of traditional methods of wax sculpting . Each historical character was painstakingly researched at the British Museum and created with incredible lifelike detail , with real human hair and costumes hand-made at the famous Court of St . James in England .
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 tastings , 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 St . Augustine Alligator Farm features 24 species of crocodilians from around the globe , see the rare white alligator , exotic birds , Komodo dragon , three species of Lemurs , Hoffman ’ s two-toed sloths and much more in a lush tropical setting !
St . Augustine Attractions Association www . staugustineflattractions . com For more than 30 years the St . Augustine Attractions Association has been committed to the promotion and marketing of attractions in St . Augustine and St . Johns County . Since the association ’ s inception by attraction leaders , the organization has been focused on member networking , professional development , and cooperative partnerships in efforts to follow the association mission of promoting the attractions industry .
St . Augustine Aquarium
2045 S . R . 16 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.429.9777 www . saaquarium . com St . Augustine Aquarium is an outdoor facility offering guided tours of seahorses , starfish and horseshoe crabs , an 80,000-gallon Florida Reef with a hundred colorful fish and stingray , interactive Shark & Stingray Cove , eel , hands-on touch exhibits and more ! Snorkeling also offered in the Florida Reef !
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-sourced ingredients , in copperpot stills , using age-old techniques . St . Augustine Distillery ’ s line of distilled spirits includes award-winning bourbon , gin , rum and vodka .
St . Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
12 Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 877.467.5863 www . thepiratemuseum . com Welcome to Pat Croce ’ s St . Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum . Relive the Golden Age of Piracy in a fantastic journey that takes you through exciting displays of authentic artifacts , real treasure and interactive fun !
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