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A1A Scenic and Historic
Coastal Byway 904.425.8055 www . scenica1a . org Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway , Inc . is a volunteer organization dedicated to the stewardship of the U . S . Department of Transportation designated A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway in St . Johns and Flagler counties . Friends of A1A provides complimentary visitor resources including the collectible A1A Scenic Byway Map , and the locally curated A1A Scenic Mobi Tour . Showcasing the coastal corridor , visitors and residents can enjoy signature events like the Spoonbills and Sprockets Cycling Tour or famed Super Scenic 150 Mile Garage Sale . It ’ s all here for you on Florida ’ s All-American Road , the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway !
bestbet St . Augustine 800 Marketplace Drive , St . Augustine , FL ( located off I-95 at Exit 311 ) 904.646.0001 www . bestbetjax . com Your ultimate gaming and entertainment hub . Enjoy 49 exciting gaming tables , including various poker games like No Limit Hold ’ em , Omaha High low , PLO , & Seven Card stud . For the table games player bestbet St . Augustine features Ultimate Texas Hold ’ em , Three Card Poker , Fortune Pai Gow and One Card Poker . “ Aces Sports Bar and Grill ” features large screens for uninterrupted sports viewing . Don ’ t miss out on the Sushi bar , and full menu and bar . Discover a unique blend of gaming , sports , and socializing at bestbet St . Augustine .
The Bilotta Collection 151 Sawgrass Corners Drive , Suite 104 Ponte Vedra Beach , FL 32082 904.834.3109 ext . 109 www . bilottacollection . com The Bilotta Collection is America ’ s ONLY vintage sci-fi toy and vintage arcade museum that you can view up close and personal for an experience like no other . This world-class eclectic mix of iconic rarities provides visitors with a glimpse into the history and culture of a bygone era . Located between Jacksonville Beach and historic St . Augustine , the Bilotta Collection welcomes tours by appointment only . Experience the wonder of it all - schedule your visit today !
City Gate Spirits 11 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.454.8006 www . citygatespirits . com Sip on Florida Memories in historic St . Augustine ! Enjoy samples of City Gate Spirits ’ whiskey , moonshine , rum , and vodka in their tasting room , located directly across from the Castillo de San Marcos . Voted Best Craft Specialty Spirits Distillery 2022 by USA Today !
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 late 1800s to present day , it helps portray the city through the ever-evolving automobile .
Colonial Oak Music Park 27 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.342.2857 www . thecolonialoakmusicpark . com Though positioned on the busiest street in the Nation ’ s Oldest City , Colonial Oak Music Park is a hidden gem that ’ s just enough off the beaten path . A multi-faceted attraction and destination , the park is part music venue , part private event space and a unique reprieve for individuals , couples and families looking to experience a piece of Old Florida .
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 !
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway , Jacksonville , FL 32218 904-757-4463 www . JacksonvilleZoo . org Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is the only walking safari in Northeast Florida . Discover the earth ’ s wildlife through interactive and educational experiences . A true family adventure , Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is changing daily and is dedicated to consistently improving .
Magic Hideaway 95 Cordova St , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.6763 www . magichideaway . com A brilliant magic and mind-reading experience with award-winning Master Magician Bill Abbott at the iconic Casa Monica Resort & Spa . Indulge in a complimentary cocktail in the opulent Cobalt Lounge before being ushered into the Magic Hideaway , a boutique showroom with a vintage jazz vibe . One of the most intimate magic shows in the world featuring interactive mind-bending illusions happening literally inches away from you !
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 904.829.9056 www . potterswaxmuseum . 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 ! Zip through the treetops and conquer aerial obstacles on The St . Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park ’ s thrilling zip line attraction , Crocodile Crossing .
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