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Palm Coast,Florida
Close to All Kinds of Fun!
Palm Coast, Flagler County has quickly become one of the most desirable communities in
Florida. Situated on the northeast coast of the state, Palm Coast’s luscious natural landscapes
and seascapes provide the perfect setting for some of the most spectacular planned communities on the entire southeastern seaboard. You’ll appreciate a comfortable cost of living, the
wonderful three-season climate, cutting-edge medical facilities, world-class golf courses, water
sports and angling, miles of seashore showcasing phenomenal sunrises and sunsets, local
character and flavor restaurants as well as branded eateries, plenty of shopping opportunities
– every aspect of the finest in coastal lifestyles awaits you in Palm Coast. Should you ever be
in the mood to venture out of this paradise, “just over there” our neighboring towns offer
you more extraordinary times filled with diverse cultural activities, museums, sporting events,
theme parks, and shopping excursions galore. Read on!
The oldest European city in the US, St. Augustine offers a plentiful array of popular attractions including Ponce
de Leon’s Fountain of Youth, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, and the original Ripley’s® Believe It or Not!
Swim with the dolphins at Marineland, the world’s first oceanarium. You will find an exciting, eclectic array of shops
nestled among historic structures downtown, and in more contemporary venues such as St. Augustine Outlets.
Daytona International Speedway is just one of many reasons to visit Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of sand
and sea luring visitors from far and wide, there is even an 11-mile stretch where driving on the beach is allowed.
Soak up the scenery from Florida’s tallest lighthouse at Ponce de Leon Inlet, and visit the amazing 5,000-gallon
aquarium at the Marine Science Center. A half hour away, tour historic DeLand, Volusia County seat, whose courthouse is considered one of Florida’s most beautiful. DeLand is also home to Stetson University, founded in 1883.
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida by population and by area, and is widely known for its professional
sports teams: The NFL Jaguars, the Suns of Southern League Baseball, the Arena Football League Sharks, the
Axemen of the USA Rugby League, and the Giants of the ABA. Museums, gardens, and zoos abound, as do
unmatched shopping options. Other top-ranked Jacksonville attractions include the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife
Sanctuary for endangered big cats, historic Kingsley Plantation, and the Riverside Arts Market.
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is located just east of Orlando and celebrated five decades of
space history on its 50th anniversary in July 2012. Recently, the Space Shuttle Atlantis was put on display in a new
90,000-square-foot facility, suspended with its payload bay doors open. View iconic landmarks like the launch
countdown clock and check out the Shuttle Landing Facility.
Orlando continues to reign supreme when it comes to theme parks. It’s home to Walt Disney World® Resort;
Universal Orlando® Resort; SeaWorld® Orlando with Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark,TM Orlando; Discovery Cove®;
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon; Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park; the Magic Kingdom® Park; DisneyQuest®
interactive theme park at Downtown Disney®; and futuristic Epcot®. There are also lovely gardens and museums
including the Harry P. Leu Gardens; the Orlando Museum of Art; and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of
American Art, featuring works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Professional sporting events and superior shopping also
abound in the Orlando area. n
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