Built with coquina, an almost indestructible limestone made up of broken sea shells and coral, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument cannot be missed. Nearby, Fort Matanzas is equally powerful and worth visiting.
History lovers should visit the Lightner Museum which houses exhibits including shrunken heads and mummies as well as stained glass and crystal items.
Other attractions include Fountain of Youth, World Golf Hall of Fame, Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, Spanish Quarter Museum, St Augustine Alligator Farm, Mission of Nombre de Dios, St Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, Potter’s Wax Museum, The Oldest Store Museum, Gonzalez-Alvarez House (Oldest House), Old St Augustine Village, Anastasia State Park and Freedom Trail.
With 43 miles of beach, several golf courses and marinas, Saint Augustine offers several sports as well as water sports activities. For an organised tour of the entire area, visit Flagler College.
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