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Review:
A little over an hour’s drive from Jacksonville or Daytona Beach, St. Augustine is America’s oldest town with a very young spirit. Old cobblestoned streets are lined with galleries, restaurants and shops, and the magnificent beach surrounded by timeless dunes that is a place for sun-worshippers – the city has attractions for any age or interest. If you are trying to keep the kids happy, start your explorations at the Alligator Farm, where you can get close to the beasts or watch them from the zip-line high above the trees. Check out the Pirate Museum, where Treasure Hunt is a sure hit with the kids. The Castillo de San Marcos is like a trip to the past with soldiers dressed in period costumes and original cannons booming from time to time. If you are looking for active Florida beach vacations, there is so much to do and see in St. Augustine, you will just have to come back.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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