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Peanuts are available at The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, allowing children (and willing adults) to feed the peacocks who roam the grounds.![The real fountain of youth?]()
The quest for the Fountain of Youth was supposedly what drove Ponce de Leon to set sail, eventually landing in Florida. It's a story with little basis in fact, but the myth has endured.![A truly walk-able city]()
St. George's Street is a pedestrian-only thoroughfare filled with cafes, bars, restaurants and galleries.![Range of the Jaguar exhibit -- Jacksonville Zoo]()
Close to St. Augustine, the Jacksonville Zoo is a must for animal lovers or those with children. It features several award-winning and must-see exhibitions, including the new Land of the Tiger exhibit and the Range of the Jaguar exhibit.![Get spooked on a Ghost Tour]()
One of America's most haunted cities, no visit to St. Augustine is complete without a ghost tour. Many roam the city at night, both by foot and by trolley.![Henry Flagler statue in front of Flagler College]()
A founder of Standard Oil, American industrialist Henry Flagler had a huge architectural impact on St. Augustine. Several of its most prominent and beautiful buildings--including the Hotel Ponce de Leon (now Flagler College), Casa Monica Hotel, and the Hotel Alcazar (now the Lightner Museum) were owned or commissioned by Flagler.![Glittering Gold Leaf on the Flagler College ceiling]()
Real gold leaf adorns the ceiling of Flagler College. It was originally built as the Hotel Ponce de Leon, an exclusive winter escape for New York high society.![St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum]()
Designed by Disney Imagineers, the St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum houses one of the world's largest authentic pirate artifact collections.![Mission Nombre de Dios]()
Mission Nombre de Dios is the site of America's first Catholic Mass. It is expected that King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain will be visiting later this year to mark the 450th anniversary of St. Augustine's establishment by Spain.St. Augustine: Exploring Florida's little known paradise
St. Augustine is under the radar compared to Florida hotspots like Miami, Orlando and Daytona but as one of America's oldest cities there's plenty of history, family-friendly activities, beach property and restaurants to explore.
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