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RIPLEY'S
BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
St. Augustine is
home to one of the famous Ripley's Believe It Or Not
museums. Some of the items featured in St. Augustine include
a gigantic Ferris Wheel, made by Meccano, Inc. and the world's
largest moving erector model containing 19,507 pieces standing
21.3' tall. You can also come and see Beauregard, a Six legged
cow, he lived 14 years with two extra legs growing from his back!
Ripley's is open daily 9 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year! Click here
for more information: www.staugustine-ripleys.com
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ST.
GEORGE STREET AND HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
For some of the best shopping in St. Augustine, visit St. George
Street located in the heart of the downtown area. This
three-block long, foot-traffic only street is host to over a
hundred different shops where you can find everything from Florida
souvenirs to antiques. It also has a number of eateries like
the Spanish Bakery which features authentic Spanish food, the
Milltop Tavern, and the Florida Cracker Cafe. Downtown St.
Augustine is also host to attractions such as the Lightner Museum,
Flagler College, the Casa Monica Hotel, the Castillo de San
Marcos, and the Spanish Government House. For more
information on the downtown area, click here: www.staugustine.com/visit/attractions/
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ALLIGATOR
FARM
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is
more than just an attraction, it is also a historic site. It had
the honor of being listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. They also work in conjunction with the University of
Florida on studying animals such as birds, snakes, and, of course,
alligators! For more information, click here:
www.alligatorfarm.com
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WORLD
GOLF VILLAGE
The World Golf Village is not only
home to two beautiful golf courses (The King and The Bear and The
Slammer and The Squire) but it also holds the World Golf Hall of
Fame, an I-MAX movie theater, an official PGA Tourstop shop, a
putt-putt course, and the Caddyshack restaurant owned by actor
Bill Murray and his brothers. For more information, click here:
www.wgv.com
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MARINELAND
Located
approximately twenty miles south of the city on A1A, Marineland is
the Nation's oldest oceanarium, home to Marineland is home to the
two oldest dolphins in captivity, Lillie Champagne and Nellie. Not
only can you see daily shows at Marineland, but you can also swim
with the dolphins! Marineland is also home to the University of
Florida's Whitney Lab where they study marine animals. For more
information, click here:
www.marineland.net
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