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FEATURES 4 Helpful Info for Visitors Planes, Trains, Buses and Limos
8 Maps of Florida
How Far To My Destination?
10 Florida’s Historic First Coast 448 Years Old & Counting Up!
DEPARTMENTS
14 Sports & Recreation
Vistors information page Helpful phone numbers
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First Coast Locator Map How to get there
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Aces, Jaguars, Eagles & Diamonds
20 Historical Time Line To The Beginning Of The 20th Century
22 Dining. . . And About Wines
First Coast Golf Guide 19 Sampling our finest courses Attractions Fun for the whole family
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Sip & Savor ”We Don’t Blame You”! Whatever your taste may be, the First Coast is sure to please.
24 Destination:The Riverwalk The St. Johns Travels Through It
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28 The Beaches Await You Where The Surf Meets The Dunes
42 America’s Oldest Neighborhood The Oldest City In All Its Ancient Glory
51 Attractions For All Ages Friendship Fountain Downtown Jacksonville Publisher and President Len Charnley Slack Contributing Editor & Consultant Chan Sullivan Graphics & Pre-Press Hallelujah! Graphics - Billy Richards 904-891-7420 • graphicdesign@bellsouth.net
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AIRLINE INFORMATION Jacksonville International Airport.......................... 9 0 4 - 7 4 1 - 4 9 0 2 St. Augustine/St. Johns County Airport................ 9 0 4 - 8 2 4 - 1 9 9 5 AirTran ................................................................ 8 0 0 - 2 4 7 - 8 7 2 6 American Airlines ................................................ 8 0 0 - 4 3 3 - 7 3 0 0 Continental Airlines ............................................. 8 0 0 - 2 3 1 - 0 8 5 6 DeltaAirlines..................................800-221-1212 Lufthansa Airlines . .............................................. 8 0 0 - 6 4 5 - 3 8 8 0 Northwest Airlines ............................................... 8 0 0 - 2 2 5 - 2 5 2 5 SouthWest Airlines .............................................. 8 0 0 - 4 3 5 - 9 7 9 2 T WA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0 0 - 2 2 1 - 2 0 0 0 UnitedAirlines.................................800-241-6522 USAirways.....................................800-428-4322
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Daytona Bch. 175 - 234 223 96 415 258 79 54 337 440 202 53 239 153 197 Ft. Lauderdale 252 234 - 139 325 181 24 295 216 565 667 210 287 466 248 42 Fort Myers
129 223 139 - 303 274 144 208 160 459 562 72 265 361 125 125
Jacksonville
211 96 325 303 - 506 349 102 143 267 370 153 38 172 229 283
Key West
403 415 181 274 506 - 160 466 390 735 838 346 468 637 399 226
Miami
273 258 24 144 349 160 - 309 232 578 681 216 311 480 261 74
Ocala
108 79 295 208 102 466 309 - 79 269 372 151 85 171 98 256
Orlando
118 54 216 160 143 390 252 79 - 348 451 139 105 260 84 170
Panama City 334 337 564 459 267 735 578 269 348 - 103 387 298 98 353 525 Pensacola
437 440 997 562 370 838 681 372 451 103 - 490 401 202 446 628
Sarasota
57 202 210 72 253 346 216 151 139 387 490 - 236 289 53 190
St. Augustine 194 53 287 265 38 468 311 85 105 298 401 236 - 210 183 245 Tallahassee
236 239 486 361 172 637 480 171 260 98 202 289 200 - 245 427
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West Palm Bch 232 197 42 125 283 223 74 256 170 525 628 190 273 407 203 -
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Florida’s Historic First Coast . . . 448 years old and counting up! Florida’s First Coast is located in the northeast corner of Florida, and is home
to over one million people, with Jacksonville “Florida’s River City By-The-
Sea” at its hub, and the beaches just minutes away. The modern high-rises of
downtown Jacksonville show little evidence that this community was settled before the Pilgrims landed nearly 400 years ago.
This modern community is proud of its past as it looks to the future. The Riverwalk’s Northbank expansion provides a mooring area for the
cruise ships Jacksonville hopes will make the Riverwalk their home port in the near future. Jacksonville Naval Air Station, home of the
original Blue Angels, has been a strong contributor to the local
economy for over sixty years, and the Mayport Naval Station is fast becoming one of the busiest military ports in the country.
The climate offers year-round sports and recreation. Mild winters
with cool spring and fall temperatures enhance warm summers
filled with sunshine. Our climate is ideal for all indoor and outdoor
activities. Spend the day exploring 12,000 years of Jacksonville history
at the Museum of Science and History, one of the city’s most popular
attractions. Take in a Broadway-style show, the FCCJ Artist Series brings a host of headline productions, or perhaps spend an evening at the symphony.
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra season begins each autumn and continues until spring. The Jacksonville
Zoological Gardens, home to more than 800 birds, reptiles and mammals are the zoo’s attractions that range from a walk-through aviary to the new Great Apes enclosure. And don’t forget the petting zoo.
Visit Fort Caroline National Memorial, a replica fort that commemorates the French Huguenot colony that was
built in 1564 and settled by explorer Rene de Laudonierre. The riverfront park also features hiking trails. Stroll through the galleries and beautiful riverfront gardens at the Cummer Gallery of Art and Gardens, or enjoy a picnic lunch under the limbs of the Treaty Oak in Jessie Ball DuPont Park.
Friendship Fountain is nearby and the mile-long Southbank Riverwalk is just a few steps away, and offers a fantastic
view of the downtown skyline. Also downtown and directly across the St. Johns River is the Jacksonville Landing, a festival marketplace packed with dozens of small boutiques and restaurants. 10
Learning about local history is something that is
enjoyed by all ages. And few places in Florida are more historic than Kingsley Plantation, the state’s oldest remaining
plantation home. Located on remote and picturesque Fort George Island. Discover northeast Florida’s best kept secret,
Jacksonville Beach. Come find our white sandy beaches and throw away your day planner! Only minutes away from the Georgia border, Jacksonville Beach offers excitement or a
quiet getaway. Tucked away on Florida’s A1A, our treasures await your discovery.
Enjoy a scenic ride across the magnificent St. Johns River
Whether you’re a business person, fisherman,
golfer, or a family looking for good clean fun, Jacksonville Beach is your place. Nationally
recognized
for our lifeguard training programs, our beaches are protected year-round. The
Red Cross Life Saving
station houses one of the
country’s only remaining volunteer
Elegant lobby at the Hilton Bayfront St. Augustine
life
saving
organizations. With all the
Above: Accommodations from elegant to family style mark the affordability available on the First Coast.
amenities of a beach resort
community, Jacksonville
Top right: Beautiful, St. Johns River as seen from the motorized passenger excursions that run daily from the banks of the Jacksonville Riverwalk.
Beach welcomes you with
the hospitality of a small home town. Choose from
Right: Jacksonville Beaches volunteer Red Cross Life Saving Station still serves the visiting public.
our first class accommodations ranging from oceanfront
The fabled Blue Angels, the United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, performed their first flight demonstration in June 1946 at their home base here at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. We salute the American Military and protectors of freedom everywhere.
hotels to small intimate motels and bed and breakfasts. Dine at oceanfront restaurants offering Florida’s finest seafood and local specialities or at unique restaurants and pubs throughout this exciting city.
With the Jacksonville skyline framing the background, the Blue Angels return from a recent local demonstration flight at NAS Jacksonville.
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As the saying goes
“24 miles of beaches and the rest is history”
Nearby St. Augustine exudes a playful charm created
by a contradiction of Old and New World Influences. Mixed
together they create a refreshing mixture of antiquated
romance, youthful vibrance, and Southern sweetness. Evidence of the magic and mystery of St. Augustine is revealed in more than 60 historic sites and attractions.
Many of these points of interest are tucked along canopied roads of moss-draped oaks. Streets are lined by signature
Ripley’s “Ghost Train” arrives at the Castle Warden.
coquina cottages topped with red clay roofs. Two National
One of St. Augustine’s natural attractions are the
heritage: The impenetrable Castillo de San Marcos (1695),
of St. Augustine is a 752 acre forest that serves as a refuge
Monuments reflect the prevalent Spanish and Minorcan
state parks. Favor-Dykes State Park, on the southern tip
the nation’s oldest masonry fortress, and Fort Matanzas
for endangered bald eagles and wood storks. Trails and
(1742) which can be reached only by boat.
camping areas are found along meandering marshes.
Since 1903, visitors have discovered St. Augustine’s
Every day is eventful in St. Augustine. There are 45
past at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. Thought
spirited year-round celebrations of heritage and heroism.
attraction. The Mission of Nombre de Dios (1565) is the
office to Drake’s Raid in 1586. Another popular event is the
can also see the remains of the 1808 City Gate, that are now
to be Ponce de Leon’s eternal spring, it is Florida’s oldest
Reenactments range from the 18th century royal transfer of
location that began Christianity in the United States. Visitors
reenactment of the 1740’s torchlit Spanish Night Watch.
a grand archway of the oldest city.
amazingly varied and rich fine arts environment. Working
St. Augustine and the surrounding area have an
Shimmering sunlight reflects afternoon colors at the marina in beautiful Camachee Cove, quietly resting between Vilano Beach and historic St. Augustine, Florida
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. . . and all ages love St. Augustine
in every medium imaginable, art lovers can check out the work of more than 230 locain l artists in galleries and shops around the city. The antiques scene is no less sparkling. St. Augustine alone has more than 50 antiques dealers displaying their one-of-a-kind treasures.
In 1513, when Ponce de Leon first saw Florida, near the mouth of the St.
Johns River, the flowers were in full Easter bloom so he called it La Florida (the flowering). Although de Leon did not stay long, the name has never left us.
The Spanish influence is everywhere in St. Augustine’s buildings. Many
of its hotels, museums, churches, inns and public places have a distinct colonial
flair. Spectacular archways, flying buttresses, stained glass windows and the World Golf Village Hall of Fame is surrounded by the amenities of a visitor’s paradise. magnificent lobbies of Henry M. Flagler’s grand hotels, all evoke a by-gone era.
Spanish colonial life. This living theater allows visitors to see how early settlers went about their lives, how they
repulsed invaders or were occupied by them. These festivals are staged during all seasons of the year and are fun and informative and provide a perfect way for a family to learn together. Anastasia Island, between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean is an 18 mile vacationer’s paradise perfect for
all outdoor recreational activities. Here you’ll find beautiful, clean, sandy beaches, the county fishing pier and the Anastasia
State Recreation Area, which offers camping, hiking, nature
trails, birding, picnicking, fishing and volleyball. You’ll have an ample opportunity to view the spectacular
abundance of native wildlife.
Our coastal waters are home to dolphins, playful,
intelligent creatures often spotted frolicking in the waves close to shore. The St. Johns River has a sizeable colony
of manatees. Spotting one of these gentle creatures in
the wild is a thrill you’ll not soon forget. Looking for
American alligators is another favorite of visitors to Florida. Usually shy, they pose almost no threat to boaters
and fishermen. Watch closely-that log may become an
alligator! As it glides away, leaving few ripples, visitors marvel at its prehistoric grace.
Bridge of Lions recently re-constructed welcomes visitors to Anastasia Island.
In spring and summer, flowers and shrubs are ablaze with color, reminding us all of Ponce de Leon’s name for our beautiful peninsular, “La Florida”. 13
Sports
on our First Coast
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, which opened in 2003, is one of the premier Minor League ballparks in North America. The ballpark was the first completed project of the Better Jacksonville Plan. Featuring an old-fashioned design, brick facade and a grass seating berm, the Baseball Grounds reminds fans of the days of yesteryear and preserves all of the wonderful tradition baseball has to offer. The vivid sight-lines capture the action up-
close while providing fans with comfortable seating and easy access to concessions and restrooms. The Baseball Grounds also features 12 luxury skyboxes, four skydecks, a large scoreboard and videoboard, a playground, and the “knuckle,” a unique nine-foot high mound for seating at the left field corner. The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville combines two ingredients that make it an utter success: A downtown location with novel use of its surroundings, and a lively atmosphere, bolstered by a freshly energized fan base. Jacksonville is, after all, the largest city in the United States (land size-wise) with a metro population around one million folks. So it stands to reason that their new baseball stadium should shine in comparison to many of it’s Double-A brethren, located in cities a tenth its size.
AFFILIATE Photo courtesy Jacksonville Suns © 2013
The Grounds are part of the Jacksonville Sports Complex and is nestled between EverBank Stadium, home of the NFL’s Jaguars, and the Jacksonville Arena. For information call (904) 358-2846
The AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament Each July, Jacksonville hosts the AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, the largest of its kind in the United States. Held at Jim King Park on Sisters Creek on the Intracoastal Waterway, this event brings professional and amateur anglers vie for the cash prizes over the week long event. Festivities held during the week include a Junior Angler Tournament for fishing enthusiasts under the age of 16, a food festival, boat show, and kids’ play area, call 251-3011.
The TPC at Sawgrass
The TPC at Sawgrass which had its inaugural year in 1980, is the flagship of well over a dozen Tournament Players Clubs that exist nationwide. Nineteen years after opening, the TPC still boasts two of the most recognized courses in golf-the Stadium Course and the Valley Course.
Championships have been won and lost on the TPC’s Island Green, the 17th hole.
Tournament Week July 15-20, 2013 ATP Tour The ATP’s accelerated growth and increased operational needs prompted the construction of a new 22,000 square foot building that now serves as the ATP’s corporate headquarters for North and Latin America. In 2012, ATP is now in its 24th year at Ponte Vedra Beach. The ATP oversees a circuit of events, which includes 65 tournaments in 31 countries on 6 continents. We invite you to visit the ATP’s International Headquarters and experience the dynamic excitement of “tennis that’s out of this world” For more information and dates call 285-8000.
The ATP Tennis Club offers competitive & noncompetitive play leagues. Call (904) 285-6400
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In Northeast Florida, football is a special pastime of longtime residents and visitors alike. Listed below are the phone numbers & addresses of favorite First Coast professional & collegiate teams.
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The stadium’s signature Island Green at the 17th hole captivates golfers worldwide. Each year, the best players in golf try to tame this Pete Dye course. The success of the TPC at Sawgrass has spawned a network of Tournament Players Clubs in the United States. For more information and tour dates call 285-7888, membership 285-3233. The First Coast has an abundance of collegiate sports among the more notable is Jacksonville University and its basketball program and new football program., along with one of Florida’s fastest rising stars, the University of North Florida and its well-balanced athletic program of men’s and women’s sports. There is so much to do here on Florida’s gateway to the tropics that the toughest decision is always what to do first. Football, baseball, golf, arena football, basketball, swimming, automobile racing, marathon runs, boating, deep sea and fresh water fishing, surfing, water skiing . . . we’ve even got the Mug Races-sorry, no downhill toboggan. For the most up to date events and activities call any of the area’s Visitor & Convention Bureaus-Page 4.
Jacksonville JAGUARS
One ALLTEL Stadium Place Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 633-6000 website: www.jaguars.com
University of Florida GATORS
226 S. W. 13th St. Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 375-4683 website: www.gatorzone.com
Florida State University Seminoles
P. O. Box 2195 Tallahassee, FL 32316 (850) 644-1830 website: www.seminoles.com
University of Georgia Bulldogs
P. O. Box 1472 Athens, GA 30603 (706) 542-1231 website: www.georgiadogs.com
Jacksonville‘s EverBank Field, the home of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Located nearby is the new sports complex, the Veterans Memorial Arena and the Suns Baseball Grounds. Just east of downtown Jacksonville and bordered by the St. Johns River.
The Jacksonville Jaguars Finding any favorite sport on Florida’s First Coast is comparatively easy to do given the wide variety if activities to choose from. Jacksonville is the home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have already been recognized as the team that never gives up, much to the adoration of an already fevered local public. Jacksonville’s EverBank Field, the state-of-the-art home for the Jaguars has a capacity of more than 73,000 fans, including more than 10,000 Club Seats and 85 Suites. With enormous twin 60 x 156 foot scoreboards with 24 x 32 foot Sony Jumbo Tron screens, this is a great setting to watch major-league football at its best. There’s not an undesirable seat in the house. (904) 633-6000
The University of Florida “Gators” The “Gators” football program first formed in 1906, and since then has made quite the impact on the college football scene. Throughout the years the Gators have won numerous SEC championships as well as multiple national titles, most famously with Tim Tebow. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is nicknamed “the Swamp”, opened over 80 years ago. (352) 375-4683 “Gator” alumni Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy winner is now a member of the New York Jets.
The Jacksonville Sharks The Sharks are a professional arena football team based in Jacksonville, playing their home games at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, known for sponsorship purposes as Sea Best Field. The team is part of the South Division of the American Conference (AC) in the Arena Football League (AFL), and are most notable for being the only team in the history of all professional sports to have won the championship of their division in every season of their entire existence. The Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena is a 15,000 seat multi-purpose arena. Jacksonville The Veterans Memorial Arena is the home of the Jacksonville Sharks in the new Sports Complex.
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Courtesy of World Golf Hall of Fame
Where to Play Golf on the First Coast
Florida’s First Coast is synonymous with golf. This guide offers a sampling of some of our finest courses. What’s more, this is the home of the World Headquarters for the PGA TOUR, The TPC at Sawgrass, the exciting World Golf Village & the PGA Hall of Fame.
Champions Club at Julington Creek 1111 Durbin Creek Blvd. • 287-4653
Cimarrone Country Club 2690 Cimarrone Bird. • 287-2000
St. Augustine
Golf Practice Ranges
Jacksonville Beaches Golf Course 605 S. Penman Rd. • 247-6184
St. Augustine Shores Golf Club US 1 (2 mi. N of 206) • 794-4653
Champions Club at Julington Creek 1111 Durbin Creek Blvd., Jax
Ponte Vedra Beach Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass 110 TPC Blvd. • 285-PUTT
St. Johns County Golf Club 4900 Cypress Links Blvd. • 825-4900
Fiddlers Green Golf Course 13715 Lake Newman St., Jax
World Golf Village The Slammer & The Squire • 940-6100 The King & The Bear • 940-6200
Golf Club of Jacksonville 315 S. Hampton Club Way, St. Aug.
Beaches
Palm Valley Golf Club 1075 Palm Valley Rd. • 285-8978 Windsor Parke Golf Club 4747 Hodges Bivd. • 223-4653
Bunnell/Palm Coast
Middleburg
Avenues Golf Range & Academy 12121 Phillips Hwy.
St. Augustine Shores Golf Club US 1 (2 mi. N of 206) • 794-4653
The Ravines • 282-2701 Rt. 21 S., east on S.R. 318 for 1 mile
Grand Reserve • (386) 313-2966 235 Grand Reserve Blvd. Fr. Palm Coast so. on US1, 4.5 mi.
Amelia Island
Fernandina Municipal Golf Club 2800 Bill Melton Rd. • 277-7370
Sunbeam Driving Range 4448 Sunbeam Rd., Mandarin University Golf Range 6240 Ft. Caroline Rd., Arlington
Where Golf Is Still Fun! For the Best Value in St. Johns County • Public Welcome
St. Augustine Shores • 18 Hole Public Course • Rental Clubs Available • Golf Clinics-Instruction Available Frank Anderson • Director of Golf/Lessons
For TEE Times & Rates Call:
(904) 794-GOLF (4653)
Restaurant & Lounge open 7 days a week.
Driving Range open ‘til dark!
707 Shores Blvd. just off US 1 South • St. Augustine (5 miles south of SR 312 - 2 miles north of SR 206)
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•Historical Time Line• Up to the beginning of the 20th century
This historical time line is color- coded, so while it includes partial First Coast history, you will know the significance of each date as it pertains to the corresponding area. Jacksonville is Blue, St. Augustine is Green, & Florida as a whole is Red.
Prior to 1513: The Northeast portion of Florida was occupied by the Timucuan Tribe. These Native Americans stood a good head and shoulder taller than the first European explorers. The average adult Timucuan height was 6 feet 6 inches; the average height of the Europeans? 4 feet 7 inches. March 27, 1513: Spanish explorer, Don Juan Ponce de Leon, first sighted the east coast of Florida while in search of gold and silver. Ponce de Leon claimed the land for Spain and named it La Florida, “the Flower”. 1562: French Huguenots, under Jean Ribault, founded a colony at Ft. Caroline on the St. Johns River. There is currently a National Memorial at this site. Early 1565: French establish a fort and colony at the mouth of the St. Johns River, near what is currently the Mayport Naval Station, soon to be the permanent home for the U. S. Navy’s nuclear aircraft carriers.
Pedro Menendez De Aviles, (1519-1574) Spanish mariner who founded St. Augustine, Florida in 1565. Courtesy: Potter’s Wax Museum
In 1565, Menendez was commissioned by King Philip II to equip an expedition to establish a colony in Florida. There were two objectives in the mission; the first was to establish fortified enclaves along the coastline that would protect Spanish treasure fleets returning to Spain by way of the Bahamas, and the second was to eliminate French Huguenot settlements in the Florida region. Menendez set sail from Spain on July 29, 1565 and on August 28 he entered a harbor on the coast of Florida. Our nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, was founded 11 days later. He then attacked the French garrison at Fort Caroline at the mouth of the St. Johns River. The Spanish slaughtered everyone in the fort, including survivors from a French force that had set out earlier to attack him at sea but were shipwrecked in a hurricane. Menendez returned to Spain in 1567, was appointed Governor of Cuba in 1568 and perfected the convoy-escort strategy to protect the Spanish treasure ships from pirates and corsairs. In 1568 and 1570 he returned to America and sent exploratory parties up the Chesapeake Bay and the Rappahnnock River. Shortly before his death in 1574 he was recalled to Spain and was appointed Captain General of the Armada that was to invade England.
Late 1565: As per the instruction of the King of Spain, Menendez vanquished the French garrisons on the St. Johns River. This was done to ensure the safety of Spain’s treasure fleet that sailed along Florida’s coastline.
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1569: Fort Matanzas was built on Rattlesnake Island. This small fort served as a warning post to inform the city of invaders from the south.
Sept. 8, 1565: St. Augustine was founded by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Spain’s most experienced Admiral. Menendez named the settlement St. Augustine in honor of the Saint whose feast day it was when he first sighted the shore on August 28. 1586: The English Pirate, Sir Francis Drake, attacked, pillaged and burned St. Augustine. During the next 100 years, St. Augustine enjoyed an uneventful, slow growth and rebuilding. The populace of about 700 only increased to 1,000 by 1688. 1672: Spanish start construction of a stone fortress on St. Augustine’s bayfront. 1702: The English Governor of Carolina conducted a 2 month siege against St. Augustine. Although every building of importance was destroyed, the English were unable to overtake the nearly completed fort. 1756: The Castillo de San Marcos is officially dedicated. 1821/1822: Cowford, a village on the north bank of the St. Johns River, lays plans to become the city of Jacksonville, named after General Andrew Jackson. 1832: Jacksonville is incorporated. William J. Mills is elected the first mayor of Jacksonville.
Osceola, (1800-1838) Respected Native American. Shortly after the Creek Wars (1813 1814), Osceola and other Creeks retreated Courtesy Potter’s to Florida and banded Wax Museum with the Seminoles. During his twenties, Osceola became known as a successful hunter and a courageous war hero. He was awarded recognition that was normally reserved only for the Chiefs. In April of 1835, after one of many battles with the U.S. Troops, Osceola was briefly captured. Upon his escape he began to organize his warriors in an effort to stop an attempt by government troops to relocate his people to a reservation west of the Mississippi River. This marked the beginning of the second Seminole war. By December of that same year Osceola had ambushed and killed Wiley Thompson, the U.S. Indian agent. From the Everglades, Osceola engaged in guerrilla warfare tactics always avoiding a direct pitched battle. In October 1837, Osceola and his warriors were captured while under a flag of truce. General Thomas S. Jessup deceived Osceola and imprisoned him in St. Augustine’s fort. Osceola died (Jan. 30, 1838) at Fort Moultrie, S.C. Public outrage at Jessup’s trickery tarnished the army’s image. With respect for Osceola, several towns and counties in various states were named in his honor.
1836: The Seminole War of 1836 was a failed effort by the Seminole Tribe to retain control of Florida from the Americans. This dispute lasted about 18 months and ended just south of St. Augustine where two prominent Seminole leaders were captured. 1845: Florida becomes the 27th State of the Union. Tallahassee was selected as the state capital. This decision was a compromise between St. Augustine and Pensacola, both of which were difficult to reach from most parts of the state. 1862: Civil War Union forces take control of the First Coast area. St. Augustine is held until the end of the war. Jacksonville is burned
and destroyed after just one year of occupation. 1864: The Battle of Olustee occurs, the only major battle of the Civil War to be be fought in Florida. 1865: The end of the Civil War brought the beginning of tourism to the First Coast. The Northern soldiers took home reports of Jacksonville’s mild clear winters, thus creating the first Florida tourism market. Prior to St. Augustine having any notable hotels, Jacksonville was a cosmopolitan tourist city. 1883: The Flagler Era Begins. During the 1883-84 winter Henry M.Flagler, one of the founders of Standard Oil, visited St. Augustine. From this visit came the construction of the Ponce de Leon Hotel and the Alcazar Hotel. Currently Flagler College and the Lightner Museum respectively. These posh resorts lead St. Augustine to be known as the Riviera of the South.
Lightner Museum: Originally built in 1888 as the Hotel Alcazar by Henry Flagler, the structure was later purchased to house Otto C. Lightner’s collection of art and artifacts. On display are 19th-century furniture, Tiffany glass, porcelain art, antique dolls and other artifacts give you a glimpse of 19th century life.
1887-1914: FIRES! During this relatively short time period both St. Augustine and Jacksonville experienced disastrous city fires. In 1887 flames swept the St. Augustine Cathedral and destroyed much of the block north of the plaza. Jacksonville was totally rebuilt after the great fire of 1901. It returned as a modern city of brick and stone becoming Florida’s largest metropolis. The rebuilding continued
Sir Francis Drake, (1540-1596) English admiral and explorer, the founder of the English naval tradition. Drake inherited strong
Courtesy Potter’s protestant views from Wax Museum his father which made
his fight with Spain a matter of conscience as well as of material gain. The Drakes were related to the wealthy Hawkins at Plymouth. After an unpublicized voyage across the Atlantic, Drake was placed in his first command in the squadron of John Hawkins, which was active in the slave trade between Africa and the Spanish colonies in the West Indies. This voyage of 1566 to 1567 ended in disaster when the Spanish attacked English ships at San Juan de Ulua on the eastern coast of Mexico. Hawkins, as treasurer of the navy, and Drake, as a privateer, sought revenge for this event. Drake first drew the attention of the rest of the world to England as a rising sea power when he sailed around the world in the early 1580’s. The queen knighted him as the first captain to have circumnavigated the globe. (Magellan’s claim was disputed since he had died during the voyage of his ship the Vittoria from 1519-1522.) The year 1585 marks the beginning of open war with Spain. Drake was appointed to command an amphibious expedition to the West Indies. By this point in his career, Drake has mastered tactics of combined operations enabling him to capture Santo Domingo, Cartegena and St. Augustine, Florida. He also removed the settlers under Ralph Lane at Roanoke, Virginia at their own request. This ended Sir Walter Raleigh’s first American colony. Drake returned to England in 1586.
in St. Augustine after a disastrous fire in 1914 wiped out many of the buildings in the older section of the city between the city gates and the plaza. 1908: The first motion picture studios open in Jacksonville, helping it become the “world’s winter film capital”. After the Fire: The fires that devastated Jacksonville and St. Augustine created a clean slate upon which each community arose to be what is today a thriving business, cultural and historic region currently known as Florida’s First Coast. 21
. . .And About Wines
Listed below is a helpful guide in your enjoyment of dining out, and in the selection of what wines are served with a specific dish.
Simpler versions of beef and lamb. Macaroni Parisienne Terrine, some veal dishes. Chicken-roasted or braised.
Swiss tarte l’oignon. Fondue, Riesling veal dishes, trout. Chenin Blanc Nebbiolo Cabernet Sauvignon
Salmon braised in red wine. Beef bourguignon. Estofat of beef.
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Turkey, chicken, lamb, duck, steak.
Carinane Cabernet Sauvignon
Beef, stews, roast fowl, tomato Merlot dishes. Gewurztraminer
Lamb, chicken & fowl (white). Nuits St. George Roast turkey, fish, light chicken dishes. Ham. Dry Riesling Beef, lamb, cheese. Fruits, cheeses, dessert wine. Shrimp, lobster, crab, veal, light dishes.
Shiraz Port Chardonnay
Smoked fish. Perfect luncheon Pinot Blanc wine. Cold dishes. Chenin Blanc
Delicate fish dishes, such as cold lobster, shad roe oysters on the half shell, clams.
Riesling
Baby lamb, Coq au Vin de Chambertin. Beef
White chicken dishes, veal, fish.
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Apertif, fish dishes, pork.
Riesling (white)
Apertif with cassis. Smoked salmon. Chicken, ham, turkey, seafood. Almost any food. Champagne (white)
Summer dishes, cold dishes. Fish, broiled chicken, veal. Summer foods.
Rose
Beef roasts. Fish cooked with red wine. Veal roasts Pinot Noir
Desserts, Occasionally with hors d’oeuvres.
Champagne (Brut) Riesling
Italian dishes (a classic), pasta with red sauces, stews Chianti (red & white)
Hors d’oeuvres. Cold dishes. Veal, Light chicken dishes.
Voignier Sauvignon Blan
Roast lamb, chops, deviled chicken.
Dry Riesling Chardonnay
Apertif (drier ones). Soup. Occasional hors d’oeuvres.
Fume Blanc Chenin Blanc
White chicken dishes, veal sauteed fish, hors d’oeuvres.
Semillon
Antipasto. Fettucine. Veal dishes. Chicken.
Champagne (Brut)
Beef, turkey, general use.
Zinfandel
Fish. Eggs. Light dishes
Traminer (white)
Shellfish such as lobster General use.
Merlot, Chardonnay
Chicken. Ragouts. Pasta.
Sangiovese, Barbera
Antipasto. Fettucine. Fish. Veal. Most meats, fowl.
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc Pinot Noir
Grilled shellfish, veal, any fish dish. Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre (white)
Lamb, hearty dishes such as roast beef.
Zinfandel
Beef, chops, red meats in informal; dishes.
Beef. Cheese. Duck. Goose.
Sauvignon Blanc Riesling
Merlot, Pinot Noir
Apertif-after any fine dinner.
Madeira
Red meats. Pasta. Ragouts.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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Food and wine pairings courtesy of San Sebastian Winery, St. Augustine
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Dining & Nightlife
Whether it’s Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, you’ll
enjoy dining on our historic First Coast. A hearty serving of country ham and eggs done to perfection with a giant stack of pancakes is a breakfast favorite. Lunch might be juicy burgers with a crisp salad at a waterfront café. In the evening, choose from a variety of seafood houses providing delicious platters of fresh local shrimp, oysters, scallops, catch of the day, or a sumptuous steak served up with a variety of fresh veggies, or maybe just some down-home country cookin’.
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Riverwalk Destination: Downtown Jacksonville
Riverwalk
Friendship Fountain
Jacksonville Landing
J a c k s o n v i l l e ’s S o u t h b a n k a n d Northbank Riverwalk is a popular host of the city’s riverfront. Featuring a boardwalk winding throughout restaurants, night life, shopping, marina and pavilions. A great way to relax, strolling and enjoying both sides of the magnificent St. Johns River. Running through the heart of Jacksonville, the St. Johns River is the nation’s longest north-flowing river. The river is flanked on the north and south banks in downtown by the Riverwalk, consisting of stretches of wooden boardwalk and paved paths. It extends for just over 2 miles along the north and 1 mile on the south, it includes benches, lighting and restrooms, which are located under the Acosta Bridge. Seafood fests, parades, and craft festivals all take place on the Riverwalk. Stroll, shop, picnic, or just watch boats cruising by. 24
With its glorious display of color and energies, Friendship Fountain on the Southbank is located on the St. Johns River next to the Museum of Science & History (MOSH). Friendship Fountain was completed in 1965. The Fountain consists of three rings of jets extending 200 feet in diameter. The 63 nozzles comprising the fountain can shoot water as high as 120 feet in the air, higher than a ten story building. When lighted at night, the colorful lighting turns the splashing waters into a playful work of art. The park includes picnic tables, benches and parking spaces. This is a great place to relax after a visit to MOSH. Enjoy a picnic lunch while watching boats or dolphins in the river or just taking in the view of the beautiful city skyline. Admission is FREE.
This popular Northbank Riverbank marketplace boasts retail shops, restaurants and regularly scheduled live entertainment in the Jacksonville Courtyard. Hosting more than 350 events each year and featuring live entertainment on the riverfront stage every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy all the waterfront views while dining in the relaxing atmosphere of a terrific assortment of restaurants sure to please the most discriminating palates. There are many select shops to carry home more than just great memories. The Landing is also home to Jacksonville’s only package store called Happy Landing. Convenient parking is available. For more information, please call (904) 353-1188 or visit: www.jacksonvillelanding.com
River City Brewing Company
Jacksonville’s premier riverfront restaurant located on the Southbank of downtown Jacksonville features a casually elegant 325 seat main dining room overlooking the beautiful St. John’s River and the skyline of downtown Jacksonville. The menu offers dishes created with global flavor and culinary expertise including fresh seafood, tender steaks creative pasta dishes and daily Chef’s creations. The Brewhouse Lounge attached to the main dining room features live weekend entertainment, both inside and on the outdoor deck. River City Brewing Company also features an on-site brewery, glass-encased for viewing in the Brewhouse Lounge. Second floor private banquet rooms for all special events, social or corporate. Off-site catering services available. 835 Museum Circle 398-2299. See our ad opposite page.
“Top o’ the mornin’ and the evenin’ to ye” with Irish dining selections galore.
Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub Gourmet and Casual Dining and an authentic Irish experience. Praised locally as a “Best New Restaurant” by Folio Weekly 2012 and “Best Irish Pub” by Jacksonville Magazine 2012. Fionn MacCool’s is an Irish pub that doesn’t skimp on the Irish. Outside patio dining with a beautiful view of the St. Johns River. Open everyday at 11am for lunch and dinner. in the Jacksonville Landing www.fionnmacs.com 374−1547
River City Brewing Company offers delectable dishes to satisfy the most discriminating tastes.
Metropolitan Park Located next to the site of EverBank Field, this riverfront park is home to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and other outstanding performances. The park also features 800’ of boat docking facilities, a children’s playground, picnic areas & a riverfront sidewalk. Just a short drive from downtown. 1410 E. Adams St.
Gourmet & Casual Dining And An Authentic Irish Experience
An Irish Pub That Doesn’t Skimp on the Irish Come see why Fionn MacCool’s was Folio Weekly’s 2012 “Best New Restaurant” and Jacksonville Magazine’s 2012 “Best Irish Pub”
• Open daily at 11am for Lunch & Dinner. Slainte
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Jax Metro Park hosts many annual events!
The Wine Cellar Offering wines aged to perfection and a culinary excellence that has become the trademark of the Wine Cellar menu. In 1974, under the tradition created by Vicki Dugan, The Wine Cellar opened its doors and has become consistently rated among the top 300 restaurants throughout the state of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine, and continues to win the coveted “Award of Excellence� from the Wine Spectator. Customers, both old and new appreciate the excellent food, attentive service and warm ambience. 1314 Prudential Dr. 398-8989. See our ad opposite page.
The Wine Cellar is consistently rated among the top 300 restaurants in Florida.
Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Ctr. The Heritage Center operates as both an educational and entertainment resource for the entire community and its visitors. Artifacts are of interest to all ages and all social, cultural and recreational groups. Workshops, special events and demonstrations are conducted. Open 115 T-F &1-5 Sat/Sun. In the Jacksonville Landing 355-1101. See our ad next page.
The Maritime Heritage Ctr. displays a history of Jacksonville through interesting artifacts.
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Museum of Science & History Museum highlights include an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton, wildlife and a small planetarium, as well as other permanent and traveling exhibits. Also an interactive children’s museum focusing on the science and history of Northeast Florida. Adventures for all ages. Science, live animal and planetarium shows daily. www. themosh.org. Open every day for general admission, except Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years day. 1025 Museum Circle, adjacent to the fountain. 396-6674
The Museum of Science and History highlights an interactive children’s museum.
The Chart House From top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks to decadent desserts, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. We offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines & whiskies and extraordinary service. 1501 Riverplace Blvd. 398-3353
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The Chart House has exceptional views and spectacular dining
Jacksonville Party Boats For a cruise to remember! You and your friends can enjoy a one of a kind tour of the Florida First Coast waterways. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a real, old-time paddle boat down the beautiful St. Johns River. 2 full bars, 2 dance floors and 2 times the fun aboard the Annabelle Lee or the Lady St. Johns. Wharfside Way, Southbank Riverwalk. 306-2200.
Jacksonville SouthBank Riverwalk is a popular host of the city’s riverfront. Featuring a boardwalk winding throughout restaurants, night life, shopping, marina and pavilions. A great way to relax, strolling and enjoying both sides of the magnificent St. Johns River. Veteran’s Memorial Wall The “Wall” is must see for us all, especially veterans and their families. The wall, with its eternal flame, honors veterans who have made the supreme sacrifice for America and Freedom. Honoring deceased veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. The wall is over 100 feet long and 14 feet high, with the honored veterans categorized by the local high schools they attended. Located close to downtown Jacksonville east of the Veterans Arena and facing Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, home of the NFL Jaguars. Many annual events are honored here at the wall. On the beautiful St. Johns River.
Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Wall engraved with the names of over 1600 deceased veterans from Jacksonville.
Jacksonville in the Crowne Plaza Hotel 1201 Riverplace Blvd. (904)396-6200 Reservations & Gift Cards at www.RuthsChris.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner on the magnificent St. Johns River. An outstanding dining atmosphere, close to downtown, Jaguars’ EverBank Stadium, SouthBank attractions and located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Plenty of FREE parking provided to Ruth’s Chris guests. Open at 5pm. 396-6200.
Pleasant dining at Ruth Chris Steak House, overlooking the St. Johns River where special events take place all year long.
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ofofSouthside SouthsideJacksonville Jacksonville Corner Bistro & Wine Bar Upsacle dining with a casual flair. Moderate pricing with fine listening to the piano bar harmonies of Matt Hall. Whether you’re stopping by on your lunch break, or treating yourself to a leisurely lunch, enjoy our popular featured daily specials. Our picturesque outdoor patio dining may be the order of the day, or just relaxing is sure to please. FREE pickup and delivery to and from hotels is also a comfortable service of The Corner Bistro. Minutes From Downtown & The Beaches in Tapestry Park, between JTB and Tinseltown. See our ad this page. 619-1931.
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After dark Matt Hall entertains at the Piano Bar
Other Fine Shops & Restaurants In Tapestry Park & Tinseltown III Forks Steak House Copeland’s New Orleans Style CVS Pharmacy Flame Broiler Hibachi Grill Jacksonville Running Co. Jimmy Johns Lime Leaf Restaurant Mellow Mushroom Miller’s Southside Ale House Pavlos Jewelry Design Pom’s Publix Supermarket Seven Bridges Restaurant Taverna Yamas T.G.I.Friday’s Tinseltown Theaters Tilted Kilt Pub
Tinseltown •Baymeadows •Tapestry Park Tinseltown~First Run Movies Dining Choices Galore!
How about . . . Dinner & a Movie? Just North of J. Turner Butler Boulevard & East of I-95 & Southpoint
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First Coast Beaches
. . . history’s quiet solitude
Shaped by a mix of cultures ranging from early Spanish settlers in the 1500’s to
invading golfers in the 1980’s, Our Historic First Coast beaches have a rich and unique history. Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer best known for his pursuit of the legendary “Fountain of Youth” landed on what would later become Ponte Vedra Beach on April 2, 1513. Seeing no suitable harbor, he sailed south and landed where Don Pedro Menendez founded the nation’s oldest city of St. Augustine in 1565.
Jacksonville Beach
Beach Diner Touted as the “Cozy little diner in Atlantic Beach” this comfortable and unusually comfortable spot is just a short distance from the ocean and serves the Beaches BEST breakfast! Not to say the lunches aren’t just as delectable, and homemade to suit any taste. Barry Adeeb has also opened a cozy little diner in Ponte Vedra Beach and on San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin as well. same great food and service! 501 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic Beach. 249-6500. See our ad page 39.
The Beaches BEST breakfast can be found at the “cozy” Beach Diner in Atlantic Beach.
BEACHSIDE Jacksonville Beach It’s easy to look your best at the beach when you visit BEACHSIDE. Jacksonville Beach’s largest selection of all types of swimsuits, some for swimming and some just for lookin’ good! With service and personal attention a specialty at BEACHSIDE, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Here you’ll find the latest in name brand beachwear, swimsuits and active sportswear. Mix n’ match bikinis. Huge selection of T-shirts for yourself, a friend or the whole family to wear here and take back home. Don’t forget to shop BEACHSIDE’s gift shop for the best in novelties, shells, unique jewelry, souvenirs and a great assortment of beach supplies. Open daily. Located one block from the ocean at 234 N. 1st St. in the heart of Jax Beach. 246-0248 See our ad this page.
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Billy’s Boathouse Overlook a beautiful marina and the intracoastal waterway in a picturesque setting in the shadow of the new Jacksonville Beach dual bridge, while enjoying Crabs Benedict, Surf & Turf or Boat House Pasta Primavera. Dinner 7 days at 4pm. Weekend Lunch & Brunch at 11 am. Live entertainment, call for times & schedule. 2321 Beach Blvd., at the ICW, Jacksonville Beach next to Beach Marine. 241-9771. See our ad opposite page.
NE Florida’s Premier Swimwear Shop
BEACHSIDE
234 1st Street North • 1 Block to the Ocean • Jax Beach • 246-0248
Billy’s Boathouse offers outstanding cuisine and a panoramic view of the Intracoastal.
See You At The NuLu! • Delicious Mexican Cuisine and Lu’s Favorites Too •
FREE VALET PARKING
Visit our website www.TacoLu.com Lunch & & Dinner Dinner Tues. - Sunday from • •Lunch Tues.-Sunday from1111a.m. a.m. Happy Hour Hour Daily Bar • •Happy Dailyin inthe theTacoLu TacoLu Bar Live Music Thurs. - Sat. the TacoLu Bar • •Choose From Over 150in Tequilas Sunday Brunch Brunch from - 2:00 p.m. • •Sunday from10:00 10:00a.m. a.m.-2:00 p.m. Colorful & & Comfortable Comfortable Outdoor Patio Dining • •Colorful Outdoor Patio Dining • Private Rooms Available for Special Events
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Salt Life Food Shack Eat, Drink & Be Salty! Salt Life Food Shack is a community driven restaurant that compliments the brand where “living the Salt Life” is a part of everyday life. Offering a carefully crafted eclectic menu to cater to all tastes and personalities. Enjoy a wide array of specialty menu items, some favorites we have picked up along the way including a Tuna Poke Bowl (straight from Wishbones in Costa Rica), Fresh Rolled Sushi, Ensenada Taco, Local Fried Shrimp and Beer Can Chicken, there are plenty of options to suit your many cravings. See for yourself... 1018 Third St. N., Jacksonville Beach 372-4456 See our ad page 3.
Salt Life Food Shack’s decor and seafood delights are sure to please the most discriminating tastes.
At TacoLu, we make everything as fresh as we can, and try to be better than anywhere else. We don’t want to change your mind about Mexican food, just open it up a bit. There’s a lot more to it than ground beef and cheese sauce, my friends. Come in and give different, fresh and amazing a shot! We make everything but the cheese! Just enjoy it all inside our rustic atmosphere, or out on the colorful and comfortable patio. Next to Adventure Landing in the old Homestead. 1712 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach 249-TACO. See our ad opposite page.
Enjoy TacoLu’s newly decorated, colorful and comfortable outdoor patio lounge
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Taste the finest Florida cuisine and enjoy the lure of quaint village shopping at these fine destinations, that also boast the best in service and unforgettable ambiance
Along the way on Beach Diner is touted as “The Cozy Little Diner in Atlantic Beach” this comfortable and unusually friendly spot is just a few blocks from the ocean and serves the beaches BEST breakfast. Not to say the lunches aren’t just as delectable and homemade to suit any taste. 501 Atlantic Blvd. 249-6500.
Newly remodeled One Ocean tucked away oceanside at Atlantic Beach.
Jaffi’s offers a hand-selected collection of the best each season has to offer in fashion & accessories from the hottest contemporary designers. The Jaffi’s “look” embodies a clean, simple effortless style, yet is comfortable & wearable. From jeans & flip-flops to a great dress & your best heels. Fun & fearless with style best describes the aesthetic of this store & the Jaffi’s shopper. 248-4030
There’s an old saying . . .
“Nothing happens until someone sells something” Let The Guest Advantage in-room concierge book sell your restaurant, shop, attraction, product or service to the visitors and tourists to the First Coast. The Guest Advantage: Serving more hotels and hotel rooms than any other First Coast tourist/visitor publication. The Guest Advantage: Born and bred right here on the First Coast with over 35 years of experience and dedicated service.
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Come to the Beaches Town Center in beautiful Atlantic and Neptune Beach “Jaffi’s designer women’s clothing boutique known for effortless style that’s simple and fresh” “Kyds Children’s Boutique voted Jacksonville’s BEST children’s clothing store since 2002”
BEACH DINER
KYDS KYDS is an innovative boutique offering fresh, trend infused casual sportswear, shoes and accessories for children. With a large selection of nontraditional fare for boys and girls, infant sizes up to 14, parent and child are encouraged to embrace individuality and style without sacrificing quality and comfort. An open invitation is extended to all ages to discover the vibrant colors and textures that make up the world as seen through the eyes of a KYD. Back in our original location at 200 First Street, Neptune Beach. 595-5092 Ragtime Tavern has been a favorite with locals for nearly 30 years. Serving New Orleans style Offering 3 full bars & a micro-brewery. Live music Wednesday & Saturday. Great place to meet & enjoy fabulous food. 207 Atlantic Blvd. 241-7877
Sliders Seafood Grille & Oyster Bar offers delicious, freshly made cuisine with imagination & affordable prices. Kick back in your beach togs & share a tradition & sumptuous meal with old friends & neighbors. Great reviews on such traditional dishes such as; Shrimp Sausage, Artichoke Seafood Dip, Tiki Scallops, Fish Fingers, Crab Cake, Shrimp Dip, Smoked Fish Dip, Crab Roll, Seafood Gumbo. 246-0881
Sliders Seafood Grille is a dining delight at the Beaches for many successful years.
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Monday thru Sunday 6am-2:30pm
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Atlantic Beach
501 Atlantic Blvd. • 249-6500
Mandarin
11362 San Jose Blvd.. • 683-0079
Ponte Vedra Beach
880 A1A North • 273-6545
We’ve Moved! Kyds is back at our original Beach location in The Courtyard at 200 First St. in Neptune Beach. Voted Jacksonville’s BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE Since 2002!
open: mon-sat 10am-6pm; sun 12-5pm
200 first street, neptune beach • 904.595.5092 email: kyds.store@gmail.com • www.kyds.net
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH . . .Splendor in
the Sawgrass
Shaped by a mix of cultures ranging from early Spanish settlers in the 1500’s to invading golfers in the 1980’s, Ponte Vedra Beach has a rich and unique history. Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer best known for his pursuit of the legendary “Fountain of Youth” The Elegant Clubhouse at The Players Championship landed on what would later become Ponte Vedra Beach on April 2, 1513. Seeing no suitable harbor, he sailed south and landed where Don Peo Menendez founded the nation’s oldest city of St. Augustine in 1565.
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onte Vedra Beach is among the prettiest in Florida. Here seaside resorts and private escapes are crested in the twisted oaks and hammocks of wild palmettos. Miles of freshwater streams, creeks and lagoons course through the natural environs accentuating the natural beauty of the beaches. Just inland, some of the most prestigious and scenic golf courses in the world attract professional tournaments including the PGA TOUR’S fifth major, THE PLAYERS Championship, with a 6 million dollar purse. Ponte Vedra Beach, with its 135 professional caliber holes, is acclaimed as the Pebble Beach of the East Coast. Our signature course, acclaimed “the seventh best resort course in America by Golf Digest, is the 6,857-yard TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course with its notoriously difficult island green, one of the “World’s Most Photographed Greens. After having your fill of golf, grab your racquet and play a few sets at one of the 44 professional caliber tennis courts. The ATP headquarters tennis center has eleven courts emulating the surfaces of the Grand Slam tournaments, including red clay and fresh grass.
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The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach also have courts. Other activities available nearby include deep sea and freshwater charters for those interested in fishing, as well as sailing, wind surfing and jet-ski rentals for the more active vacationers. On nature walks, the careful eye may glimpse a loggerhead turtle or one of the 177 species of birds. Of course, elegant shopping and fine dining are available throughout the area, after a day filled with excitement and appreciation for the natural wonders of Ponte Vedra Beach.
Along the way on Beach Diner Touted as the “Cozy little diner in Ponte Vedra Beach” this comfortable and unusually comfortable spot is just a short distance from the ocean and serves the Beaches BEST breakfast! Not to say the lunches aren’t just as delectable, and homemade to suit any taste. Barry Adeeb also offers a cozy little diner in Atlantic Beach and on San Jose Blvd. in Mandarin as well. Same great food and service! 880 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 273-6545 Ruth’s Chris Steak House Enjoy a relaxing lunch or dinner at the beaches. Just south of the TPC entrance and Sawgrass Village shops and hotels on A1A South. Close to all beaches hotels, within minutes of Tinseltown, and most southside hotels. Outstanding dining atmosphere. Open daily at 5pm. 285-0014
Sometimes it’s good to be picky. We hand-select the most tender cuts of beef so you get the absolute finest steak everytime.
Ponte Vedra Beach 814 A1A North • (904) 285-0014 Catering • Private Dining • Monthly Wine Dinners
BEACH DINER Enjoy Ruth’s Chris delectable steaks, seafood & desserts known the world over.
Sun Dog Brewing Co. has been a favorite neighborhood eatery at the beaches for nearly 20 years. Choose between homemade specialties, soups & salads, steaks & seafood, or the best sandwiches and burgers at the beach. Serving lunch or dinner and a wonderful Sunday Brunch. Local bands for your listening or dancing pleasure. Now at their exciting new Ponte Vedra Beach location. 822 A1A N. just south of TPC Sawgrass. For more information visit us at www.sundogbrewingco.com 686-1852
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Atlantic Beach
501 Atlantic Blvd. • 249-6500
Mandarin
11362 San Jose Blvd.. • 683-0079
Ponte Vedra Beach
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SAWGRASS VILLAGE SPECIALTY SHOPS & FINE DINING
W hether it’s a leisurely
stroll through the many unique specialty shops, or a lakeside lunch or upscale fine dining, Sawgrass Village is sure to please as one of the First Coast’s most congenial spots. Simply a better place to shop . . . for unforgettable style!
860 Sawgrass Village Drive
904.285.7200 Wickets Located in Sawgrass Village, Wickets has been serving the Ponte Vedra Beach area for over 30 years. Wickets carries a full line of men’s and women’s clothing and complete accessories. You’ll enjoy the comfortable interior display of the latest in fashions and attire for just about every relaxing occasion. 860 Sawgrass Village Drive. 285-7200
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High quality clothing with helpful assistance
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Sawgrass Village is a truly different dining & shopping experience in a oneof-a-kind residential/resort community. Located in posh Ponte Vedra Beach near the entrance to the Tournament Players Championship golf course, southeast of metropolitan Jacksonville and just north of St. Augustine, this area boasts an array of the nation’s finest golf courses. Shop the many fine clothing stores in the village. You’ll find the latest in men’s, woman’s and children’s fashions. These fine boutiques carry handbags, shoes, jewelry, gift items, resort wear and many other special items. And for dining? Sawgrass Village offers something for just about any culinary taste. Whatever your mood. . . . It’s all here!
Along the way on The Village Jeweler Fine jewelry and unique gifts by master goldsmith and gemologist, Richard Felder. Specializing in skillfully crafted custom designs. Many popular brand names such as Dolan•Bullock, Seiko, Roven Dino, Caressa, Camelot Bridal, Frederic Duclos and Richard Krementz. 880 Sawgrass Village, Ponte Vedra Beach. 285-4812
860 Sawgrass Village Drive Jewelry and fine gifts are offered at the Village Jeweler in Sawgrass Village.
Other Fine Shops & Restaurants In Sawgrass Village ABC Liquors Aqua Grill A’Propos Boutique Cadeau Gifts Caffe Andiamo Chico’s CVS Pharmacy Elizabeth’s Cafe Hilton Garden Inn Lemon Twist Boutique Ling’s Alt. & Tuxedo’s Marcia’s Place Publix Supermarket Savelberg’s Cleaners Sawgrass Nails Village Arts Gallery Wells Fargo Bank
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Ponce de Leon claimed this land for Spain and named it “La Florida” circa 1513
“24 miles of beaches and the rest is history” Photo courtesy of St. Augustine Lighthouse
Welcome to Saint Augustine Our Nation’s Oldest City Founded in 1565
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s a visitor to St. Augustine, do you want to:
Tour the historic district; visit the Colonial Spanish Quarter; or, perhaps, just walk down historic St. George Street and browse in its many shops and stores? Visit the Castillo de San Marcos? Find where the restaurants are in St. Augustine? Reserve a room at a hotel? Learn what attractions and historic sights there are to see? Book a tour on a Sight-seeing train, trolley, or horse-drawn carriage? Get a colorful, descriptive map of the historic city?
No driving about, looking for a meter or spare parking space, which are very scarce in this small city. At the VIC, you will find acres of secure parking, next to a facility that offers every kind of service you, the visitor, might need. The VIC is itself a historic building. It was constructed in 1937 during the Great Depression, one of many notable W.P.A. buildings. Its walls are fashioned with coquina, the same famous quarried rock from which the Castillo was built. In the VIC, you can speak with our information hosts, shop in our gift store, look over the free historical and archaeological exhibits, or schedule a sight-seeing tour. Follow the map to the VIC, and make your visit enjoyable from the start!
The St. Augustine Visitors Center is conveniently located within walking distance to interesting points of interest.
DIRECTIONS: Take Interstate 95 from north or south to Exit #95. Turn east on State Road #16 to U.S. Hwy #1; then south about 2 miles to Castillo Drive; then east to the Visitor Information Center and parking.
Or maybe, whether you’re staying one day or one week, you simply want answers to other questions you have about America’s oldest city or information that will enable you to plan your visit to make it as enjoyable as possible. If so, begin your visit at the Visitor Information Center (VIC). The VIC is located at the start of any visit to St. Augustine’s famed historic district. It is less than a block from the old City Gate, which leads directly into St. George Street, a walking mall. It is also directly adjacent to the Castillo de San Marcos, the ancient Spanish stone fortress, a part of the U.S. National Park system. Most importantly, the VIC offers a spacious and Iow-priced parking lot, a short walk from virtually any part of the historic district.
The VIC is operated by the City of St. Augustine’s Department of Heritage Tourism.
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Varied Cuisine Beach Diner The Oasis Omaha Steak House Sun Dog Scarlett O’Hara’s
Fratelli’s Italian-American Cuisine That’s Italian! Delicious traditional Italian dishes such as Gourmet White Lasagna, Wild & Creamy Florentine & Eggplant Parmesan. And seafoodScallop Fra Diablo, Almond Crusted Salmon & Shrimp or Scallop Scampi. Veal, Chicken or Steak is offered in a variety of preparations. Fratelli’s delectable menu has a variety of selections to please the palate. Visit our new location on the way to St. Augustine Beach. 415 Anastasia Blvd. near the Alligator Farm. 819-1760. See our ad this page. Fratelli’s serves superb Italian favorites such as Lasagna
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VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.FRATELLIS-ITALIAN.COM Aviles Featuring elegant dining overlooking the Bay of Matanzas on St. Augustine’s picturesque bayfront in the historic area. Offering affordable continental cuisine in an exquisite setting that is certain to satisfy the most critical of palates. Breakfast, lunch or dinner is served. Here you have a full bar, finest wines, domestic and imported beer. Located in the historic Hilton Bayfront Hotel, 32 Avenida Menendez in Historic downtown St. Augustine. 829-9727. See our ad page 55. 46
Amici Voted best Italian restaurant 9 years in a row. Your hosts, Vito Arena and benedetta Arena serving authentic Italian specialties Shrimp Sebastian, Shrimp & Scallops Bianco, Steak Alla Pizzaiola, Capellini di Mare. Special baked dishes. Enjoy your favorite cocktail, imported or domestic beer in our comfortable lounge. Open daily at 11:30am. Indoor and outdoor seating. 1915B A1A S. , at the corner of SR312. St. Augustine 461-0102 See our ad page 50.
Harry’s of America Featuring great food, good times, and all the flavors of New Orleans, Shrimp and Scallops Orleans, Crawfish Etouffée, Jambalaya, Shrimp Creole, and Blackened Red Fish are a few of Harry’s authentic Louisiana dishes. Other favorites like Lump Crab Cakes and Bourbon Street Salmon are complimented with grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, po’boy sandwiches and salads. Full bar features Harry’s specialty drinks such as the Hurricane or Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary as well as wines by the glass and a wide selection of beer. Enjoy courtyard dining at its best! Serving St. Augustine for 15 years. Open daily for lunchtime & dinner. Children’s Menu. 824-7765 See our ad page 45.
Fantastic St. Augustine Bayfront view from Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
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118 Avenida Menendez • (904) 824-0808 • www.ocwhitesrestaurant.com Oasis O. C. White’s If you’re staying in St. Augustine Dining at O. C. White’s Seafood Spirits Beach, The “World Famous” Oasis is a rare treasure you won’t want to Deck & Restaurant is your best bet for miss! Located in the General Worth a fun, casual dining experience serving house built in 1791, overlooking the breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days City Yacht Marina & the Bridge of a week from 6am ‘til midnight. We Lions, the atmosphere inside is just feature blackboard specials everyday. as relaxing. Dine inside the Worth Let The Guest Advantage in-room concierge book sell your restaurant, In addition to great steaks, seafood, Mansion, which some say Mrs. Worth shop, attraction, product or service to chicken, ribs, wraps, burgers & dogs, still haunts to this day. Enjoy live the menu will include a variety of fresh acoustic guitar music nightly in our the visitors and tourists to the cooked vegetables, potatoes & salads, garden courtyard or balcony seating First Coast. all served in large portions. All of the overlooking the waterfront. Serving The Guest Advantage: Serving more menu items are made in-house for lunch & dinner daily, as well as Sunday freshness. Voted best in St. Augustine Serving hotels and hotel rooms Brunch.LDine outside on ourDnew patio. unch & Dinner aiLy 10 years running. Best Happy Hour Sunday than any other First Coast 118 Avenida Menendez. 824-0808. Island Brunch • Fresh Seafood Choice Steaks • Sautéed M-F 3-7pm, It’s always fun at the “O” See our ad this page. Specialties tourist/visitor publication. in Historic Downtown no matter what time of day it is!!! The Guest Advantage: Born and bred • Complimentary Sunsets Daily • right here on the First Coast 471-3424. See our ad page 49.
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1. Budget your meal considering both content and price as you scan the menu before you. And think positively. No matter where you are you can make your food desires compatible with your wallet. It may take passing up the filet mignon for a Caesar salad, but you can do it!
2. Be in control of your time. Your wish is your waiter’s command. Whether you want a leisurely or quickly-served lunch, let him know as soon as he takes your order. If you prefer a leisurely lunch feel free to tell him how many minutes you want between courses, and he can instruct the kitchen on preparing your meal.
Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie Adjacent to Scarlett O‘Hara’s, Rhett’s is the epitome of the turn of the century restaurant, featuring elegant dining with fabulous food, great live classic entertainment, extensive wine list and international beer selections, and of course a full bar. Rhett’s offers a BeefTip Wellington Puff, Pistachio-crusted Lamb Chops, Loch Duart Salmon Salad, Goat Cheese Croutons and Braised Short Ribs just to name a few selections. Prices from $7-$23. Open 5pm, Lunch Fri.-Sat. at noon. 66 Hypolita St. 825-0502 See our ad page 5.
3. Make your dietary needs clear. If you are on a special diet and cannot take salt, MSG, butter, etc. on your food tell the waiter as you place your order. Likewise, make your preferences for cooking clear-well-done, medium, etc. Be even more specific and the end product is more likely to be what you want -“Just warm up the steak” is more precise than saying “Rare.” If your meal is not prepared as you requested it, send it back.
4. Feel free to ask as many questions about the food you are about to order as you need to feel knowledgeable. It is not impolite, but rather wise since you are paying for your meal! Ask whether the fish is fresh, or whether the meal is cooked to order-or if the desserts are made on the premises. Be assured the answer will be honest as no restaurant wishes to have a reputation for pretending to be something it’s not!
Travel back to yesteryear in the fashion of Scarlett O’Hara. Sit on the front porch, relax, and watch the world go by.
Scarlett O’Hara’s World famous, historic and popular with the locals. Scarlett’s has been voted the 2nd best pub in Florida. Open for lunch and dinner, serving all kinds of southern goodies like 12 Oaks Southern BBQ. And we’ve got oysters by the bucket. Join us for Happy Hour. Relax on the front porch of an old St. Augustine homesite and take in the going’s on. On the corner of Cordova St. in the historic area across from Flagler College. 70 Hypolita St. Visit Rhett’s next door for treat in Piano Bar entertainment and more period nostalgia. 824-6535 See our ad page 5.
5. And, it’s certainly worth a try to ask for a sampling of something that sounds terrific but would be a new experience for you. Ever wonder what chocolate mousse tastes like, or peach souffle? Sampling could be more difficult with an entree but requests for sampling desserts, vegetables, and sauces shouldn’t stun your waiter.
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Attractions in the Ancient City Photo courtesy of St. Augustine Lighthouse
Black Raven/Pirates of St. Augustine Ahoy! Finally an entertainment and sightseeing cruise that caters to all ages. See Florida’s best live pirate show aboard a real pirate ship. Black Raven was designed and built for its purpose, to be a floating performance stage for live pirate shows. In fact, the ship was designed to fit the dock where she is currently moored. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of dynamic and interactive entertainment programs that will suit all ages. The crew’s ambition is to deliver the best Pirate Show in Florida regardless of the audiences age group. The performance is rehearsed, but not scripted, allowing the pirates to improvise with the crowd. And you never know what will happen while sailing across the mystic Matanzas Bay. Fully licensed bar onboard. Municipal Marina. 826-0000. See our ad outside back cover.
The Black Raven is a Pirate Cruise performed by the best Pirate Actors on the high seas. Enjoyed by young & old alike.
The Castillo de San Marcos Built 1672-1695, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental U. S. and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain.
Although the Castillo has served a number of nations throughout its history, it has never been taken by military force. During the 18th century, the Castillo went from Spanish control to British and back to the Spanish, all by treaty. The Spanish remained in power in Florida until the area was purchased by the United States in 1821. The Castillo fortress itself with its attendant grounds, covers some 25 total acres. Fort Matanzas National Park Built in 1569 on Rattlesnake Island, the tower of Fort Matanzas served as a warning signal to inform the city of approaching invaders. South on A1A. Open daily. Ferry boat service.
Ghost Train Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure. The most interactive paranormal experience in St. Augustine. The Adventure begins at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. Call for tour times and reservations. 824-1606 Government House Your historic voyage continues with a visit to the Museum of Historic St. Augustine. “The Dream, The Challenge, The City” reflects five centuries of history from early native settlements to the twentieth century. Colorful and imaginative exhibits displaying over 300 artifacts from both archaeological digs & Spanish shipwrecks off the coast of Florida give insight into the history and multi-cultural heritage of St. Augustine and St. Johns County. Open daily 9am. to 5pm. 825-5033
Ghost Train picks up passengers at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum.
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Lightner Museum Originally built in 1888 as the Hotel Alcazar by Henry Flagler, the structure was later purchased to house Otto C. Lightner’s collection of art and artifacts. On display are 19th-century furniture, Tiffany glass, porcelain art and antique dolls. 75 King St. 824-2874 Old Spanish Quarter Living history museum set in a village of restored 18th-century homes and gardens, featuring craftsmen dressed in period clothing. Daily, 9am-4pm; St. George St. 825-6830
A relaxing tour de grande through the streets of St. Augustine, with the Lightner Museum in the background.
Oldest Store Museum A showcase of authentic memorabilia from the turn of the century. This museum contains more than 100,000 items including high-wheeled bicycles, Gibson Girl corsets, and other items from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 4 Artillery Lane. 829-9729 52
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse (U.S.) This Authentic building with added animation brings the schoolhouse alive. Inside are life-size figures of teacher and pupils clothed in colonial attire. Make a wish in the wishing well and be sure to ring the school bell when you leave. Open daily 9am to 5pm. 14 St. George St. inside the City Gates. 824-0192
Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth This National Archaeological Park features 16th century foundations, Christian Indian grave sites, a landmark cross, a navigator’s planetarium and the fabled flowing spring. Enjoy the the Explorer’s 100 years of Discovery Globe and the Navigator’s Planetarium. Daily, 9am-5pm. 11 Magnolia Ave. 829-3168
Pena-Peck House The Pena-Peck House was constructed circa 1750 by the King of Spain as the residence of his Royal Treasurer, Juan Esteban de Pena. Built of native coquina stone, is one of the finest surviving First Spanish Period homes. 143 St. George St. in the Oldest City. 829-5064
Victory III Scenic Cruise Departing from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina just south of the Bridge of Lions, downtown St. Augustine. Enjoy a 1 hour and 15 minute cruise along the waterfront & Matanzas Bay. A unique view of St. Augustine available only from the water. Wonderful photo opportunities, with narration provided by 3rd & 4th generation captains of the Minorcan Usina family, residents of St. Augustine since 1777! Please visit our website: www.scenic-cruise.com 824-1806
Cruise Matanzas Bay and the picturesque St. Augustine area waterfront on Victory III.
Did you know that 39% of the visitors to our First Coast visit our local attractions?
There’s More to See & Do in St. Augustine . . . Visit the Guest Advantage website, just one click on the attractions icon and you’ve added to your enjoyment information. See pages 48 & 49..
The Old Jail Completed in 1891, The Old Jail housed prisoners for over 60 years. This massive Queen Anne style stucco on brick building is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is one of the very few surviving 19th century incarceration facilities in the state and is the oldest government building in St. Johns County. Guests can visit the male and female cells, maximum security area, the gallows which ended the lives of numerous criminals, and a large collection of guns. 167 San Marco Ave.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum An adventure for the whole family. Mr. Ripley’s world famous collection of unique, unusual, rare, exotic, strange and even weird artifacts!
There’s an old saying . . .
“Nothing happens until someone sells something”
Robert Ripley’s “Believe It Or Not!” Museum is fun for any age.
Enjoy a guided tour through The Old Jail, stop #1 on The Old Town Trolley Tour.
The Old City Gate Part of St. Augustine’s original defenses, the old gate was constructed of coquina blocks in the early 1800’s. A wall built of palm tree logs was laid from the base of the Castillo de San Marcos to the San Sebastian River. Located in the historic area, corner of St. George and Orange Streets, downtown.
Spanish Military Hospital See the crude instruments, facilities and medicines used to treat soldiers during St. Augustine’s colonial era. 3 Aviles St. In the restored area just off King Street, downtown St. Augustine. 825-6808
Exciting, hilarious and fun! See the 4room home carved from a giant redwood tree. After your tour of Ripley’s, visit The Cargo Hold Gift Shop for a great selection of unique hand-made items, souvenirs & one-of-a-kind gifts from around the world! Three floors full of entertainment. Open 365 days a year. 19 San Marco Ave. 824-1606 Solano Cycle See the St. Augustine attractions the fun way, on a scooter, moped or a bike, it’s a whole new world. Rent by the hour, daily, or weekly. Located directly across from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Open daily 10am to 6pm. 825-6766.
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Interactive reference guide to attractions . . . • Black Raven Pirate Cruise •
Whether you’re an adult or a child, you may sing along with the pirates, participate in instrumental acts, be part of pirate skits & games, listen to true pirate stories, trivia, songs, jokes & face painting. www.pirateshipblackraven (904) 826-0000.
• Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure •
Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure. The most interactive paranormal experience in St. Augustine. The Adventure begins at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum. Voted best Ghost Tour. www.ghosttrainadventure.com (904) 824-1606.
• St. Augustine Scenic Cruise •
Enjoy a 1 hour and 15 minute cruise along the waterfront & Matanzas Bay. A unique view of St. Augustine available only from the water, with narration provided by 3rd & 4th generation captains Usina family. www.scenic-cruise.com (904) 824-1806.
• Smile-High Parasail •
Fly up to 1400 feet over the Matanzas Bay with Capt. Rob . Any age can fly, gentle take-off and landing from the boat. Stay completely dry or get dipped in the water. Free T-shirt with 1400’flight. www.smilehighparasail.com (904) 819-0980.
• Lightner Museum •
Originally built in 1888 as the Hotel Alcazar by Henry Flagler, the structure was later purchased to house Otto C. Lightner’s collection of art and artifacts. On display are 19th-century furniture & more. www.lightnermuseum.org (904) 824-2874.
• Schooner Freedom 72’ Tall Ship •
Sail aboard the “Schooner Freedom” a 72’ tallship with romantic evening sails, or if you prefer, a day sail with three sails daily and even a ‘Ghost Cruise. Departs daily from St. Augustine’sMarina.www.schoonerfreedom.com(904) 810-1010.
• Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse •
Authentic building with added animation brings the schoolhouse alive. Life-size figures of teacher & pupils clothed in colonial attire. Make a wish in the wishing well & ring the schoolbell on leaving. www.oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com (904) 824-0192. 54
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Visit The Clog Shop or Footprints and mention this ad to receive 10% off your purchase of Clarks footwear. The Clog Shop
5B St.George Street St Augustine FL 32084 904.824.6965 www.theclogshop.net
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162 St.George Street St.Augustine FL 32084 904.826.0455
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