Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
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Castillo de San Marcos is the historic Spanish stone fort in St. Augustine, with waterfront views, colonial history, ranger programs and museum-style exhibits.
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St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum presents pirate artifacts, interactive exhibits, maritime legends and family-friendly storytelling near the historic district.
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Lightner Museum is a St. Augustine museum inside the former Alcazar Hotel, with decorative arts, historic architecture and Gilded Age collections.
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Atlantic beach near Jacksonville Beach with beach access and local planning details.
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