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Fort Matanzas National Monument

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Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, and associated flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species.

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4.7Rating 4,774Reviews $0.00Price 2 hr 30 minVisit Nature, Walking, WildlifeBest for Saint AugustineFL

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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is a long-running Florida wildlife attraction with alligators, crocodiles, bird rookery viewing and family programs.

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St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

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St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum combines lighthouse climbs, maritime history exhibits, keeper house stories and views over the St. Augustine coast.

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Oldest House Museum Complex in St. Augustine preserves the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, gardens, exhibits and layered Spanish colonial and Florida history.

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