St. Augustine Ponte Vedra 2008 Travel Planner - (Page 44) PEÑA-PECK HOUSE 143 St. George St., St. Augustine 829-5064, www.staugustinewomans-exchange.com Historic home of British Lieutenant Governor of Florida and home of the Peck family for one century. More than half of the items in the gift shop are handcrafted. Smocked children’s clothing, lovely linens, gifts for the home and family. XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE MUSEUM 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine 829-3575, www.ximenezfatiohouse.org This 19th-century inn hosted several prominent people who influenced Florida’s development into statehood. Experience one of St. Augustine’s best-kept secrets, one of the South’s best-preserved historic sites and state-of-the-art computer exhibits. SEA LOVE CHARTERS Cats Paw Marina, 220 Nix Boat Yard Rd., St. Augustine 824-3328, www.sealovefishing.com Deep-sea fishing and private charters. Two party boats 70-foot and a 50-foot. All-day trips $70 per person, half-day trips $50 per person. Also available a 40-foot sport fishing boat. SMILE HIGH PARASAIL 111 Avenida Menendez, Ste. C, St. Augustine 888-300-0812, www.smilehighparasail.com See St. Augustine from the air. Up to three people fly together. Stay dry or get “dipped” in the water. Sports, Amusements & Recreation THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP PONCE DE LEON’S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine 800-356-8222, www.fountainofyouthflorida.com Exhibits, foundations and artifacts of the first St. Augustine mission and colony. Enjoy the Landmark Spring, Explorers Globe and Navigators’ Planetarium. Gift shop on premises. Allow one hour. 103 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 800-741-3161, www.playerschampionship.com Held May 8 - 11, 2008, it features the world’s strongest field in golf and boasts the highest purse on the PGA TOUR. ST. AUGUSTINE ENTERPRISES, INC. 3076 Harbor Dr., St. Augustine 829-0648, www.sta-sail.com St. Augustine Enterprises is an American Sailing Association sailing school, specializing in captain charters, sunset cruises, bareboat charters and custom corporate charters on sailboats. Also available Sail Time Northeast Florida membership sailing. ST. JOHNS TENNIS 4 ALL 1595 Wildwood Dr., Treaty Park Tennis Center, St. Augustine 471-2463, www.tennismundo.com/tennis4all Looking to learn to play tennis fast? Lessons, group clinics or hitting partner by certified USTA and USPTR Tennis Instructors. Lessons are $30 per hour and clinics are $10 per person. SPANISH MILITARY HOSPITAL MUSEUM 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine 800-597-7177, www.spanishmilitaryhospital.com Learn firsthand of the advanced medical practices in this unique museum. An encounter with hospital life circa 1791. See medicines and medical instruments of the times and learn of treatments used in the 18th century. THE POKER ROOM AT ST. JOHNS GREYHOUND PARK 6322 Racetrack Rd., Jacksonville 646-0002, www.jaxkennel.com Elegant air-conditioned, non-smoking room with more than 30 tables. Play seven-card stud, Texas Hold ’em and Omaha. Patrons can watch and wager on simulcast racing of greyhounds, thoroughbreds and jai alai. TUNNELZ ’N TUMBLEZ 2483 U.S. Hwy. 1, St. Augustine 794-1123, www.tunnelzntumblez.com Tunnelz ’n Tumblez was established for the families of St. Johns and Duval counties and surrounding areas. Their goal is to provide a clean, secure and friendly environment for you and your children. This is a place where your children can come and do what children do best. ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM ZOOLOGICAL PARK 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine 824-3337, www.alligatorfarm.com Lush, tropical wildlife surrounds you. See every crocodilian species, the rare white alligator, exotic birds, reptiles and monkeys. Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Located two miles across the Bridge of Lions on A1A Highway South. ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine 829-0745, www.staugustinelighthouse.com At 125 years old, it is one of 30 lighthouses standing in Florida and one of only six open to the public. Climb 219 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of St. Augustine. Explore the museum and browse the gift shop. Ad page 45. Reader Response 18. Parks & Other Important Sites ANASTASIA STATE PARK SCHOONER FREEDOM CHARTERS 111 Avenida Menendez, Ste. D, St. Augustine 810-1010, www.schoonerfreedom.com The 72-foot Schooner Freedom, St. Augustine’s only Tall Ship, departs daily from the City Marina for day and evening sails and a ghost cruise. “Step back in time.” Experience romance and adventure while sailing by historic St. Augustine. 1340-A A1A Hwy. S., St. Augustine 461-2033, www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia Camping, day use, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, beach, nature trails and guided walks. THE ST. PHOTIOS GREEK ORTHODOX NATIONAL SHRINE 41 St. George St., St. Augustine 829-8205, www.stphotios.com National Greek Orthodox Christian Shrine dedicated to the first Greek settlers who came as indentured servants in the 1700s. CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS 1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 829-6506, www.nps.gov/casa Oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. Built by the Spanish between 1672 - 1695. 44 http://www.staugustinewomans-exchange.com http://www.ximenezfatiohouse.org http://www.sealovefishing.com http://www.smilehighparasail.com http://www.sta-sail.com http://www.playerschampionship.com http://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com http://www.tennismundo.com/tennis4all http://www.spanishmilitaryhospital.com http://www.tunnelzntumblez.com http://www.jaxkennel.com http://www.alligatorfarm.com http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia http://www.schoonerfreedom.com http://www.stphotios.com http://www.nps.gov/casa
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