St. Augustine Ponte Vedra 2008 Travel Planner - (Page 45) CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. AUGUSTINE 38 Cathedral Pl., St. Augustine 824-2806, www.thefirstparish.org Spanish Colonial Renaissance-style structure built in 1797 and reconstructed in the late 1880s. FORT MATANZAS NATIONAL MONUMENT 8635 A1A Hwy. S., St. Augustine 471-0116, www.nps.gov/foma In 1742, the Spanish built Fort Matanzas here, a small fortified watchtower that guarded the southern entrance to St. Augustine. DAVENPORT PARK 174 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine Two-acre park featuring a carousel and wheelchair accessible playground. FORT MOSE Saratoga Boulevard, off U.S. 1 North, St. Augustine 461-2033, www.floridastateparks.org In 1738, the Spanish governor of Florida chartered this site as a settlement for freed African slaves. DAVIS PARK 2455 Palm Valley Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach Davis Park is a fee-based facility where groups may rent fields to play a variety of sports and activities. Davis Park also features four stocked fishing ponds for children, two fenced-in dog parks and a playground. Concession stand and restroom buildings. GTM NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 823-4500, www.gtmnerr.org Nature study and surfing. MARINELAND Experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins at Marineland’s Dolphin Conservation Center on the pristine Atlantic coastline. Due to program popularity, reservations are recommended. Open 8:30 - 4:30, 7 days per week. FAVER-DYKES STATE PARK 1000 Faver Dykes Rd., St. Augustine 794-0997, www.floridastateparks.org Bordering tranquil Pellicer Creek, this is popular for birding with more than 100 species observed. LIGHTHOUSE PARK 442 Ocean Vista Ave., St. Augustine The lighthouse is still an active aid to navigation. Boat ramp, pier and restaurant. 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine www.marineland.net 888-279-9194 904-471-1111 Reader Response 16 ST. AUGUSTINE SCENIC CRUISE Take a boat ride aboard Victory III departing daily from St. Augustine Municipal Marina for 1-hour- and15 minute narrated tours. See numerous historic and natural sights along the waterfront and beautiful Matanzas Bay. Hosted by the Usina Family for four generations. ST. AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM The current lighthouse was completed in 1874. Climb 219 stairs to the top of the tower and delight in breathtaking views of the area. Featuring exhibits on maritime archeology and shipwrecks, the lives of keepers and their families and the Coast Guard during WWII. SAN SEBASTIAN WINERY San Sebastian Winery is located a few blocks from historic downtown St. Augustine and offers complimentary winery tours and wine tasting seven days a week. Tours start every 15-20 minutes. An assortment of San Sebastian wine, gourmet food items and wine accessories are available in gift shop on premises. Municipal Marina, St. Augustine www.scenic-cruise.com 800-542-8316, 904-824-1806 Reader Response 17 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine www.staugustinelighthouse.com 904-829-0745 Reader Response 18 157 King St., St. Augustine www.sansebastianwinery.com 904-826-1594 Reader Response 19 www.Getaway4Florida.com 45 http://www.thefirstparish.org http://www.nps.gov/foma http://www.floridastateparks.org http://www.gtmnerr.org http://www.marineland.net http://www.floridastateparks.org http://www.marineland.net http://www.scenic-cruise.com http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com http://www.sansebastianwinery.com http://www.scenic-cruise.com http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com http://www.sansebastianwinery.com http://www.Getaway4Florida.com
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