St. Augustine Ponte Vedra 2008 Travel Planner - (Page 46) MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine 829-6451, www.memorialpcusa.org Built in 1889 by Henry M. Flagler, it’s now his burial place. The copper dome, mahogany pews, marble floors and stained-glass windows make this church splendid. LIMELIGHT THEATRE 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine 866-682-6400, www.limelight-theatre.org “Live theater at its intimate best.” This 110-seat house gives a superlative up-close and personal theater experience year ’round. Comedies, dramas, musicals plus theater workshops for youngsters and adults. Call for current information, ticket prices and schedule GOLD COAST TOUR & TRAVEL P.O. Box 32486, Jacksonville 800-374-8687, www.goldcoastfun.com Northeast Florida’s premier planning connection, specializing in customized tours for groups of all ages and sizes. Each itinerary is specialized to accommodate your every request. MISSION OF NOMBRE DE DIOS/ SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LA LECHE 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine 800-342-6529, www.missionandshrine.org Landing site of the city’s founders in 1565 and site of the first Catholic mass said in what is now the United States. NORTH FLORIDA TOURS P.O. Box 4351, St. Augustine 823-1492, www.north-florida-tours.com Caters to groups interested in St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, and surrounding areas of historic importance. Welcoming newcomers, convention and reunion groups and small groups. ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE 1340 A1A Hwy. S., St. Augustine 471-1965, www.st.augamphitheatre.com The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is Florida’s brand-new outdoor concert venue. Located a short distance from historic downtown St. Augustine on 16 acres of beautiful maritime coastal hammock, the Amphitheatre offers an amazing concertgoing experience. RON PARKER PARK 607 Old Beach Rd., St. Augustine Children’s playground, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, small ball field and small dog park. OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine 829-3800, www.historictours.com Offering complete field trip services to enhance your educational experience. Whether you have hours or days to spend in St. Augustine, they can build a tour package that meets your needs. ST. AUGUSTINE NATIONAL CEMETERY 104 Marine St., St. Augustine 352-793-7740, www.cem.va.gov Used as a burial ground since at least 1763, it is Florida’s oldest national military cemetery. TOLOMATO CEMETERY Cordova Street, St. Augustine Across from the Castillo de San Marcos. A burial place for Christian Indians in the 1700s and later for Spanish Catholics. Group Tours and Receptive Services ACTIVE ESCAPES 1177 Garrison Dr., St. Augustine 800-392-5796, www.activeescape.com Whether it is a historic tour, an eco-tourism adventure, a golf outing at a championship course, a kayak outing, an exclusive museum tour, oceanfront accommodations or an elegant wine tasting and gourmet dinner, let them arrange it for your group. OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF ST. AUGUSTINE 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine 800-868-7482, www.trolleytours.com Sit back and relax on a one-hour, fully narrated tour through America’s oldest city. Guests can hop off at any of the 19 stops to shop, dine and sightsee and then re-board at their leisure. TREATY PARK 1595 Wildwood Dr., St. Augustine Skate park. Daily admission $1 for county residents and $2 for non-county residents. Dog park, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, multi-purpose fields, picnic pavilions, lake, catch-and-release fishing, bicycle-jogging trail and racquetball courts. TOUR SAINT AUGUSTINE, INC. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 800-797-3778, www.staugustinetours.com Tours featuring guides in period costumes. Packages available that include accommodations, meals and sightseeing. WASHINGTON OAKS GARDENS STATE PARK 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast 386-446-6780, www.floridastateparks.org The park features formal gardens and a unique shoreline of coquina rock on its Atlantic Beach. ANCIENT CITY TOURS, INC. 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine 800-597-7177, www.ancientcitytours.com Full-service destination management company that will meet all of your groups needs. Groups vary from educational tours, adults/seniors, corporate groups, clubs and organizations. Check out the individual packages and wedding services. TOURTIME, INC. 3860 Magnolia St., Middleburg 800-822-4278, www.tourtimeinc.com Custom group and individual packages of St. Augustine, Jacksonville and surrounding areas. Accommodations, attractions, meals, guides and golf. For more information on things to do in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, visit www.Getaway4Florida.com. Cultural & Performing Arts EMMA CONCERT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 860130, St. Augustine 797-2800, www.emmaconcerts.com The EMMA Concert Association is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that produces 13 quality concerts and dance performances each year in partnership with Flagler College. Internationally renowned musicians, orchestras and ballets. DESTINATION PLANNING CORP. 11330-2 St. Johns Industrial Pkwy., Jacksonville 249-3729, www.destinationplanning.com Specializing in all aspects of group travel needs from registration, staffing, transportation, A/V, conference logistics, tours and spouse programs. Activities, teambuilding, event décor, production and destination weddings. DMC VENTURES 466 Arricola Ave., St. Augustine 904-347-1164. Full-service receptive operator for Northeast Florida. Inbound and outbound tour planning from point of origin with local licensed guide’s service. 46 http://www.memorialpcusa.org http://www.limelight-theatre.org http://www.goldcoastfun.com http://www.north-florida-tours.com http://www.missionandshrine.org http://www.staugamphitheatre.com http://www.historictours.com http://www.cem.va.gov http://www.trolleytours.com http://www.activeescape.com http://www.staugustinetours.com http://www.ancientcitytours.com http://www.floridastateparks.org http://www.tourtimeinc.com http://www.destinationplanning.com http://www.Getaway4Florida.com http://www.emmaconcerts.com
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