Northeast Florida Attractions
Description of the different features and activities of Parks, Museums and Attractions of Northeast Florida.
Attraction |
Description |
Activities |
| Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve |
46,000 acres of salt marsh, waterways, wooded islands & natural & historic sites, inlcuding Fort Caroline national Memorial & Kingsley Plantation |
Self-guided & ranger-led tours, hiking, fishing, boating & bird watching |
| 13165 Mount Pleasant Road, 32225 | ||
| 221-5568, 221-5248 | ||
| nps.gov/timu | ||
| Fort Matanzas National Monument |
Fortified 1740 Spanish Fort, Site of 1565 slaughter of French Huguenots by the Spanish, one mile of beach |
Nature trails, vistor center, boat tours to fort |
| 8635 A1A S., St. Augustine, 32080 | ||
| 471-0116, 471-7605 | ||
| nps.gov/foma | ||
| Jacksonville Greyhound Racing |
Pari-mutuel wagering on greyhounds, thoroughbreads, harness & jai alai in Jacksonville, Orange Park & Bayard & poker room at Bayard |
Gambling |
| P.O. Box 54249, 32245 | ||
| 646-0001, 646-0420 | ||
|
Castillo De San Marcos National Monument |
Oldest masonry fort in the United States |
Living history, ranger tours & discussions of historical signifcance |
| 1 S. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 829-6506, 823-9388 | ||
| nps.gov/casa | ||
| Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens | Zoo & botanical gardens with more than 2,000 varieties of animals & plants | Train ride, special events, animal encoutners, educational prgrams, rental facilities for private parties, catering, wildlife carousel |
| 370 Zoo Parkway, 32218 | ||
| 757-4463, 757-4315 | ||
| jacksonvillezoo.org | ||
| Huguenot Memorial Park |
449-acre beachfront park, primitive waterfron camping & beach vehicle access, part of Great Florida Birding Trail |
Camping, fishing, surfing, bird watching, boating, kayaking, swimming |
| 10980 Heckscher Drive, 32226 | ||
| 251-3335, 251-3019 | ||
| coj.net | ||
| Kathryn Abby Hanna Park |
Oceanfront park, 300 camp sites, lake, water playground, hiking/biking trail, 1.5 miles of beach, camping cabins, rental facility |
Camping, hiking, biking, swimming, surfing, boating, picnics, fishing |
| 500 Wonderwood Drive, 32233 | ||
| 249-4700, 247-8688 | ||
| Little Talbot Island & Big Talbot Island state parks |
White sand beaches, covered picnic areas, hiking trails, natural & cultural resources-based recreational activities |
Sunbathing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, birding, woldlife viewing, shelling, nature photography |
| 12157 Heckscher Drive, 32226 | ||
| 251-2320, 251-2325 | ||
| floridastateparks.org | ||
| Ripley's Believe It or Not |
Museum of oddities & curiosities, many from the personal collection of Robert Ripley |
More than 800 exhibits housed in an 1887 historic mansion |
| 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 824-1606, 829-1790 | ||
| staugustine-ripleys.com | ||
| St. Augustine Aligator Farm |
Zoological park featuring all 23 species of living crocodilians, wild bird rookery, white alligators |
Shows every hour |
| 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 32080 | ||
| 824-3337, 829-6677 | ||
| alligatorfarm.com | ||
| World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater | Sports museum & hall of fame dedicated to golf, adjacent IMAX Theater |
18-hole putting course, challange hole replica of TPC at Sawgrass 17th hole, guided tours, large format films |
| 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 32092 | ||
| 940-4123, 940-4399 | ||
| wgv.com | ||
| Fort Clinch State Park |
Historic Civil War era fort surrounded by 1,200 acres of coastal hardwood hammock bordered by salt marsh, Cumberland Sound and the Atlantic Ocean |
Historic fort tours, hiking, biking, picnicking, ocean swimming, fishing from shore or 1/2-mile long pier, camping, nature walks, birding |
| 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandinda Beach, 32034 | ||
| 277-7274, 277-7225 | ||
| floridastateparks.org/fortclinch | ||
| St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum | Working lighthouse & maritime museum |
Climb to top of lighthouse, tour of keepers' house, living history activities, nature trails |
| 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 32080 | ||
| 829-0745, 808-1248 | ||
| staugustinelighthouse.com | ||
| Museum of Science & History |
Museum of regional history, regional natural science & the physical sciences |
Exhibits, educational activities for schools & the publc, planetarium |
| 1025 Museum Circle, 32207 | ||
| 396-6674, 396-5799 | ||
| themosh.org | ||
| Sun Cruz Casino |
Gaming boat, entertainment, buffet, day & evening cruises |
Slot machines, table games, plker, buffet & a la carte, fee beverage while gaming, entertainment |
| 4378 Ocean St., Mayport, 32233 | ||
| 249-9300, 270-2797 | ||
| suncruzcasino.com | ||
| Fountain of Youth Archeological Park |
15-acre park & gardens is landing site of Ponce de Leon & site of first Spanish colony |
Guided tour, drink from spring, planetarium, globe show, burial grounds, gift shop, Timucuan exhibit |
| 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 829-3168, 904-826-1913 | ||
| fountainofyouthflorida.com | ||
| Mission of Nombre de Dios |
Site of the first mission & shrine in the United States & the landing of Pedro Menendez, founder of St. Augustine |
Spanish chapel, mission grounds, religious gift & book store |
| 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 904-824-2809, 904-829-0819 | ||
| missionandshrine.org | ||
| Alhambra Dinner Theatre |
Professional Broadway-style musicals & comedies |
Children's theater, school matinees, meeting space, exclusive performances |
| 12000 Beach Blvd., 32246 | ||
| 641-1212, 642-3505 | ||
| alhambradinnertheatre.com | ||
| Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens |
Fine arts museum, collection of European & American art, historic riverfront gardens, nationally renowned education center |
Art classes, tours, concerts, cafe nights, lecture series |
| 829 Riverside Ave., 32204 | ||
| 356-6857, 353-4101 | ||
| cummer.org | ||
| San Sebastian Winery | Winery, wine & jazz bar |
Winery tours & wine tasting, wine & jazz bar, banquet & meeting facilities |
| 157 King St., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 826-1594, 826-1595 | ||
| sansebastianwinery.com | ||
| Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine |
Sightseeing trolley tour with 20 stops at most major attracions, includes free Florida Heritage Museum ticket with tour |
Sightseeing tours, adult & school groups |
| 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 829-3800, 829-6678 | ||
| trolleytours.com | ||
| Lightner Museum |
Nineteenth century decorative arts & fine arts |
Permanent & special exhibits, concerts, lectures |
| 75 King St., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 824-2874, 824-2712 | ||
| lightnermuseum.org | ||
|
Annabelle Lee and Lady St. Johns |
Dinner & dancing cruises & excursions |
Private & public cruises |
| 200 Wharfside Way, 32207 | ||
| 306-2200, 390-7000 | ||
| rivercruise.com | ||
| Colonial Spanish Quarter |
Living history museum depicting 18th century Spanish St. Augustine, daily lives of soldiers & their families |
Walking tour, stores, demonstrations |
| 53 St. George St., P.O. Box 210 | ||
| St. Augustine, 32085 | ||
| 825-6830, 825-6874 | ||
| historicstaugustine.com | ||
| Ghost Tours of St. Augustine |
Walking, riding, sailing & lighthouse ghost tours |
Guided tours |
| 4 St. George St., Unit 108, St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 461-1009, 825-1938 | ||
| ghosttoursofstaugustine.com | ||
| The Old Jail |
Old jail dating from 1891 with exhibits & guided tours |
Tours, school groups, lock-up |
| 167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 32084 | ||
| 829-3800, 904-829-6678 | ||
| historictours.com | ||
| Budweiser Brewery Tour & Gift Shop |
Tour showing how Budweiser is brewed & packaged, gift shop with beer brand merchandise |
Tour, complimentary samples i hospitality room |
| 111 Busch Drive, 32218 | ||
| 696-8373, 751-8095 | ||
| budweisertours.com | ||
| Marineland of Florida |
Marine educational park with dolphins & other marine life |
Dolphin interaction program |
| 9600 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine, 32080 | ||
| 460-1275, 461-1330 | ||
| marineland.net | ||
| Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art |
Modern & contemporary art featuring 60,000 square feet of galleries, shop, cafe & art education center |
Art courses, children's interative center, tours, films |
| 333 N. Laura St., 32202 | ||
| 366-6911, 366-6901 | ||
| jmoma.org | ||
| Amelia Island Museum of History |
Located in the historic former Nassau County jailhouse, exhibits on Amelia Island's history, museum tours |
Walking tours of historic district, ghost tours, school field trips, museum tours, corporate events, library, archives |
| 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 32034 | ||
| 261-7378, 261-9701 | ||
| ameliaislandmuseumofhistory.org |