NORTH | Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Lightner Museum lightnermuseum.org 75 King St, St. Augustine, 904-824-2874 Lightner Museum features collections of glass, porcelain, toys, natural history, etc. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Olustee-Battlefield 5815 Battlefield Trl, Sanderson, 386-758-0400 Built to preserve the site of the state’s largest Civil War battle. Spanish Military Hospital Museum spanishmilitaryhospitalmuseum.com 3 Aviles St, St. Augustine, 904-342-7730 Our fully guided tours take you back to the Colonial Spanish days of medicine. Marineland Conservation Foundation, Inc. marineland.net/home/gacfs 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, 904-461-1565 We are a place to educate, inspire and connect the public to aquatic life. Orman House Historic State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Orman-House 177 5th St, Apalachicola, 850-653-1209 Enjoy the Antebellum home and the adjoining Chapman Botanical Gardens and Three Soldiers Detail. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Marineland Dolphin Adventure Panama City Pops Orchestra alligatorfarm.com 999 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, 904-824-3337 See every living species of crocodilian plus spectacular birds from around the world. marineland.net 9600 Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, 904-471-1111 Experience the thrill of swimming with dolphins! PanamaCityPOPS.org PO Box 744, Panama City, 720-272-4662 Committed to providing excellent classical and popular music which delights, educates and inspires. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park Pensacola Lighthouse staugamphitheatre.com 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, 904-209-0367 The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is one of the South’s best outdoor music and events venues. floridastateparks.org/park/Marjorie-Kinnan-Rawlings 18700 S County Road 325, Hawthorne, 352-466-3672 Preserving the Cross Creek Farm where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of The Yearling , lived. dI pensacolalighthouse.org 2081 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, 850-393-1561 The Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1859 lighthouse. St. Augustine Aquarium saaquarium.com 2045 State Road 16, St. Augustine, 904-429-9777 The St. Augustine Aquarium, snorkel adventure and zip line. Medieval Torture Museum medievaltorturemuseum.com 100 Saint George St, St. Augustine, 904-373-7777 Largest medieval torture museum in the United States. Ponce de Leon’s WORLD FAMOUS Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park fountainofyouthflorida.com 11 Magnolia Ave, St. Augustine, 904-829-3168 Explore 15 historic, waterfront acres and step back in time. St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery micro-masterpieces.com 100 Saint George St, St. Augustine, 904-373-7777 30 of the most intricate and delicate pieces of art in the world. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall staugustinelighthouse.org 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine, 904-829-0745 Climb, discover and explore maritime history in the nation’s oldest port. The Military Museum of North Florida themilitarymuseumofnorthflorida.com 1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, 904-410-0781 Displaying Northeast Florida’s military history from the Revolutionary War to the Afghan conflicts. pvconcerthall.com 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, 904-209-0399 The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is one of North Florida’s most intimate concert and events venues. St. Augustine Old Jail Potter’s Wax Museum trolleytours.com/st-augustine/old-jail-tickets 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 904-826-3663 The Old Jail was completed in 1891, designed to look like a fine hotel on the outside. Mission San Luis potterswaxmuseum.com 31 Orange St, St. Augustine, 904-829-9056 New location, new design, beautiful exhibits with over 150 figures on display. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum missionsanluis.org 2100 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6406 The only reconstructed Spanish mission in Florida. The Repertory Theatre -Seaside Museum of Florida History LoveTheREP.com 216 County Hwy 283 S, Santa Rosa Beach, 850-231-0733 Northwest Florida’s premier professional theatre. thepiratemuseum.com 12 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, 904-819-1444 Relive the Golden Age of Piracy at Pat Croce’s St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. The State Library and Archives of Florida museumoffloridahistory.com RA Gray Bldg, 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6400 A treasure trove of Florida history with exhibits the entire family will enjoy. Free admission. Ripley’s Believe It or Not -Panama City Beach Museums in the Sea museumsinthesea.com RA Gray Bldg, Tallahassee, 850-245-6369 12 historic shipwrecks provide a glimpse into Florida’s maritime history. ripleys.com/panamacitybeach 9907 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, 850-230-6113 Venture in to see the most fun and unique exhibits from all over the world. dos.myflorida.com/library-archives RA Gray Bldg, 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, 850-245-6600 The designated information resource provider for the Florida Legislature and all state agencies. Tallahassee Automobile Museum Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum -St. Augustine ripleys.com/staugustine 19 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, 904-824-1606 The original Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum features over 800 exhibits. tacm.com 6800 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, 850-942-0137 It’s more than a museum... it’s a journey through history! Tallahassee Museum National Naval Aviation Museum navalaviationmuseum.org 1750 Radford Blvd, Ste B, Pensacola, 850-452-3604 Experience the thrill of flight in the simulators, catch all the drama and power on the giant screen. See ad on page 32. Reader Response 11 tallahasseemuseum.org 3945 Museum Dr, Tallahassee, 850-575-8684 Explore 52 acres of wildlife, historic buildings, exhibits and scenic vistas. See ad on page 33. Reader Response 12 Riverside Avondale Preservation & Riverside Arts Market Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/natural-bridge 7502 Natural Bridge Rd, Tallahassee, 850-487-7989 The site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida. riversideavondale.org 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, 904-389-2449 Riverside Avondale is one of Florida’s largest historic districts, home to shops, food and more. Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts thcenter.org 283 College Dr, Orange Park, 904-276-6815 Dedicated to developing and nurturing the artistic potential of students, residents and visitors. Saenger Theatre North Central Florida Blues Society ncfblues.org PO Box 13282, Gainesville, 352-871-0676 A nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, cultivation, and promotion of Blues. pensacolasaenger.com 118 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, 850-595-3882 Donated in 1975 to the city as a cultural affairs center, the theatre hosts a variety of showcases. Trail of Florida’s Indian Heritage trailoffloridasindianheritage.org 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, 877-621-6805 A nonprofit network of people and public sites interpreting Florida’s Indian heritage. Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art Oldest Wooden School House Historic Museum and Gardens oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com 14 Saint George St, St. Augustine, 904-824-0192 Experience Colonial school life, artifacts and antiques at this 1700s American landmark. harn.ufl.edu 3290 Hull Rd, Gainesville, 352-392-9826 Art museum on the University of Florida campus; 11 galleries of art; 2 gardens; cafe; free admission. dI University of Florida -College of the Arts legacy.arts.ufl.edu/galleries/default.aspx PO Box 115800, Gainesville, 352-846-1211 We foster creative activity, scholarly and artistic excellence and innovation across disciplines. San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park Villa Zorayda Museum FloridaStateParks.org/park/san-marcos 148 Old Fort Rd, St. Marks, 850-925-6216 Come learn the colorful history of this site, have a picnic, or do a little fishing. villazorayda.com 83 King St, St. Augustine, 904-829-9887 The Villa Zorayda with its beautiful architecture and art collection is a must-see on your visit. 74 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
Visit Florida Visit Florida 2019: Page 73
