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Five cool things we discovered in St. Augustine

Here are five cool things I was surprised to discover about America’s oldest city — from the story of a fiery pepper to a tasty locally made gin.

Birding, Historic, Northeast Florida

St. Augustine Alligator Farm: Superb bird rookery at historic attraction

by Bonnie Gross

This original Florida roadside attraction still thrills, especially in the spring and early summer when its rookery fills with hundreds of nesting birds. The gators and crocs are well-presented with lots of information as well as entertainment.

Historic

Florida boat tours: The Old Florida way to see the waterways

by Bonnie Gross

One of the classic experiences of an Old Florida vacation was a scenic boat tour. Here are seven iconic boat tours that have been entertaining visitors for than 50 years. How many of these have you taken?

typical bedroom at the heron house, key west.

Lodging

Best Florida B&Bs: Lodging as an experience

by Bob Rountree and Bonnie Gross

Our favorite B&Bs will help you have an authentic and memorable Florida experience — not a night in Anywhere USA.

Beaches, Camping, Northeast Florida

Coastal treasure: Camp near stunning beach, historic city at Anastasia State Park

by Bob Rountree

Anastasia State Park is a stone’s throw from historic St. Augustine and offers 139 shady, secluded campsites near a 4-mile long white-sand beach that shimmers in the sun.