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( www.fountainofyouthflorida.com ; 11 Magnolia Ave; adult/child 6-12 $12/8; 9am-5pm) Step
right up for an acrid cup of eternal youth at this 'archaeological park.' As the story goes,
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León came ashore here in 1513, and he considered this
freshwater stream the possible legendary fountain of youth.
Anastasia State Recreation Area PARK
( 904-461-2033; www.floridastateparks.org ; 1340 Hwy A1A; car/bike $8/2; 8am-sundown)
Locals escape the tourist hordes here, with a terrific beach, a campground (campsites
$28) and rentals for all kinds of water sports.
Tours
St Augustine City Walks WALKING
( 904-540-3476; www.staugustinecitywalks.com ; tours $12-49) Extremely fun walking tours
of all kinds, from silly to serious to spooky.
Old Town Trolley Tours TOUR
( 888-910-8687; www.trolleytours.com ; adult/child 6-12 $23/10) Hop-on, hop-off narrated
trolley tours.
St Augustine Sightseeing Trains TRAIN
( 904-829-6545; www.redtrains.com ; 170 San Marco Ave; tour adult/child $20/9) Hop-on, hop-
off narrated train tours or get creeped out on the Ghost Train.
Sleeping
St Augustine is a popular weekend escape; expect room rates to rise about 30% on Fri-
day and Saturday. Inexpensive motels and chain hotels line San Marco Ave, near where it
meets US Hwy 1. More than two dozen atmospheric B&Bs can be found at
www.staugustineinns.com .
Pirate Haus Inn HOSTEL$
( 904-808-1999; www.piratehaus.com ; 32 Treasury St; dm $20, r $65-109; ) Yar, if ye
don't be needing anything fancy, this family-friendly European-style guesthouse/hostel
has an unbeatable location and includes a pirate pancake breakfast.
At Journey's End B&B$$$