Top Attractions in North Florida
Blessed with magnificent golden sand beaches, historic cities, exciting attractions, national landmarks, wild waterparks, exciting aquariums, professional sports, championship golf courses and inspiring museums, North Florida is a captivating vacation destination full of beauty and adventure. From the historic monuments of St. Augustine - the oldest city in the country - to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Jacksonville to Gulf Coast sunsets on Fort Walton Beach, North Florida is a breathtaking destination that brings joy and fun to your next family vacation.
Indian Temple Mound & Museum
A national historic landmark in Fort Walton Beach, Indian Temple Mound & Museum is monument to the Native Americans of Northwest Florida that preserves 12,000 years of history. Originally a religious center, the preserved Indian Mound Temple is now a museum that features numerous exhibits that describe the tribulations of Native Americans dating back 12,000 years, and displays over 6,000 artifacts and an extensive collection of ceramics. An archaeological treasure, the prehistoric temple mound is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Historic Register. The Indian Temple Mound & Museum also displays artifacts from early explorers, pirates and Civil War soldiers who inhabited North Florida. Visit www.fwb.org.
[Top]Shipwreck Island Waterpark (Panama City Beach)
A tropical-themed waterpark on Panama City Beach, Shipwreck Island is filled with wet and wild attractions, aquatic activities, dining and shopping that add a splash to your Florida vacation. One of the most exciting family attractions in North Florida, the 20-acre waterpark features lush landscaping and entertaining water attractions, including plunging slides, twisting tubes, wave pools, and raging rivers. Cool off on attractions like: Ocean Motion Wave Pool, White Knuckle River, Tree Top Drop, Pirate's Plunge Racing Slide, Rapid River Run, The Zoom Flume, The Great Shipwreck, Lazy River, The Tadpole Hole and Skull Island - a family activity pool with waterfalls, a kiddy slide, and water cannons. Shipwreck Island offers tasty food, ice cream, and frozen drinks, and the Ship's Store sells Panama Jack suncare products, sunglasses and souvenirs. Visit www.shipwreckisland.com.
[Top]Florida's Gulfarium (Fort Walton Beach)
The world's oldest marine show aquarium, Florida's Gulfarium is an educational and entertaining experience that inspires people to learn about the marine world. Located on a sun-drenched beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico, Florida's Gulfarium features interactive attractions, exciting marine and sea life shows with performing Bottlenose Dolphins and Sea Lions, and the Spotted Dolphin Encounter, a 30-minute hand-to-flipper encounter with a Pantropical Spotted dolphin, Kiwi. Enjoy up-close adventures with majestic creatures of the Florida Gulf enhanced by spectacular views and gorgeous sunsets. Visit www.gulfarium.com/.
[Top]Mary Brogan Museum of Arts and Science
The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science in Tallahassee is a world-class cultural and educational museum that offers hands-on science activities and visual art exhibits that enlighten and entertain. The Brogan Museum stimulates our understanding of visual arts, sciences, mathematics, and technology through exploration and discovery experiences. With two floors of innovative science interactivity as well as art galleries displaying miraculous works from masters like Rembrandt and Van Gogh, the Brogan Museum brings culture and artistic inspiration to the people of North Florida. Visit www.thebrogan.org.
[Top]Old Capitol Museum (Tallahassee)
Standing in its present location in Tallahassee - the Capitol of Florida - since 1845, Florida's historic Old Capitol retains the original floor plan in the center of the building. In 1978,when the last state employees vacated the stately, time-worn structure, the Old Capital was restored to its 1902 granduer and opened as a museum in 1982. The Old Capitol Musuem's special exhibits interpret Florida's political history, constitutions, and the history of the beautiful building. Visitors can see artifacts and reproductions displayed in the Governor's Suite, Supreme Court and the Senate and House chambers. Visit www.flheritage.com/museum
[Top]Air Force Armament Museum (Ft. Walton Beach)
Experience the aviation warfare armament from the early days of World War I to the high-tech planes and bombs of our modern day. Located on Ft. Walton Beach on the Florida Panhandle, the Air Force Armament Museum showcases an extensive collection of aircraft and weaponry - bombs, missiles and rockets - including the GBU-28 bunker buster used during Operation Desert Storm. The museum's interactive displays will amaze and intrigue aviation and history buffs. Outside displays include vintage military aircraft including the SR-71 Blackbird - the fastest plane ever built - and planes from the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf War eras. Visit www.afarmamentmuseum.com.
[Top]Historic St. Augustine
The oldest city in America, St. Augustine - "Ancient City" - is a charming and romantic destination with historic landmarks, homes, churches, museums, beaches, lighthouses, forts and national monuments. Stroll along the historic cobblestone streets of Old St. Augustine Village lined with quaint cafés and bars, unique shops, and historic landmarks and homes, including Prince Murat House - one of the oldest colonial structures in St. Augustine.
Explore historic attractions, such as Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest European fort in the U.S.,Fort Matanzas National Monument, a watchtower completed in 1742 to guard Matanzas Inlet and its Spanish settlers, Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and St. Augustine Lighthouse, a 165-foot tower with breathtaking views of historic downtown St. Augustine, beaches, and the nation's oldest port. Explore the city's center (ca. 1600) at Plaza de la Constitucio and Colonial Spanish Quarter, revere Cathedral-Basilica, home of the oldest Catholic parish in the U.S., and glance skyward and follow the cross to Mission Nombre de Dios. St. Augustine boasts 43 miles of pristine beaches, including St. Augustine Beach, Fort Matanzas Beach, Butler Beach, South Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach, beautiful destinations for swimming, surfing, sunning, fishing, scuba diving, boating, parasailing, and water sports. Visit www.historicstaugustine.com.
[Top]Museum of Science and History (Jacksonville)
Jacksonville's Museum of Science and History features fascinating exhibits, educational programs, events and an exciting planetarium. See the Atlantic Tails - Whales, Dolphins & Manatees of North East Florida exhibit and experience the underwater life of the mammals that inhabit Florida's Atlantic waters. This interactive exhibit features life-sized models of mammals and hand-on elements like the Bone Zone, Migratory Story, Sea Cow Corral, Bare Bones and Other Comparisons, and Sound Bytes and Other Senses. Gaze at the stars, learn about astronomy and enjoy Cosmic Concerts under the dome of the Alexander Brest Planetarium. Visit www.themosh.org.
[Top]Jacksonville Landing
Spice up your day and heat up your night at Jacksonville Landing, North Florida's ultimate shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Located the heart of downtown Jacksonville along the beautiful shore of the St. John's River, Jacksonville Landing offers wonderful restaurants, cool shops and scores of fun entertainment venues. From elegant river-view dining to trendy nightclubs buzzing with excitement to outdoor concerts, the Landing is North Florida's top destination for family fun and entertainment in Jacksonville. Visit www.jacksonvillelanding.com.
[Top]Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Overlooking the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Alltel Stadium is one of the newest, state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venues in the world - making Jacksonville one of the top sports destinations in the country. Home of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and the annual NCAA University of Florida vs. University of Georgia and Gator Bowl football games, the 82,000-seat stadium also presents blockbuster concerts and events, including U.S. Soccer games and monster truck shows attracting fans to Florida's First Coast. Catch the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars charge the field at Alltel Stadium - the finest sports arena in the NFL - for an exciting season of fast-paced football action! For tickets and game schedules, visit www.jaguars.com.
[Top]Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville Brewery
Learn how Anheuser-Busch beer is brewed and packages at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Jacksonville. Complimentary tours guide you through a blend of rich brewing heritage and state-of-the-art technology as you discover how the world's greatest beers are carefully crafted using the finest ingredients and a century-old brewing process. Marvel at high-speed packaging lines that fill thousands of bottles and cans per minute. Midway through the tour, you can relax in the Hospitality Room and sample your favorite brews - including seasonal brands and new products. Browse the Gift Shop forsome A-B and Budweiser branded merchandise. Visit www.budweisertours.com.
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