Historic Sites in Sawgrass Country Club

"You simply you can’t visit St. Augustine with kids without taking them to the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. The 15-acre water-front park is a site of significant national historic importance. It was here that St. Augustine was founded by Pedro Menendez 55 years before the pilgrims landed at Plymouth rock and 42 years before Jamestown was colonized."

"The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a privately owned 15-acre park in St. Augustine, Florida, located along Hospital Creek, part of the Intracoastal Waterway."

"Located near the City Gates, The Old School House is a surviving expression of another time. Built over 200 years ago, while Florida was under the rule of Imperial Spain, it was constructed of red cedar and cypress and put together with wooden pegs and handmade nails."

"The oldest wooden schoolhouse in the United States is located at 14 St George Street in St Augustine – check hours and more info here. The oldest wooden schoolhouse in the United States is located in St Augustine on St George Street – it opened in 1702"

"Take a lesson from the Oldest Wooden School House in the country, complete with replica displays and museum on the inside!"

"Heading north through the Gate and across the tiny street you’ll find the Huguenot Cemetery–a Protestant burial ground used between 1821-1884. Until this time, the only cemetery in town was reserved for Catholics. The boys in charge, realizing they had a desperate situation on their hands—all those Protestants and all—designated this piece of land for Protestant burials."

"Peaceful and serene, the Mission of Nombre de Dios is a place where everyone can feel at home. Shrines and statues are surrounded by lush greenery and trees and welcome visitors from every corner of the earth. It is here that the Great Cross, which rises 208 feet, was erected in 1965 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first parish mass."

"Located at 27 Ocean Avenue, the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche is the first in the United States to be dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Established in 1615, the chapel houses an elegantly detailed carved statue of the Blessed Virgin nursing the child. Many pilgrims travel here to pray for blessings on behalf of mothers and mothers-to-be."

"Just a few miles outside of the city, you can find one of Florida’s most important historical sites. Fort Mose was built by the Spanish in the 18th century and was initially intended to be a settlement for freed slaves. It was the first type of settlement of its kind in Florida, as the Spanish welcomed in slaves who had escaped from what was at the time the British colonies to the north."

"The oldest public park in the US, the Plaza de la Constitucion has been a center of life in St. Augustine since the 16th century Spanish Period. Now a National Historic Landmark, the Plaza was established by Spanish Royal Ordinances in 1573, which required a plaza for government, church, and public use. Spanish plazas typically began at the waterfront, so it could be seen, and was oriented to the compass points and sized with length equal to 1-1/2 times its width."

"Here at Guana Pine State Park and Wildlife Management Area, you're not sure which one you'd prefer doing. Go hiking or stroll by the beach?. If you do the former, you'd get nicely crafted paths and clean trails."

"Boone Park is a popular tourist destination that provides wonderful views of downtown Jacksonville. It was the world’s largest and talent fountain when it opened back in 1965. The fountain’s three pumps push up to 17,000 US gallons of water per minute up to 100 feet in height."

"Located in downtown Jacksonville, Metropolitan Park and Marina are beloved by locals and tourists alike for hosting a variety of activities. A great place to spend an afternoon or evening outdoors, Metropolitan Park and Marina have picnic tables, carefully curated gardens, and waterfront access. Just off of I-95, Metropolitan Park is easy to get to, and often has concerts at its venue location."

"The Metropolitan Park is a nice local attraction as a 32 acre waterfront park and a concert avenue. A wonderful location, this park is renowned for its world-class events and festivals. Visitors will enjoy an excitement in the atmosphere here as they witness famous artists, showmen and personalities performing live at the park."

"Rated by CNN and Trip Advisor as the 2nd best pizza in the country, Pizza Time offers Brooklyn-Style slices to the masses visiting St. Augustine. The St. George Street pizza place can’t be missed – there’s usually a line out the door and around the corner waiting to get their hands on a steaming, delicious slice!. The portions are gigantic, and they have a wide variety of pizzas to choose from, including the Chicken Parm, which features an entire piece of chicken on top of each slice!"

"Sometimes nothing satisfies the stomach quite like a slice of New York pizza. If you're looking for a quick bite (especially after a night out), this casual Brooklyn-style pizza place is a winner. Hawking “the biggest pizza in town,” with 20-inch round pies as well as a selection of NY Pizzeria staples like cheese calzones, house-made arancini (rice balls and Italian potato rolls), and strombolis."

"If looking for one of the restaurants in Saint Augustine serving up some of the best Brooklyn Style pizza head to Pizza Time. Pizza Time sells pizza by the slice or whole pie and is one of the downtown Saint Augustine restaurants on St. George Street. Pizza Time is famous for its New York Style Pies with thin crust and fresh ingredients."