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Flagler College Named for its founder and Florida philanthropist, Henry Flagler, the college you find today is not only a top of the line private academic institution but one of the most iconic and lovely architectural and historic landmarks St. Augustine has to offer. Located in the old Ponce de Leon hotel, Flagler College is…

Jacksonville University Tour Jacksonville University, founded in 1934, combines the distinct advantages of choosing a liberal arts college with the definitive strengths of attending an urban compreh​ensive university. Its outstanding academic programs and resources prepare JU students for success in their chosen careers and advanced study at the graduate level. Flourishing connections with area businesses…

Fort Matanzas National Monument Student groups on Sunshine State holiday exploring historic landmarks and points of interest in and around St. Augustine won’t want to miss this well-preserved part of the Florida National Park System, a somewhat small and primitive yet crucial 1740s monument commemorating the Spanish phase of Colonial American history. For hundreds of…

Anastasia State Park Student groups exploring their options around the historic Oldest City of St. Augustine will want to spent a day at the shore at wonderful and well-maintained Anastasia State Park, featuring 4 miles of clean, white sand, peppered with tiny shells along the water’s edge and plenty of elbow room to just get…

Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse Student groups on St. Augustine getaway must take the time to explore this amazing little landmark, a testament to our Nation’s unflagging emphasis on the importance of education across the centuries and, quite possibly, the oldest standing wooden structure in the States-a fine example of Colonial construction. Located near the City Gates,…

St. Augustine Wild Reserve Animal lovers on Sunshine State holiday will definitely want to schedule a special tour of the seven-acre St. Augustine Wild Reserve, a non-profit corporation created as a wonderful rescue center for unwanted, abandoned, “orphaned” and abused exotic animals. Frequently, individuals obtain an exotic pet, only to realize that the animal’s wild…

Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium St. Augustine The St. Augustine Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium – the first permanent Ripley’s attraction – features over 20,000 square feet of the most strange and amazing  “things” showcased inside a beautiful historic castle! Visitors to this palace of the preposterous will discover nineteen themed galleries on…

Oldest Lighthouse and Museum Student groups on Sunshine State excursion won’t want to miss a trip to the historic city of St. Augustine, the site of the oldest navigational aid in the United States. The original lighthouse, a Spanish watchtower, was converted into Florida’s first in 1824. A second was completed in 1874 to replace…

Ghostly Experience Walking Tour Student groups on St. Augustine getaway won’t want to miss area historian Sandy Craig’s popular “Ghostly Experience Tour.” Over twenty years ago, she realized students on field trips staying in the Old City overnight desperately needed a truly safe, fun and educational evening activity; something out of the ordinary. She and…

Battleship Cove The world’s largest collection of U.S. naval ships is located just outside of Boston in Fall River, Massachusetts. A commanding presence, the Battleship Cove is the heart of the waterfront, overtaking the area with five major national historic landmarks including a destroyer, a submarine, and a battleship. Focusing on a “Pearl Harbor Experience,”…