Top 5 Must Do / Must See / Must Experience

• Kennedy Space Center
• Brevard Zoo
• St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
• Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
• Shopping at St. Johns Town Center

First sighted by Don Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513, Florida was originally named La Florida, or Land of Flowers. Today, the climate of this southern state continues to encourage the growth of many exotic, sub-tropical and tropical plants. Because of the climate, Florida also calls numerous visitors to the pristine beaches that line the peninsula, from the eastern coast overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to the western beaches and panhandle areas that line the Gulf of Mexico. Off the mainland are thousands of island escapes, including the famous Florida Keys.

Florida's sandy beaches, stellar attractions, historic spaceport, ancient city, everglades, and coral keys are just waiting to be discovered.

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See St. Augustine by Carriage

Come see the oldest city with the newest carriage company, Country Carriages. They offer relaxing tours with over 400 years of history from the early Spanish settlers to the rich and famous of the Flagler era to modern times of today. Sit back and enjoy the sound of the horse's hooves as you travel down some of the quaint brick streets. For the romantic, they can also provide quiet rides for proposals or weddings. Special pickups and group tours are also available. More about seeing St. Augustine by Carriage

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

See 23 species of crocodilians from around the world including rare white alligators. Watch fascinating shows every hour including the "Rainforest Review" featuring macaws and cockatoos. Experience the adventurous Alligator feedings twice a day. The natural rookery in the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is home to hundreds of egret, ibis, heron and other wading birds and part of the Florida Birding Trail including around 150 American Alligators and many native turtles. More about St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

Shopping at St. Johns Town Center

For all the shopaholics out there: Make sure to visit St. Johns Town Center! Jacksonville's newest and most talked about shopping destination - the St. Johns Town Center kicks off the autumn season offering the world’s finest retail, residential, hotel, and dining choices for Jacksonville area shoppers. Shop, enjoy fine dining, and end your shopping extravaganza on a sweet note with an ice cream. Make sure you bring your girlfriends a long for the ride and follow the motto "Shop 'til you Drop!". More about Shopping at St. Johns Town Center

Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

In 1836, the Second Seminole War swept away the prosperous Bulow Plantation in Flagler County where the Bulow family grew sugar cane, cotton, rice, and indigo. Ruins of the former plantation-a sugar mill, a unique spring house, several wells, and the crumbling foundations of the plantation house and slave cabins-show how volatile the Florida frontier was in the early 19th century. Today, a scenic walking trail leads visitors to the sugar mill ruins, listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Flagler County's Bulow Plantation Ruin State Park has picnic facilities and an interpretive center that tells the plantation's history. More about the Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park

Culinary Delights of Amelia Island

Amelia Island is known for having some of the best food on Florida’s first coast. Eat your heart out at any number of the island’s scrumptious restaurants, celebrate for their delectable dishes, famous chefs and distinctive atmospheres. Come and spend a delicious time on Amelia Island, the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry, where shrimpers still bring in their catch and local chefs create meals with the most mouth-watering shrimp you’ll find anywhere! More about Culinary Delights of Amelia Island

From the Canaveral National Seashore to Sebastian Inlet State Park - whether working on your tan, flying a kite, surf-fishing, or taking a romantic stroll - Florida’s Space Coast beaches have something to offer all vacationers. Three of "Florida's Ten Best Beaches," as declared by Southern Living, along with six others, ribbon along Florida's Space Coast, offering distinct settings from secluded, sea-oat scattered strands to sun-splashed excitement beside the breakers. The Space Coast is home to over 100 of the best surf spots on the East Coast. Whether you are a pro or a grommet, you will be able to find a killer spot. More about Surfing and Beach Fun

Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is home to more than 550 animals representing over 165 species from North America, South America, Australia and Africa. The Zoo at Florida’s Space Coast boasts "The World's Largest Volunteer Community Build." Over 20,000 people of all ages joined forces to help build the zoo in the spring of 1992. The Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is the only zoo in the country where you can actually kayak on site and view animals from Africa and Madagascar as you paddle down the Nyami Nyami River in Expedition Africa. More about the Brevard Zoo

Discover All Natural Wild Florida

Florida Eco-Safaris at Forever Florida invites families and fun-loving people to discover Old Florida. Spend a fun-filled day enjoying Eco-Safaris, Horseback Safaris, Nature Trails, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, and just relaxing and rocking on the veranda. Country-dine for Brunch or Lunch in the beautiful one-of-a-kind Cypress Restaurant or outside on the Heron Deck. It's 100% real (not plastic) and there's a lot to see and do for all ages. Come experience a Florida pioneer's life and the Sunshine State takes on a whole new meaning! More about Discover All Natural Wild Florida

Budweiser Brewery Tours

Along with Florida sunshine, the Anheuser-Busch Jacksonville brewery offers guests an opportunity to see how its products are made during complementary tours. Guests discover first-hand how the world’s greatest beers are carefully crafted using the highest quality ingredients and packaged in a state-of-the-art facility. At tours end, guests 21 years of age and over can sample their favorite brews and relax in the Hospitality Room or browse the Anheuser-Busch Gift Shop for a wide selection of the latest in merchandise. More about the Budweiser Brewery Tours