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Pirate & Treasure Museum

Arrr! The most authentic collection of pirate artifacts in the world... matey.

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The Fountain of Youth

A tribute to Ponce de Leon's supposed quest for eternal youth.

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The Ponce de León Hotel

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

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Fort Matanzas National Monument

This Spanish fort is made entirely of seashell and concrete.

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Old Spanish Trail Zero Milestone

In this case, 'zero' marks the spot where the iconic Old Spanish Trail ends.

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The Love Trees of St. Augustine

Intertwined, interspecies trees which locals believe can grant boons to lovers.

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Dungeon Under the Stairs at the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse

It's a pretty creepy lock-up.

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Sacred Cat Rug

Possibly the world's oldest rug, this Egyptian relic is woven entirely from ancient cat hair and once carried a mummified human foot.

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