Fun
Northeast Florida has all of the natural beauty, outdoor
activities and cultural attractions for which the state is famous,
but without the crowds. With Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra just
minutes to the north and easy access to Central Florida, World Golf
Village is the perfect starting point for day trips. Closer to
home, St. Augustine offers nearly endless choices for recreation,
while the Village itself puts shopping, dining and entertainment
right at your door.
Golf takes center stage in the region, with two world-class
championship golf courses here at World Golf Village. In Ponte
Vedra, home to the PGA TOUR headquarters and TPC at Sawgrass, THE
PLAYERS championship is held each spring. Along the 75 miles of
Northeast Florida coast are more than 500 holes of golf from Amelia
Island to Flagler County.
At the World Golf Hall of Fame, browse exhibits dedicated to the
game and the legends who made it the exciting competition it is
today. The 300-seat IMAX Theater offers
the ultimate movie experience, with crystal-clear images on a
six-story high, 80-foot wide screen. For more information about
World Golf Village, visit http://www.wgv.com.
In St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, explore the
pedestrian-friendly historic district's shops, cafes and landmarks,
including the 17th-century Castillo de San Marcos National
Monument. Shopping choices include everything from small,
independent boutiques to large outlet malls with major brand name
stores. End your shopping day with fine dining or more casual fare
at great restaurants and bistros throughout St. Johns County.
Cultural events and attractions include a number of art
festivals in and around St. Augustine, also a great spot for live
music every night of the week. Museums range from the Lightner
Museum, with its 19th-century relics of America's Gilded Age, to
the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, where visitors can climb
the historic lighthouse's 219 steps for a panoramic view of the
city's beautiful coast. Enjoy symphony performances in
Jacksonville, where cultural stops also include the Museum of
Contemporary Art downtown, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
along the St. Johns River in Riverside, and the Museum of
Science& History, a can't miss destination for kids of all
ages.