2. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos is a 17th-century fort built to protect the settlement of St. Augustine. The fortress is the oldest masonry fort in the United States. Boasting 12-foot thick walls that are 33 feet high built of coquina (a local shell rock), a moat and a drawbridge, the edifice has never fallen to an enemy during attack. Today, visitors will find well-kept exhibits portraying the fort's history. A movie and ranger programs are available daily, and most weekends and holidays feature reenactments complete with musket and cannon firings.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Daily 8:45am-5:15pm

Admission:

Adult (16+) $7; Student (15 and under) Free

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Website: Visit the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument website »

Type: Family Friendly, Historic Sites, History Museums, Military, Museums, Outdoor Activities, Sightseeing

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