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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.vsSt. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is the choice of most professionals compared to St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park comes in at #3 in Saint Augustine with endorsements from 7 reviews like Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.
Afar Magazine
Where
Fodor's
Frommer's
81 Lighthouse Ave, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
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Afar Magazine "I still enjoyed it and walked a few steps to go inside the museum that while you're there, could at least check out if you have the time. " Full review
Where "Completed in 1874, the lighthouse offers visitors a rare view of the ancient city—once they climb the 219 steps that lead up to the 165-foot tower." Full review
Fodor's "It's unusual to find a lighthouse tucked into a residential neighborhood. This 1874 version replaced an earlier one built when the city was founded in 1565. " Full review
Frommer's "Network's popular show Ghost Hunters filmed an episode here and found that, after a thorough investigation, the lighthouse is, indeed, haunted!" Full review
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You should be in good condition (children must be at least 7 years old and 4 ft. tall) to climb the 219 steps to the top of the lighthouse.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Where Frommer's
999 Anastasia Blvd., Saint Augustine, FL 32084
From $0/night
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
" Don't miss the Land of Crocodiles, an outstanding - and rare - collection of 22 species of crocodiles from the farm. The park provides refuge for a rookery of wading birds during the nesting season." Full review
Afar Magazine "Who doesn't want to hang out with hundreds of crocodiles and alligators? I do! Last week, Bob and I took a zip-line and obstacle course challenge over these strange and ancient looking creatures." Full review
Afar Magazine "This Alligator Farm is one of the oldest zoological preserves in the state. It's a fun and unique thing to do with your family in St. Augustine!" Full review
Where "One of the country's first zoos and housing all 23 species of crocodilians." Full review
Frommer's "It houses the world's only complete collection of all 23 species of crocodilians...there are ponds and marshes filled with ducks, swans, herons, egrets, ibises, and other native wading birds." Full review
