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City / State:
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St Augustine, FL
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Event Name:
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Event Type:
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Year Round Walk
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Event ID:
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81268 2009/Y1128
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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5/10km - 1
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Description:
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Daily: 9-5. Closed Christmas. Trail is rated 1+ (cobblestone in some areas) and is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs if they follow the alternate route instructions but may still have some difficulty with the cobblestones. Take a walk through history as you tour the wonders of "the oldest city in the United States". Pass by the old Spanish fort, Castillo San Marco, continue through a National Cemetery, numerous historical sites, horse-drawn carraiges, unique shops and restaurants, the magnificent ediface of Flagler College. Tour the superb Lightner Museum (small admission fee).
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Amenities:
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Strollers: Medium | Wheelchairs: Medium | Pets: No | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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America's Gardens, Artistic Heritage, Authors and Literary Landmarks, Cemetery Stroll, Courthouses, Historic Churches, Museums, Native American Culture, Railroad Heritage, Riverwalk America, US Presidents, Veteran Memorials
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Start Times:
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Location:
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The Shrine Gift Shop
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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27 Ocean Ave. Start box is in the Mission's Shrine Gift Shop. Driving north on I-95 take Exit 311 onto SR207. Turn right (NE) onto SR207. Drive 5.1 miles to US Hwy 1. Turn left onto US1, Drive 1.4 miles to traffic signal at West Castillo Dr. Turn right onto West Castillo. Drive 0.3 miles to San Marco Ave. Turn left onto San Marco Ave and drive 0.4 miles to Ocean Ave. Turn right onto Ocean Ave and drive 0.1 mile to first entrance into parking lot. Turn right into parking lot and the Shrine Gift Shop will be on your left.
Driving south on I-95 take Exit 318 onto Hwy 16, the Green Cove Springs/St. Augustine exit (also the Outlet Mall exit). Turn left (east) onto Hwy 16. Drive 5.6 miles to San Marco Ave and turn right (south) onto San Marco Ave. Drive 0.9 mile to Ocean Ave and turn left (east) onto Ocean Ave. Drive 0.1 mile to first entrance to parking lot. Turn right into parking lot and the Shrine Gift Shop will be on your left.
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Awards & Fees:
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A Award
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Happy Wanderers
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Contact:
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Jane Carazo (904) 797-5949
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Website:
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www.happywanderersfl.org
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E-Mail Contact:
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cjaneghs@bellsouth.net
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