There are two national parks in St. Augustine - the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas. The Castillo is definitely a "must see" as it is conveniently located in the Historic area of St. Augustine. Fort Matanzas is located approximately 15 minutes south of St. Augustine and is a much smaller fort accessible only by boat (free ride) to the site, but definitely of interest to those that love history and a free boat ride!

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America's grim but remarkable history.

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Fort Matanzas National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Coastal Florida was a major field of conflict as European nations fought for control in the New World. As part of this struggle, Fort Matanzas guarded St. Augustine's southern river approach.

https://www.nps.gov

The following link contains info on how to give back to our national parks and also offers some ideas of how you can save when visiting the parks. Take a few minutes and read to the end.

Visiting Our Beautiful National Parks After the Government Shutdown: How to Give Back (and Save!) on Your Next Trip

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