Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park has been entertaining and enlightening visitors to St. Augustine for generations. Spanish Admiral Pedro Menendez landed here in 1565 to found the city of St. Augustine, the Timucua Indians lived here for hundreds of years and it is thought Ponce de Leon himself landed nearby. But for visitors this spring and summer, the Fountain of Youth is definitely not the same old story. The Planetarium that has thrilled visitors for more than 50 years now has a cutting-edge projector that projects the night sky as it appeared on any night in history, including the night any visitor was born, Plus, the seats in the Planetarium are brand new. Just a short walk takes visitors to the waterfront where an authentic conquistador stands guard, fires a replica of a 16th century Spanish cannon several times a day and entertains with his stories of war and conquest in the New World.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
The St. Augustine Airshow
The St. Augustine Airshow will be held Memorial Day Weekend, 2011.
This two day event (held on May 28 and May 29, 2011) will continue in the tradition of air shows at the Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine. This tradition dates back to 1967. The event will honor our military with a special “Salute to Veterans” past and present. The airshow promises to provide entertainment for the whole family.
“The event will be spectacular,” states Craig Fordem, President of St. Augustine Air Shows. ”There will be performances by world-reknown aerobatic pilots as well as many outstanding military exhibits and static displays. We are planning events for the whole family that recognizes and supports the contributions made by our veterans. This will be a celebration of the true spirit of Memorial Day!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 (in 3D) Premiere in the Old City
See Jack Sparrow, Barbossa embark and his Pirates of the Caribbean in 3D on a quest to find the exclusive fountain of youth, only to discover that Blackbeard and his daughter are after it too – on the giant IMAX screen at the World Golf Hall of Fame! The largest IMAX theater in the Southeast will be premiering the new On Stranger Tides installment from the Pirates of the Caribbean throughout the weekend.
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