Popular Attractions Along Florida's First Coast

Florida is known worldwide for its varied attractions, and the First Coast area is no exception. Great weather, a rich history and miles of coast and waterways provide endless recreational and cultural choices.

World Golf Village & World Golf Hall of Fame

More than 100 men and women who have played and contributed to the sport of golf are immortalized in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Historic artifacts and personal memorabilia, hands-on golf experiences and exhibits that tell the history of the game and the members who have made their mark on the sport are all part of the full museum experience.

The Hall of Fame is open year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Guests should plan to spend a minimum of three hours as tickets to the museum include admission to a film at the adjacent IMAX theater and a round on the 18-hole natural grass putting course. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit The World Golf Hall of Fame online.

The Hall of Fame is surrounded by the 6,300-acre golf resort and residential community known as World Golf Village. In addition to championship golf courses and award-winning accommodations, visitors to the Village can enjoy the PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, delectable dining options, including the irreverent Murray Bros. Caddyshack, and enjoy the scenery along the Walk of Champions which features a commemorative brink program and the autographs of the Hall of Fame members in granite. For more information visit the World Golf Village online.

Beaches and Water Sports

While other Florida beaches have undergone decades of development, First Coast beaches remain relatively unspoiled and accessible. The Atlantic Ocean, intracoastal waterway and St. Johns River offer endless choices for outdoor recreation, with some of the best inshore and offshore fishing and boating in the country. With more than 75 miles of Atlantic coastline and 400 miles of river, waterways, lakes and creeks, the area is unique in its diversity of waters, fish species and tidal conditions.

Historic St. Augustine

Billed as the nation's oldest city, settled in 1565, St. Augustine's attractions range from narrow, old-world streets lined with boutiques and galleries to luxury hotels and fine dining. Visitors and residents enjoy more than 40 annual festivals and events each year, from arts and crafts festivals to multicultural and local heritage events. St. Augustine is also a shopping mecca, with antique districts, an active art and gallery community, factory outlet malls and much more.

The Jacksonville Landing

This festival marketplace on the banks of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville has more than 40 shops, including national brands and one-of-a-kind stores, restaurants from Cajun to Japanese, and hundreds of entertainment events each year. The most recent addition to the Jacksonville Landing is Club Paris, 22,000 square feet of dance areas, state-of-the-art light and sound systems.