Cortesse's Bistro
172 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
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A quiet courtyard tucked away from the street for lunch, with pasta and chicken parmesan most kids will happily eat.
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The play area is fenced in, with slides and climbing bars built to be accessible, so every kid gets a turn and a runner can't get far.
A recreated 1908 general store where costumed guides demonstrate odd old gadgets, so kids get to see early-1900s inventions actually working.
Old toys and dolls, a Spanish galleon replica and a sunken-treasure room, which makes a good first pass at the town's history.
A short daytime tour with a costumed deputy: kids step inside the old cells and hear the inmates' stories. It's about crime, so it suits older kids best.
Hop on and off a narrated trolley and let the kids pick the stops. Collapsible strollers can ride along.
Soft serve in a baby-bird cone or a small cup, with toppings to build yourself. Inside is tiny, so plan on the patio benches.