Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park

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.

Hop on and off a narrated trolley and let the kids pick the stops. Collapsible strollers can ride along.

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.

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 recreated 1908 general store where costumed guides demonstrate odd old gadgets, so kids get to see early-1900s inventions actually working.

Watch adoptable cats from the café, or book the lounge to sit and play with them. Bring grip socks (it's shoes off).