St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center

Odd objects and hands-on displays inside an 1887 building built like a castle, so the building is half the fun.

The stone gate from 1808, with pieces of the old town wall on either side. A quick walk-through and a photo, then on to the next thing.

More than 160 wax figures, from historical people to pop-culture characters, that kids can pose beside for photos. A studio shows how they're made.

A talking professor greets you, and your kid leaves with a small diploma after seeing the old classroom, kitchen and gardens.

Real pirate artifacts and hands-on displays pitched at about four to eight, and it's indoors and air-conditioned for a hot afternoon.

A big wooden playground with one gated entrance, a sandbox and play trolley for toddlers, and forts and towers for older kids.