INSIDER’S TIPS

Jacksonville is the largest city by landmass in the continental United States. If you are visiting for a few days, consider renting a car to experience all of its local, historical neighborhoods, beaches and national parks.

Got a hankering for more than just seafood? Then Clark’s Fish Camp in Jacksonville is the place to visit. Try specialty items like alligator poppers, gator tail, fried turtle, llama, antelope and ostrich. Clark’s displays a large collection of taxidermy around the restaurant and has a live exhibit—Lilly’s Pad—with turtles, fish and Lilly, a fivefoot North American alligator.

One of the lesser-known but spectacular attractions in St. Augustine is the tour of Flagler College. Built by Henry M. Flagler in 1888, the college is a national historic landmark. Students lead tours twice a day for just US$12 a person.