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Fountain of Youth National Archaeological Park Review

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Fountain of Youth National Archaeological Park

Fodor's Review:

Here's the thing about "North America's first historical site": you either love it or you hate it. Fans of the grade-A tourist trap appreciate the kitsch factor. They laugh at the cheesy costumes and educational displays. They chuckle at the tired planetarium show. They sip from the legendary Fountain of Youth, if only to mock Ponce de León and his followers for believing such foul-tasting water could hold magical powers. They wonder where in the world the peacocks that roam around the 15-acre park came from. If you don't, however, appreciate kitsch, you'll only be disappointed in the dated exhibits and disinterested employees and wish you had spent your money on a roast beef sandwich.

  • Cost: $7.50, children 6-12 $4.50
  • Open: Daily 9-5
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