About a mile from Anastasia is one of the oldest alligator farms. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm houses more than 1700 alligators and crocodiles. The most famous is Gomek, a 17.5 foot saltwater crocodile. By Carriage Several companies offer carriage tours through the historic district of St. Augustine. It is a great way to see the sights, and hear stories from the carriage driver.
Most companies offer pick up points on the bayfront south of the fort.
By Train Train tours depart the depot on San Marco Avenue every 20 minutes. A narrator describes the city's historic sites, while driving you through the district. Customers can get off and on at several stops, if they want to see the sights close up, or stop to shop. The Matanzas Queen offers a free ride across the Intracoastal Waterway to Fort Matanzas Bay. Construction of the fort began in 1672, making it the oldest masonry fort in the United States.