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October 2023 by Kala Sullivan
Well stocked with a variety of items
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October 2023 by Susana Barriga
The best prices and very good service.
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September 2023 by Maureen Fallucca
Just Go!! This shop is a treasure. Literally, you can pick up bottled water from the Fountain of youth! I swing by and pick up a few bottles, not only as a souvenir, but for milestone birthdays!
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August 2023 by J Cox
Loved the way the artifacts and staff kept kids interested in history.
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July 2023 by emegee5
There was a lot more to this park than just the Fountain of Youth so we were pleasantly surprised. There were multiple attractions, demonstrations and exhibits that we enjoyed. We particularly enjoyed the discovery globe and the peacocks. It does have a bit of a retro roadside attraction vibe which I don't mind but the ticket price is a bit steep at the same time.
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July 2023 by ntlwhlr
I thoroughly enjoyed the Fountain of Youth Park Experience. The admission price at $20 per adult does seem a bit hefty and a bit more than I would think, but I did enjoy the experience. The park is laid out well and is easy to stroll through the grounds/exhibits. The first exhibit up is the fountain of youth itself which then moves on to a planetarium showing how ships used stars to navigate, an exhibit on archaeological finds and memorial, plants native to Florida walkway, blacksmith exhibit showing tools of the 1500-1600's, ship weaponry and cannon displays, viewing tower, archeology dig exhibit and a few more. Peacocks roamed the grounds/area as well and are beautiful to view. The grounds also have random historical ship items such as anchors, cannons as well as other Indian artifacts used during the time period. Of particular note most of the stations had "show" or short guided talk about the topic which were well done for a couple reasons. 1. The people leading were well educated on topics and had a good energy 2. The sessions were informative, entertaining and fairly short (did not run on forever!) 3. Well timed - as you strolled the park/path and arrived at next area within minutes the "show" starting. No going back and forth to exhibits - trying to figure out timing or anything. Just very well done. Enjoyed the stop and now that I've sampled the water will have plenty of years to return another time.
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July 2023 by Hateworking
We stopped here on our hop on/hop off tour. We viewed the Fountain of Youth and watched the presentation in the globe. The grounds are very beautiful, and the peacocks are all around. We enjoyed watching them. We didn't see where there were many demonstrations, I did notice a couple of employees dressed in costumes. It was extremely hot the day we were there so we didn't spend a lot of time, as some of the areas were directly in the sun. This just wasn't our cup of tea, but definitely read other reviews and look at the photos to see if it might be yours. FOYexplorer, please do not take offense to this review as you have others. This is simply our take on our visit.
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July 2023 by KFS_386
This attraction covers many points of interest. As the website suggests, you'll want to give yourself ample time to fully explore and experience the space. Staff members were friendly and full of interesting information. We enjoyed the various options for entertainment and knowledge.
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July 2023 by monicaraza
This visit to the Fountain of Youth was completely unexpected. I was told this was a self guided tour. However there is a tour guide at each park station and you receive true educational and live experiences. The history we learned today was so impactful for me and my family. I highly recommend you visit the fountain of youth and bring your kids. Our children were around 9-10. They truly enjoyed every station.
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June 2023 by Jenn
Cute and quirky place that is like hitting the souvenir jackpot. I was able to grab a little something for everyone on my list without breaking the bank. The ladies working were fun to banter with, and they carry bottles of cold water. Definitely stop in before you leave.
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May 2023 by angry vet
Had a great time. Drank from from fountain.. Saw the park. Highly recommend! 10 stars!
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May 2023 by stephen warren
Very friendly. Great help
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December 2022 by Amanda H.
This is your typical touristy gift shop. Lots of never knew you needed items from toys to clothes to ornaments. The staff is friendly. Store has everything you have yet to dream of related to the foundation of youth. I loved the variety of shirts, ornaments, and that you can get the water to take home with you. Kids items galore. Something for everyone you know and more.
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October 2022 by Allison Taylor
The Fountain of Youth property was informative and exciting. As a Florida homeschool parent I was elated to take my daughter and best friend during our recent trip to Jacksonville and St Augustine.As we do at any museum, exhibits, etc we headed to the Gift Shop to stock up on cool merch, I LOVE supporting local businesses through their merchandise.It’s a crazy mix of items, more so what you would find in the beach gift shops throughout the US.We grabbed a couple items that I know we wouldn’t find anywhere else ($80 worth of items between us)Honestly I am giving such a low star review because of Patty, the lack of customerservice and attitude was disgusting. Both my best friend and I didn’t want to carry a purse and opted to grab $100 bill each and our phones for Apple Pay.Checking out separately our bills were about $40 each when I went to hand Patty my hundred dollar bill she stated that they did not have change, which is completely understandable and I was pulling up my Apple Pay when she threw my hundred dollar bill at me across the counter. Honestly I was ready to leave my items and walk out but my best friend grabbed my stuff and just paid all together with her hundred dollar bill. I will definitely visit the fountain of youth again as it has a great history however I will never spend another dollar in the gift shop. It was the follow up attitude, the lack of care for customers, and the disorganized staff that will keep us away from the gift shop for good.
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October 2022 by Jackie Woodson
Great time and lots of neat things
