Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

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"A 17th-century Spanish coquina fortress built in 1695 with commanding rampart views of the inlet; visitors can imagine colonial-era watches for pirates and invaders, speak with National Park Service rangers and reenactors, and enjoy dramatic nighttime illumination and ghostly tales as the grounds are freely walkable around the clock." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines