A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway

National Scenic Byway • Florida

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With sails flaring, a sail boat glides under the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine.

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Two bridge sections rise among towers as a sail boat glides under the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine.

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Sailors take advantage of a clear, spring day for a cruise near St. Augustine.

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One of the identical towers gracing the facade of St. Augustine's city hall fills this view.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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Once the Alcazar Hotel, this architectural treasure now serves as St. Augustine City Hall and the Lightner Museum.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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Once the Alcazar Hotel, this architectural treasure now serves as St. Augustine City Hall and the Lightner Museum.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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A hotel is nestled in downtown St. Augustine.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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Night-lit buildings in downtown Jacksonville are reflected in the waters of the St. Johns River.

© January 2007 Neil Li.
A bronze statue of Ponce de Leon in front of the St. Augustine City Hall keeps his legend alive.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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Jerry, the manager of the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine, takes time to chat with guests and answer questions.

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Visitors soak in some rays while they take a lunch break on a beach in Guana River State Park.

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A kite-flyer takes advantage of some seaside breezes at Guana River State Park.

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The crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean underneath a cloud-strewn sky break up the stillness at Guana River State Park.

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The Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve stretches thirty miles to the north and south of St. Augustine, Florida, with its headquarters in Marineland.

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A giant American flag adorns the building where NASA controls space shuttle launches and communicates with astronauts.

© October 2006 Karen Meadows-Rogers.
A tall statue of Neptune stands sentinel on a raised platform in Marineland of Florida.

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This palm-lined walkway provides access to the beachfront in Marineland, Florida.

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The cyan waters of this lagoon against the warm green backdrop of trees emphasizes the warm climate of the Marineland, Florida area.

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Lush green plant life thrives alongside the road near Marineland of Florida.

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A deep blue arch and covered walkway marks the gateway to Marineland of Florida, the world's first oceanarium.

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Four cannons defend the time-tested walls of Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the United States.

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A visitor walks along the seawall during low tide at Castillo de San Marcos, with the coquina stone fortress as a commanding presence in the background.

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A weathered stone tablet marks the tree-shaded entrance to Bings Landing County Park.

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White wooden fences and stone wall gateposts contain the natural flora at the entrance to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.

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An elderly couple admires the collection of flowers at this homegrown market stall at Flagler Beach.

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The bright tablecloths compete with the wide variety of fruits to catch the customers' attention at this farmer's market in Flagler Beach.

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Large Hollywood-style white letters on the side of a beach house announce the location of the Flagler Beach Pier. The Pier provides many fishing opportunities.

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Spreading palms and a white fountain grace the lawn near Flagler Beach Pier. The Pier has several restaurants and souvenir shops.

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A few visitors rest near the shaded picnic tables, while others enjoy the accessible shoreline at Flagler Beach Pier.

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A detailed photo of the natural landscape features timeworn coquina stone, a popular choice in local buildings. Pressure applied over millions of years forms coquina from millions of seashells and small marine creatures.

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A roadsign marks the start of the A1A Scenic Highway and Sea Trail.

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The long, weathered wooden ramp helps give perspective to this view of Varn Park Beach, just north of Flagler Beach.

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This simple fortification guards the reflective waters of the Matanzas Inlet. The fort on Rattlesnake Island is accessible only through the ferry docks on the right.

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A sailboat glides toward the four Mediterranean-style towers at the center of the Bridge of Lions, which spans the calm waters of Matanzas Bay.

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A small red roofed outbuilding provides access to the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

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This wooden walkway lies along the two and a half mile Ft. Matanzas Trail, offering a pleasant nature walk as it winds through the forest.

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The St. Augustine Light Station was constructed in 1874, replacing an older Spanish watchtower.

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Two tall stone pillars mark the entrance of a pedestrian pathway to the historic downtown district of St. Augustine, now full of curious and unique shops and restaurants.

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A horse-drawn carriage shares this tree-lined road with other vehicles in St. Augustine.

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Man-made colors contrast with the bright sand, shimmering water, and verdant landscape as several visitors savor the Florida sunshine.

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A white car drives on the white sands of Crescent Beach. Gulls inspect the sands around the car, looking for food.

© January 2007 Neil Li.
Formerly the home of the lighthouse keeper, this red brick, white-trimmed Victorian building now houses a museum.

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Vessels of all sizes are docked by the Bridge of Lions.

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This saltwater crocodile from Australia is over 15 feet long and weighs over 1200 pounds!

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A reflection pool echoes the palm trees and towers of the historic Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL.

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The setting sun illuminates the historic Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine on A1A Historic and Scenic Byway.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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The setting sun illuminates the tower of the historic Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine on A1A Historic and Scenic Byway.

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Colonial architecture highlights the facade of the St. Augustine Plaza.

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Visitors to A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway catch a breeze and fly a kite near the ocean in Guana Beach State Park.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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Beach-goers lounge while watching a flock of pelicans pass overhead on a beach along A1A.

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Turrets, chimneys, and palm trees create a dramatic roofline against the cerulean sky.

Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams

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The St. Augustine Lighthouse on the A1A Scenic and Historical Coastal Byway presents a fascinating spiral pattern when looking down the interior of the staircase.

Public domain. Photo by S. Clyde

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The longest stretch of coquina rock outcroppings in the nation are located along the A1A beaches. Within the tidal pools, one may find crabs, small fish, sea stars, and sea snails, among others. Many birds also find the pools provide a great lunch, so it is an exciting bird-watching venue as well. Further south the least terns often nest along the beach. Loggerhead, green and leatherback turtles also nest on the corridor beaches.

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The roadway and bike path along A1A in Beverly Beach and Flagler Beach provide six miles of beach overlook. Public dune walkovers are provided at the end of most blocks within the city. Three are visible in this photo.

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The Oceanarium at Marineland was constructed in 1937. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Oceanarium is an example of the "Nautical Moderne" style of architecture. The Oceanarium is currently undergoing revitalization and is emphasizing education and close encounters with the sea animals.

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As one meanders through the moss laden oaks, one may join a ranger giving a tour of the park or learn of the flora and fauna from the interpretative signage found throughout the park.

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Sunset over the estuary at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is a time to watch the birds fly home to roost and the manatee play while the setting sun ends another day along the A1A Scenic Byway.

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This overlook from the State Road 100 Bridge shows the expanse of the Flagship Harbor Preserve on the left. This preserve has over 3000 feet of boardwalk through the saltwater marsh to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Within the preserve, there are interpretative signs along hiking trails and a picnic pavilion, as well as picnic areas along the trails. One may fish the ICW or hike to the Wickline Center for more active recreational pursuits. In the foreground is Moody Boat Launch, which provides free launch facilities, as well as another fishing pier along the ICW.

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Shady trees line the path to the visitor center at Fort Matanzas.

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Sailboats glide along the bank of St. Augustine as the sky begins to turn orange, signaling the closing of the day.

© January 2007 Neil Li.
A beach stroller notices something interesting and leans in for a closer look, while a seagull soars over the nearby waves at Guana River State Park.

Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane

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Travelers compare notes to the background music of waves crashing on the Guana River State Park beachfront.

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Unconcerned by the white-capped waves rolling into shore, a hungry seagull examines a turtle's nest at Guana River State Park.

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A photographer captures breakers on film at Guana River State Park.

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Tourists enter through the historical gray facade of the St. Augustine Visitor's Center.

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The sand dunes creep up to Highway A1A.

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Students at Flagler College chain their bicycles in an arched outdoor hallway before classes.

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Students roam through a courtyard at Flagler College.

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A statue of the school's founder stands guard at the King Street entry to Flagler College

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Tourists enjoy a horse-and-buggy ride outside Flagler College.

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The manicured grounds of Marineland lead to the main facility.

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Two tourists pose for a photo-op at the entrance of Marineland.

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This is the "oldest residence" in the oldest continually occupied city in the United States. The oldest part of the house was erected as a two-room one story coquina structure in the early 1700s.

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In 1980, the National Headquarters of the Tournament Players Club opened in Ponte Vedra. Established by Commissioner Dean Beman, the Stadium Course hosted its first PGA Tour event in 1982 with the Tournament Players Championship.

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The Lightner Museum on King Street, Henry Flagler's former Alcazar Hotel, showcases magnificant Tiffany stained-glass windows, a Victorian Village, natural history exhibits, and antique mechanical musical instruments.

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Visitors stroll upon the grounds under the watchful eye of the imposing St. Augustine Lighthouse.

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A black cat gazes longingly from behind the screened doorway of a backstreet courtyard in St. Augustine, Florida.

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A stone lion stands on guard in the setting sunlight at the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine, Florida.

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Visitor parking is available in front of the St. Augustine Lighthouse Visitor Center, Museum and Gift Shop.

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Visitors stroll on the grounds of St. Augustine Lighthouse and nearby Lightkeeper's House and Museum in St. Augustine, Florida.

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The Gonzalez-Alvarez House is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial house built in the area.

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A setting sun gilds the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine where A1A crosses the Matanzas River.

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The spiraling black and white of the St. Augustine Lighthouse rises above the Florida foliage.

© January 2007 Chuck Kochmann.
On George Street in St. Augustine, a visitor learns about the oldest wooden schoolhouse in the United States.

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A visitor standing in the doorway of an old wooden drugstore in St. Augustine views the daily procession of life wandering past her on George Street.

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A visitor beside the Fountain of Youth waits for the water's magical effects to kick in.

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The architect of the gateway at the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine made wonderful use of this plentiful resource.

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This famous black and white striped lighthouse juts up against the crystalline blue sky of a calm Florida evening.

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A sign among roadside palm trees informs travelers that they are on the A1A River & Sea Trail, a Florida state scenic byway and part of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, one of the America's Byways.

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Tourists discover little known facts about this important naval fortification.

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Studying inside the Whitney Laboratory near Marineland on A1A must be difficult when the sky is this blue and the temperature is so perfect.

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If the A1A River and Sea Trail were any closer to the beach, it would be underwater.

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Two friends enjoy an empty stretch of sand at Guana Beach State Park.

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A crowd of visitors march down the gangplank toward the sandy beach and breaking surf.

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Beachcombers keep an eye out for sea shells at Guana Beach State Park

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Calm waves keep a kite-flying visitor company at Guana Beach State Park

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A kite-flyer sends takes advantage of clear skies and sea breezes

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The above-water facilities of the Marineland center sit under welcoming sunny blue skies.

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Marineland sits right on the beach and is a portal to the wonders of the underwater world.

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The twisted limbs of the trees at Fort Matanzas provides shelter from the Florida sun.

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A bridge on A1A crosses the Matanzas River as seen from the ferry landing at Fort Matanzas National Monument .

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Small islands and isolated groves of plants form the perfect habitat for birds and animals at the River to Sea Preserve near Marineland.

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A solitary bird floats above the sun-kissed water at the River to Sea Preserve in Marineland

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The River to Sea Preserve is a pristine environment for plants and animals.

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The bell tower at Flagler College rises above the stately school buildings and palm trees.

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Three visitors show off their newly-acquired youth in the roadway outside the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine.

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Visitors walking down George Street immerse themselves in early American history as they admire the weather beaten wooden buildings of historic downtown St. Augustine.

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Ponce de Leon could have found the Fountain of Youth much more easily if he had stayed on this paved trail.

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This candy-striped lighthouse once kept seafaring vessels from running aground off the coast of St. Augustine.

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$Bird\'s Eye View of the Lighthouse Museum$

It\'s hard to get a better view of the lighthouse grounds than from the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

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This perspective of the spiral stairs inside the St. Augustine Lighthouse gives the photographer pause, and perhaps a touch of vertigo.

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Reenactors in uniform complete the 72-step process to fire a historical cannon at Castillo de San Marcos.

© January 2007 Chuck Kochmann.
The Bridge of Lions opens up to make way for tall vessels passing through.

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Once the Ponce de Leon Hotel, Flagler College still maintains its Spanish colonial charm.

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Historic rockets still point towards space in the Rocket Garden at the Kennedy Space Center.

© October 2006 Karen Meadows- Rogers.
A byway visitor reads an interpretive sign at Old Spanish Coquina Quarry in Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine, Florida.

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The entrance sign to Anastasia State Park states that it is a National Gold Medal Winner among state parks.

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Two visitors to the Anastasia State Park stroll through a shady grove on the Old Spanish Quarry Trail.

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A happy hiker exits the Old Spanish Quarry Trail at Anastasia State Park

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A vacationer cools her feet in the ocean at Guana Beach State Park.

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Landscaped grounds surrounding the St. Augustine Plaza are an inviting place to stroll or spend the afternoon.

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The seasonal lights brighten the evening landscape with holiday splendor in historic St. Augustine along the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway.

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Florida's A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway receives their designation plaque at the Designation 2002 event at Union Station in Washington DC.

© June 2002 FHWA-NSB.

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A dog rests in front of merchandise on display at the A1A Super Scenic 72-mile Garage Sale.

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Shoppers peruse the merchandise on display at a stop along the A1A Super Scenic 72-mile Garage Sale.

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Shoppers look through the variety of goods for sale at a designated stop along the A1A Super Scenic 72-mile Garage Sale.

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