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PONCE de LEON LIGHT STATION & MUSEUM

Standing tall at 175 feet, the Ponce de Leon Light Station is Florida's tallest lighthouse. Burn off a few calories climbing its 213 iron steps for a great view of Daytona Beach, the Atlantic Ocean and its bell-shaped dome capping off the structure. Once on the ground, don't forget to visit the many exhibits found within the several other buildings making up the museum.

Going up!

Going down!

Invented in the 1820s by Augustin Fresnel, these and other rings of crystalline prisms arranged in a faceted dome that could reflect refracted light, the Fresnel Lens, was the most important advancement of its time. Now able to project light over 20 miles, these beacons have saved millions of sailors since its inception.

ST. AUGUSTINE INLET LIGHTHOUSE & MARITIME MUSEUM

Rising 165 feet above sea level, the lighthouse offers a great view of Matanzas Bay and the Atlantic Ocean for those willing to traverse its 219 steps to the top. Once back down on earth there, is the Keeper's House and other interesting buildings filled with historic artifacts.

Not a special effect but just photographed during a driving rain.

CUBAN CHUGS

Below is a collection of several Cuban Refugee Boats found on the Ponce de Leon Light Station & Museum grounds demonstrating the enginuity and possible rectlessness in order to seek freedom for so many. Check out the repurposing of various pieces of hardware and building supplies used to create these freedom vehicles.
• Check out more Cuban Chugs from the Florida'a Key West Tropical Forest & Botantical Garden