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Fort Matanzas National Monument
3 reviews for Fort Matanzas National Monument
Matanzas... in English.. slaughter. Murder. You get the idea. Yes, the name says it all, battles, blood and well... history.
You literally feel as if you are stepping into the past and seeing what Florida was literally hundreds of years ago. This area is the oldest in the USA, and this is just one amazing part of its history. You can find out the history of the fort on the boat. Don't forget to bring a camera, sure they have a gift shop too.
This place is an unknown gem. Some of the best things in life are still free. And I think you'll agree after visiting this place for a couple of hours. Take a picnic and walk through the forest on a really nice boardwalk either before or after your free visit on a boat ride across the intercoastal waterway to the famous fort. Not a whole lot to learn or see, but the views are worth the time. One can only imagine what it was like back in the time when the Spanish soldiers built and lived in this small fort. So glad the National Park service has taken the time and money to preserve this place.
Educational, convenient, economical, beautiful, scenic, fun, historical.
This is a very simple, historical monument. It takes no more than 2 hours to complete the whole process and less if you arrive close to the time the boat leaves and you only do the fort. The boat ride from the western shore of Anastasia Island is very beautiful. Guides are on the boat and at the fort with a short presentation on the history and use of the fort. There is a film in the gift shop, but we didn't watch it.
The price is right too, the entry fee is, free. Donations are encouraged.
Avoid the summer months and weekends as those are busiest and most likely to be hot (summer).
This is perfect for kids 5 and older. Parts of the Fort would be a bit scary for younger kids, but with supervision, any age would love this place.