Cemeteries probably aren't the first thing to cross your mind when it comes to sightseeing, but they can reveal a lot about a place. Visit St. Augustine National Cemetery for some clues to the past.
This burial ground is located in the leafy neighborhood of Downtown Historic District. St. Augustine National Cemetery is free to explore, making it the ideal cheap day out. Leave enough time to look around a few nearby sights, such as Castillo de San Marcos, Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.