Colonial
Spanish Quarter
53 St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32085
904-825-6830
Hours: Open Year-Round, daily 9am - 5:30pm
Admission Charged
This living history museum brings to life the world
of the early Spanish colonists in a military town.
Visit with the soldiers and their families and learn
about their daily lives. You may also meet various
craftspeople, such as a candle maker, leatherworker,
herbalist, blacksmith or carpenter.
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine
4 St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-461-1009
Hours: Open Year-Round; Tours: Sun. - Thurs. 8pm,
Fri. - Sat. 8pm and 9:30pm; Memorial Day - Labor Day:
8pm and 9:30pm
Admission Charged
St.
Augustine's original ghost tour company, offering
4 great tours. "A Ghostly Experience" evening
walking tour that started it all; "Haunted Lighthouse" eerie
walk at the lighthouse; "Ghosts of the Matanzas" entertaining
cruise aboard the 72' Schooner Freedom - "there
be pirates here"; and "Shadows of the Past," a
ride aboard the Grey Ghost Train and entry to the Haunted
Castle and Old Schoolhouse.
Harbor Shuttle of St. Augustine
Oyster Creek Marina
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-501-4249
Hours: Call for additional information
Admission Charged
Scenic harbor cruises and water transportation service
features evening pirate treasure hunt cruises and eco-tours.
Lightner Museum
75 King St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-2874
Hours: Open Year-Round except Christmas day; daily,
9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
Exhibits of diverse 19th century decorative arts and
fine arts are found in the Lightner Museum. Featured
are collections of glass, porcelain, toys, natural
history, Victorian collectibles and mechanical musical
instruments. The museum is housed in the former Alcazar
Hotel, an 1888 National Register Building.
Museum
of Weapons & Early American
History
81-C King St.
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3727
Admission Charged
The
Museum of Weapons & Early American
History exhibits swords, rifles, muskets, pistols,
and unusual
firearms. See shipwreck artifacts, Native American
artifacts and various curiosities of the 16th through
19th centuries. View President Tylers piano and one
of Florida's finest Civil War exhibit. Everything is
authentic! The Museum is a harmonious blend of historically
significant items and a moving reminder of the past.
Old Florida Museum
254 D San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-8874
Hours: Open year round, 10am – 5pm
Admission Charged
Old
Florida Museum - St. Augustine's "hands-on" museum.
What better way to compare one period of history to
another than through the daily living activities, everyday
objects, and recreational pastimes of its people? Games,
food, weapons and tools convey the story of how life
changed - and how it remained the same from Indian
to Pioneer times in old Florida. Old Florida Museum
also specializes in Educational programs. Visit the
Old Florida General Store specializing in old fashioned
gifts and toys.
Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine
167 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3800
Hours:
Open year round, 8:30am – 5pm
Admission Charged
The
tour covers over 100 sights of interest and has 20
stops where you can hop on or
off to sightsee, shop
or dine. The tour includes a three-day pass onboard
the trolley, free tickets to the Florida Heritage Museum,
and a free pass on the St. Augustine Beach Bus for
all of your transportation needs. “See the best
first" onboard a green and orange trolley. Board
at the Old Jail complex located at 167 San Marco Avenue.
Free parking available.
Oldest House Museum Complex
14 St. Francis St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-2872
Hours:
Open year round, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
The Oldest House Museum Complex features the Gonzalez-Alvarez
House, Florida's oldest surviving Spanish Colonial
dwelling. The complex also includes the Manucy Museum,
the only exhibit in St. Augustine covering 400 years
of the city's history; the Museum of Florida's Military,
an exhibition gallery with rotating exhibits, an ornamental
garden, picnic tables, and the Museum Store, which
carries unique items and an outstanding selection of
books relating to the history of the area.
The Oldest Wooden School House in the USA
14 St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-0192
Hours:
Open year round, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
Let your first lesson in history begin at The Oldest
Wooden School House. The Professor invites you into
his classroom to teach you what school life was like
over 200 years ago. Compare your school days with those
of the old days. The wooden building is one of St.
Augustine's oldest surviving structures. Originally
built as a home in the 1700's, antique furnishings
from that period are displayed in the kitchen, living
room and bedroom. Enjoy the beautiful garden. Free
Diploma upon Graduation.
Ponce
de Leon’s Fountain of Youth
11 Magnolia Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3168
Hours: Open year round, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
The Nation's first chapter in history begins at Ponce
de Leon's Fountain of Youth. Observe foundations and
artifacts of the first St. Augustine mission and colony.
Discover navigational techniques used by early explorers
in their Planetarium. View the first 100 years of Spanish
Exploration during the Discovery Globe presentation.
Witness Indian Life in their Timucuan 1580 Exhibit.
Enjoy a drink from the fabled Fountain of Youth Spring
as you stroll about the beautiful gardens.
Potter’s
Wax Museum
17 King St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-9056
Hours: Open Year-Round; Sun. - Thurs. 9am – 5pm,
Fri. - Sat. 9am – 9pm
Admission Charged
George
L. Potter's famous collection of lifelike wax figures
awaits you. Fun and educational,
you'll interact
with over 160 "cool" wax stars. New additions
all the time. See the comical theater show and working
artist's studio.
Ripley’s
Believe It Or Not! Museum
19 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-1606
Hours:
Open daily, 9am – 8pm
Admission Charged
The original Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum features
over 800 exhibits of unique and unusual oddities
and curiosities, many from Robert Ripley's private
collection. Ripley's St. Augustine is in the "Castle
Warden," an 1887 historic Moorish Revival-style
mansion located at the edge of St. Augustine's historic
district. Explore our interactive galleries and cultural
artifacts then stop in the new Cargo Hold Gift Shop
featuring exciting merchandise from around the world.
Scenic & Historic
A1A Scenic Highway
St. Augustine, FL 32085
904-823-2519
Call for additional information
Admission Free
Approx. 52 mi. along A1A from the Duval County/St.
Johns County line to the St. Johns/Flagler County line.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia Blvd. (S. A1A Hwy.)
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-824-3337
Hours:
Open year round, 9am – 5pm
Admission Charged
One of Florida's oldest and finest attractions featuring
the rare white alligator. See all 23 species of crocodilians
from around the world, and an array of exotic birds
and animals. The natural bird rookery is considered
one of the best viewing spots for wading and nesting
birds in the country.
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
81 Lighthouse Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-829-0745
Hours:
Open daily, 9am – 6pm
Admission Charged
Discover
St. Augustine's rich maritime history at the site
of Florida's first lighthouse.
Climb the 165-foot
tall tower for a breathtaking view of historic downtown
and the beaches. Enjoy living history activities, shipwreck
artifacts and interactive exhibits in the beautifully
restored Victorian keepers' house museum. New in 2004
- "From Beans to Bullets" features artifacts
from the 1874 shipwreck of the British supply sloop "Industry."
St. Augustine Scenic Cruise
St. Augustine Municipal Marina
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-1806
Hours: Open year round, except Christmas Day; Cruises:
11am, 1pm, 2:45pm, 4:30pm, 6:45pm and 8:30pm. Extended
summer hours.
Admission Charged
Relax and enjoy a one hour and fifteen minute cruise
aboard the Victory III. Departs daily from the Municipal
Marina, in downtown St. Augustine. Enjoy a unique view
of St. Augustine available only from the water. Narrated
tours provide an incomparable way to enjoy St. Augustine's
historic landmarks and natural sites of interest.
St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains
170 San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-6545
Hours:
Open year round except Christmas Day, 8:30am – 5pm
Admission Charged
A narrated tour with stops at all major attractions,
historical sites, restaurants and shopping. Choose
from seven optional tour plans. Regular tour ticket
includes conducted seven-mile train tour of Old City
with unlimited on and off privileges at over 20 stops
for three consecutive days. Minimum time, one hour.
Package tours with discounted attraction tickets included.
Call for complimentary shuttle to and from your hotel.
Plenty of free parking.
The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
41 St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-8205
Hours:
Open daily except Christmas Day and Eastern Sunday;
9am – 5pm
Admission Free
The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is
a living memorial to the first Greek settlers on the
American continent and to all the Greek Orthodox pioneers
whose love of freedom and desire for a better life
for themselves and their children brought them to this
new world.
Whetstone Chocolates Factory Tour
2 Coke Rd.
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904-825-1700
Hours: Open year round except major holidays, call
for exact hours
Admission Free and Free Sample
Tours are free, everyone receives a free sample. Self-guided
tour includes a 15-minute DVD and a walk through the
factory where you'll see chocolates being made. Guided
tours available for groups of 15 or more, call 904-825-1700
x 24. Allow one hour for tour and shopping in outlet
store.
World
Gold Hall of Fame & IMAX
Theater
One World Golf Pl.
St. Augustine, FL 32092
904-940-4123
Open Year-Round except Christmas and Thanksgiving
Hours:
Hall of Fame: Mon. - Sat. 10am – 6pm;
Sun. noon – 6pm. Call for IMAX show times: 904-940-IMAX
Admission Charged
Celebrating
the game, its history and its players, the World
Golf Hall of Fame celebrates
the greatest
contributors and players in the game. The Hall features
historical and interactive exhibits that enable visitors
to experience some of golf’s most exciting moments.
Several special exhibits open each year. The adjacent
IMAX Theater is a larger-than-life adventure where
the visitor becomes part of the experience.
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
20 Aviles St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3575
Hours: Open year round except major holidays, call
for hours of operation
Admission Charged
X-perience one of St. Augustine's most authentic historic
sites, a 19th Century haven for sea captains and soldiers,
writers and rebels, tourists and travelers. Fragrant
orange trees introduce visitors to this remarkably
preserved inn. Learn about Seminoles and statehood,
food and fashion, bathing and bed bugs. Displays include
a rare ca. 1650 Caravaca Cross. A National Historic
Landmark, south of the Plaza.
