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Northeast Florida’s wilderness and wildlife are close at hand, with a sense of well-being that is worth the effort to experience. Step outside into the sunshine and allow yourself to be swept away with a beauty that is too spectacular to miss. Comfy shoes and cameras are a must! Imagination and historical landmarks blend into one of the most unforgettable history lessons. Follow the trail from Castillo de San Marcos to the Ponce de Leon statue. Docents bring the people and stories to life. Please click on the categories below for area listings. Expand all | Collapse all
ActivitiesK-2 Fishing 821 S Ponce De Leon Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-824-9499 St. Augustine City Walks
Ticket kiosk on Orange at Spanish Street 904-540-3476 St. Augustine City Walks is known for their original, entertaining and educational walking tours of St. Augustine. For instance:
Historic
Castillo de San Marcos
1 S Castillo Dr St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-6506 The Castillo de San Marcos, built 1672-1695, served primarily as an outpost of the Spanish Empire, guarding St. Augustine, the first permanent European settlement in the continental United States, and also protecting the sea route for treasure ships returning to Spain. The park consists of the original historic Castillo fortress itself with its attendant grounds, some 25 total acres. Fountain of Youth 11 Magnolia Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-3168 North America's first historical site - come and explore 15 acres and 500 years of history among the oaks and magnolias. See the site on which the oldest city in our nation was founded in 1565, some 50 years after Ponce de Leon arrived. Drink from the world famous spring. Explore the many educational and entertaining exhibits that await you in a beautiful, natural setting. St. Augustine Lighthouse 81 Lighthouse Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32080 904-829-0745 This 165-ft working lighthouse, serves our nation’s oldest port. Browse the gift shop, or check out the great artifacts from the shipwrecks. Learn more about St. Augustine’s history. Old St. Augustine Village 246 St. George Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-823-9722 Browse an entire city block full of history. Check out a sixteenth century hospital and cemetery. The area is known for its beautiful gardens and courtyards as well as the 9 historic houses located within the village. There are 5 great galleries and exhibits located within the buildings with lots of historical information and interesting facts about the area. Oldest House 271 Charlotte Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-824-2872 One place you have to check out is Florida’s Oldest House. Built and occupied since the 1600’s, this house is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial dwelling in Florida. Check out the gardens, outdoor kitchen, museum, and all the great quarters inside. You’ll learn a lot about what life was like in the early 1700’s. The Colonial Spanish Quarter 904-825-6830 28 St. George Street S Augustine, Florida 32084 Take a first hand look at St. Augustine’s history at this recreated 18th century village. The Spanish Quarter museum is a living history museum where you can watch costumed interpreters relive and act out what life was life in the 1740’s in St. Augustine. Take a tour and learn about the blacksmiths, carpenters, candle makers, soldiers, and other craftsmen that lived in the area.
Museums
Lightner
Museum
75 King Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-824-2874 Take a look at artifacts and items from the Gilded Age. Be sure to browse all the costumes, furnishings, and musical instruments from the time period. You will see beautiful cut glass, and Victorian stained art glass as well as other gorgeous pieces in the collections. Museum of Weapons 81-C King Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-3727 The Museum of Weapons is just that, a Museum of Weapons. Featuring unique guns, swords, civil war displays, artifacts from ship wrecks, and much more. The collection features all authentic items dating back to the 1700’s. Be sure to stop by and take a guided tour of an important part of our nation’s history. Old Florida Museum 254 D San Marco Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-824-8874 Enjoy an afternoon at the Old Florida Museum. You’ll get a hands on experience of what life was like in colonial times. Play old colonial games, learn more about the weapons, foods and tools of the past. Ripley’s St. Augustine 19 San Marco Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-824-1606 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum offers fun for all ages. Experience the thrill of adventure while you explore more than 800 exhibits at the Original Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum in historic St. Augustine, Florida. You'll laugh one moment and gasp the next! You will be amazed and wonder why ... is it real or is it a fake? See the unusual, the unorthodox, and the exotic, collected from the far corners of the world. Join us for a journey from the past to the present...or is it the future? World Golf Hall of Fame 1 World Golf Place St. Augustine, Florida 32092 The World Golf Hall of Fame has both interactive and traditional exhibits that honor the game’s greatest players and contributors. See what it’s like to putt on a green from the 1880’s, see highlights from the greatest moments in golf, and enjoy the outdoor exhibit courses. The museum has something for everyone, from non golfers, to avid fans to seniors. Ximenez Fatio House 20 Aviles Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-3575 The house is one of Florida’s most historic properties. Known as “Florida’s First Hotel”. The grounds of the property date back to 1572.
Tours
Ghost Tours of St. Augustine
PO Box 528 St. Augustine, Florida 32085 888-461-1009 Check out known haunted places and learn more about the history of St. Augustine. All the stories and places you will visit are researched for authenticity, and nothing is made up and there are no special effects along the way. This tour is very popular and has been featured on the Discovery and Travel Channels respectively. Avalon Carriage Service 904-824-7722 Learn more about old St. Augustine by taking a horse and carriage trip down the two and a half mile narrow streets of historic St. Augustine. The carriage tours are also available for weddings and other special occasions. North Florida Tours PO Box 4351 St. Augustine, Florida 32085 904-823-1492 North Florida Tours provides the best tours and most accurate information regarding St. Augustine. The tours are offered in English, Spanish, Dutch and also French. North Florida Tours also can “customize” and create special tours of specific interests like black history, plantation tours and cemeteries. Old City Helicopter Tours St. Augustine Airport 4900 US 1 North, Suite 400 St. Augustine, Florida 32095 904-824-5506 Take a helicopter ride over St. Augustine and see everything in the historic city. All tours depart from the St. Augustine airport and walk ins are welcome. They also offer customized tours as well as tours of the Old Downtown area, North Beach, and St. Augustine Beach. Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine 4125 Coastal Highway St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-824-1806 ”St. Augustine’s Original Sightseeing Cruise!”. Take a relaxing trip on the Victory III, the only way to see St. Augustine’s historical landmarks and natural sites of interest. These cruises provide a view of St. Augustine that you can only get from the water. Most trips last an average of an hour and fifteen minutes and the Captain provides narration so that specific sites will not be missed. Schooner Freedom 111 Avenida Menendez, Suite D St. Augustine Florida 32084 904-810- 1010 The Schooner Freedom is an authentic replica of a 19th Century Blockade Runner. Take a cruise on the water. The Freedom is available for all special occasions as well as the regular day, evening and “Ghost of Matanzas” cruises. You will enjoy sailing next to the dolphins and enjoying a sunset aboard the schooner.
Zoos
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Zoological Park
999 Anastasia Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32080 904-824-3337 Home of “Maximo” the 15 ft. 3 inch alligator. The zoo not only features Maximo, but also a wild bird exhibit, albino alligators, crocodiles, and many other exotic mammals. The zoo is a great place to see many animals that you might not ever get the chance to see. |
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