St Augustine, the oldest European settlement in the United States, is located on the northeast coast of Florida. This oceanside community is rich with history and offers so many things to do and see.
Lightner Museum
Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 Days a week (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day)
Admission:
Adult: $17.00
Senior (65+): $14.00
College Student: $14.00
Youth (12-17): $10.00
Child (11 and under): Free
Address:
75 King Street
Saint Augustine, FL
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
The Castillo de San Marcos, located on the shore of Matanzas
Bay, is the oldest masonry fort in the United States. With walls 33 feet high
and 12 feet thick, it is one of only two forts in the world built out of coquina.
Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7 days a week (closed Thanksgiving and
Christmas day)
Admission:
Adults (Age 16 and
above) $15.00 - valid for 7 consecutive days.
Children (age 15 and under) free
Tours available
Address:
1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Tour the 145 years old lighthouse tower, see shipwreck
artifacts, and learn about the shipyard’s involvement in WWII.
Hours:
9am – 7pm Daily
Admission:
Adults $14.95
Seniors (60 & over) $12.95
Children (Age 12 or under and 44″ or taller) $12.95
Tours: $17.50 - $30.00 three different tour packages
Address:
100 Red Cox Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32080-5443
St. George Street
Unique shops will call you to visit as you walk down this cobblestone street. Be sure and grab some sweet treats and food from local restaurants along the way.
We parked on A1A along the water near the Bridge of Lions
and walked.
The St Augustine Old Town Trolley is also in that area if
you don’t want to walk the few extra blocks.
Bridge of Lions
The Bridge of Lions is a draw bridge connecting St Augustine
to Anastasia Island. There are pedestrian walkways on both sides of the bridge.
Take a walk on the bridge at sunset for an amazing view.
Flagler College
An amazing building built by Henry Flagler in 1888.
Admission:
Tours are available or you can walk around the courtyard and
into the entrance area without a ticket.
Address:
74 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Dating back to at least 1868, the Fountain of Youth is the
oldest attraction in Florida. The spring water has 30 minerals which is said
the help with youthfulness. Check out the Timucua burials, watchtower,
blacksmith exhibit, and much more while you are there.
Hours:
9am – 6pm Daily
Admission:
Adults $18.00
Seniors 60+ 17.00
Children 6-12 $10.00
Children 5 and Under
FREE
Address:
11 Magnolia Avenue
St. Augustine, FL
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
Get up close to sea life and learn about them. We had planned on visiting , but they were closed when we arrived.
Hours:
9:00am. - 4:30pm. daily
Admission:
Adult (12 – 54): $14.99 + tax
Child (5 – 11): $7.99 + tax
Senior (55+): $13.99 + tax
Young Child (4 and under): FREE
Dolphin interaction packages are available.
Address:
9600 Oceanshore Blvd
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Magnolia Avenue
Magnolia Avenue is lined with oak trees creating a canopy
over the street. Spanish moss draping
from the branches is the touch that makes the scene perfect. One of the most
photographed spots in St. Augustine.
Address:
Runs in front of the fountain of Youth.
Whetstone Chocolates
Tour the small factory and enjoy some of the best chocolates
anywhere. Be sure and purchase some chocolates from the store before you leave.
They are the best!
Tour Times:
Monday - Thursday: 10:00am, 11:15am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm 3:30pm
Friday - Sunday: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:15am, 11:45am, 1:00pm,
1:30pm, 2:15pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm
Tour price:
Adults $8.00
Children 5-17 years old $5.50
Children under 5 Free Entry
Address:
149 King Street, St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine’s Beaches
Anastasia State Park
300 Anastasia Park Road
Crescent Beach
6930 A1A South
Oceanfront Hotel Vilano Beach
The Oceanfront Hotel has some of the best rates in St Augustine. The
beach is just a walk across the road. Get up early and take a sunrise stroll
down the beach and pick up a few shells.
The Old Jail
The jail was built in 1891 to look
like a hotel so as not to be an eyesore to the town. A fun place for the
family.
Admission:
Adults $14.90
Children (4-12) $8.51
Hours:
9:00 am – 4:30 pm daily
Address:
167 San Marco Ave
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Old Town Trolley Tours
Located with the Old Jail, Old
Town Trolley Tours has several options for available at different price points.
With so much to do and see, I am sure you will fall in love with this charming historic town like I have.
Happy & Safe Travels!
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