Attractions in St. Augustine

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.