Castillo de San Marcos
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation. Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America’s grim but remarkable history.
St Augustine Eco Tours
Tours, Boat Charters
Offering guided boat excursions and kayak tours on the inland waters surrounding historic St. Augustine, Florida.
St Augustine Gold Tours
Tours
St. Augustine Gold Tours offers unique tours of historic St. Augustine. Researched and developed by historians, St. Augustine Gold Tours' guided tours included trips down side roads and past the oldest buildings in the city. St. Augustine Florida history tours topics include architecture, history, and archaeology. Learn about the 450 plus year history of St. Augustine from Pedro Menendez to the St. Augustine Civil Rights movement and everything in between. Guided tours are led by 20 plus year locals passionate in all things St. Augustine history.
The Pirate & Treasure Museum
Museums
The St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum offers an exciting and educational museum experience that transports you and your family back in time over 300 years to Port Royal, Jamaica, at the height of the Golden Age of Piracy.
Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Zoos, Ziplining
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest and most treasured attractions. Since 1893, it has provided visitors with exciting and educational opportunities to interact with a wide range of crocodilians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Located on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, The Alligator Farm features natural exhibits, wildlife shows and educational demonstrations. It is the only place in the world where visitors can see every species of alligator, crocodile, caiman and gharial.
Sheriff's Ghost Walk Tour
Walking Tours
A 90 Minute Walk Along The Dark Streets And Cemeteries Of Old St. Augustine. You will hear stories of Haunted Houses, Bed & Breakfasts and The Old Cemeteries! You will walk the dark streets of the nations oldest city of Saint Augustine, Florida. All stories told are so rich in detail they will tingle your spine!
Lightner Museum
Museums
Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913). The hotel was often called “the castle of happy returns.”
The hotel was at the peak of its popularity during the 1890’s. More than 25,000 guests visited the Alcazar during those early winter seasons and countless more used the recreational facilities of the casino. For the pleasure of the guests, there was the world’s largest indoor swimming pool at the time, the grand ballroom, sulfur baths, a steam room, massage parlor, a gymnasium, a bowling alley, archery ranges, tennis courts and a bicycle academy.
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
A fascinating, informative, entertaining tour of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, the original site of the Nation’s oldest city. Located in the area first explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 and settled by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, historic St. Augustine is the oldest successful European settlement in the United States. Colonial America started right HERE, 55 years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and 42 years before Jamestown!
Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine
Tours, Transportation
Whether you’re just breezing through or enjoying an extended stay, Old Town Trolley Tours of St. Augustine has several options to choose from to help you maximize your time in St. Augustine and still see the best first!
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Museums, Landmarks & Historical Buildings
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is the front porch light for the Oldest Port City in the continental United States. The non-profit Maritime Museum includes a climb up the 1874 lighthouse tower (219 steps) for a breath taking view.
