Attractions
No matter what your hobby or interest, we have
an attraction for that! Explore on foot in the
pedestrian-friendly historic district or hop aboard
the Old Town Trolley or Ripley’s Red Train.
St. Augustine Lighthouse
Conquistadors, Pirates and Alligators, Oh My!
Visitors can explore the 144-square block
historic district lined with 34 buildings on
the National Register of Historic Places. The
Castillo de San Marcos, one of the country’s
most popular National Parks, rises prominently
above the seawall in the Oldest City.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
A visit to the Colonial Quarter takes you on a
journey through three centuries of Spanish
and British colonial life with engaging tours,
exhibits, restaurants and taverns.
But there’s more than history here. There’s
pirates! The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure
Museum contains the world’s largest
collection of authentic pirate artifacts. The
museum’s “treasure hunt,” entertaining pirate
guides and surround-sound experience of a
battle on the high seas will have adults and
kids alike happily chanting, “Arrgghhh!”
Standing watch over the Oldest City, the
St. Augustine Lighthouse offers a breathtaking
view, which makes the climb up 219 steps
worth it! And, if you’re so inclined, visit the
place of eternal youth. The Fountain of Youth
is more than legend, it is the place where
Pedro Menéndez founded St. Augustine and
the original inhabitants, the Timucuans, first
welcomed him. Experience the gilded age at
the Lightner Museum, Villa Zorayda or a tour of
the Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College.
Get on your feet! Choose from walking tours
of the old city devoted to a wide range of
topics — you can even eat your way around
town. Intrepid souls can search for ghosts
on walking and riding tours each night.
Attractions here can be a little wet and
wild. Swim with dolphins, glide alongside
manatees and visit the only place in the
world where every species of crocodilian
can be seen.
Wander through a museum of the fantastic
and bizarre at the family-friendly Ripley’s
Believe It or Not!
With more than 60 attractions to choose
from, including some great new additions,
any visitor’s “to-do” list of adventure is going
to be several days in length.
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