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ATTRACTIONS St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.829.0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.org The St. Augustine Lighthouse is one of 30 lighthouses standing in Florida and one of just six open to the public. Climb 219 steps to the top for a breathtaking view of St. Augustine. MemorialPresbyterian Church 32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.6451 www.memorialpcusa.org Built in 1889 by Henry M. Flagler as a memorial to his daughter, it’s also his burial place. Copper dome, marble floors and stained-glass windows make the church one of Florida’s most spectacular. Spanish Military Hospital Museum Mission of Nombre de Dios/ Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche Villa Zorayda Museum St. Augustine National Cemetery Ximenez-Fatio House Museum The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine FL 32084 904.342.7730 www.spanishmilitaryhospitalmuseum.com Travel back in time to the Spanish Military Hospital, where the doctor is always in. Discover untold history as our guides demonstrate “cutting-edge” colonial-surgery techniques. 83 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.9887 www.villazorayda.com Take a step back in time as you explore this former Grand Gilded Age home built in 1883 by Bostonian Franklin W. Smith. The architecture is a 1/10th-scale reproduction of a portion of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain. Featuring original art and antique collections and a 133-year history. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.3575 www.ximenezfatiohouse.org This 19th-century inn hosted several prominent people who influenced Florida’s development. Enjoy one of St. Augustine’s best-kept secrets and one of the South’s best-preserved historic sites. Historic Churches & Cemeteries Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 38 Cathedral Pl., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.824.2806 www.thefirstparish.org This Spanish Colonial Renaissance cathedral was built in 1797 and then reconstructed in the late 1880s. It symbolizes the nation’s oldest diocese. Grace Methodist Church 8 Carrera St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.8272 www.gracestaugustine.org This historic church was built by Henry Flagler from 1886 to 1887; it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Open daily for tours. Huguenot Cemetery Corner of Orange St. and Avenida Menendez., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.6451 Municipal cemetery established in 1821 for the burial of yellow-fever victims and non-Catholics. Restored with developed tours for visitors. 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.824.2809 OR 800.342.6529 www.missionandshrine.org Site of the founding of Florida by Spanish colonists, it also is the setting for the first Catholic mass performed in what is now the United States. Great Cross is second-tallest in the Western Hemisphere. 104 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 357.793.7740 www.cem.va.gov Florida’s oldest national military cemetery. Burials date to 1763; it was used for fallen soldiers during the Second Seminole War. It’s one of only 10 national cemeteries that displays an illuminated flag 24 hours a day. 41 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.8205 www.stphotios.com Dedicated to the first Greek settlers who came as indentured servants in the 1700s. The magnificent Orthodox Chapel is filled with Byzantine-style frescoes; also take a tour of the historic museum. Tolomato Cemetery 14 Cordova St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 www.tolomatocemetery.com One of the oldest cemeteries in St. Augustine, it was originally a burial place for Christian Indians in the 1700s. It was a popular Spanish cemetery throughout much of the city’s history. Trinity Episcopal Church 215 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.824.2876 www.trinityepiscopalparish.org The parish of Trinity, St. Augustine was founded in 1821. It’s the oldest Protestant church in Florida with some of the oldest and most beautiful stained-glass windows in the Episcopal Diocese of Florida. Recreation & Amusements Devil’s Elbow Fishing Resort 7507 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.471.0398 www.DevilsElbowFishingResort.com Refreshing alternative to hotels and condos. Our accommodations are as unique as our name. Waterside cottages are nestled along the Intracoastal, promising a delightful, relaxing visit. Drum Man Charters 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32080 904.687.9498 www.drummancharters.com Adventure awaits: Redfish, black drum, sea trout, flounder and tarpon are just some of the fish that grace our coast. Florida’s First Coast of Golf 800.530.5248 www.florida-golf.org As home of the World Golf Hall of Fame, THE PLAYERS, PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, Northeast Florida offers some of the worl