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Pena Peck House( The Woman’ s Exchange)
143 St. George St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.5064 www. penapeckhouse. com The circa-1750 Pena-Peck house has been called home by Spanish, British and American families. The first occupant was Spanish Royal Treasurer Juan Esteban de Pena, and later, it was the last official seat of the British government in 1785, in what is now the United States. The Peck family and their descendants were the last to occupy the house and did so for nearly a century from 1837 to 1931. Since 1932, The Woman’ s Exchange, founded in St. Augustine in 1892, manages the Pena Peck House and also offers guided tours and operates a gift shop, where you can purchase American handcrafted and specialty gift items.
Ponce de Leon’ s Fountain of Youth
11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.829.3168 OR 800.356.8222 www. fountainofyouthflorida. com 1565 Birthplace of St. Augustine and Colonial European America. This is where it all began. Drink from the Legendary Fountain. See Stars in the Planetarium. Visit the Native Timucuan Indian Village. Hear the Spanish Cannon roar! Pet-friendly and fun.
St. Augustine History Museum
167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine FL 32084 904.829.3800 www. trolleytours. com This intriguing mix of historical displays and private collections brings over 400 years of Florida history to life. Guests can visit our Spanish sunken-treasure room and touch real Spanish silver, learn all about the early Timucuan Indians, visit a Florida cracker trading post and marvel at the genius of Henry Flagler – oil baron, railroad magnate and father of Florida.
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.
Spanish Military Hospital Museum
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” colonialsurgery techniques.
Villa Zorayda Museum
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.
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
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.
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.
Mission of Nombre de Dios / Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
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.
St. Augustine National Cemetery
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.
The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
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
Atlas Yacht Sales & Charters
107 Yacht Club Dr., St. Augustine FL 32084 904.717.1288 www. atlasyachtsalesfl. com Saint Augustine, Florida is considered the oldest city in all the United States, being first settled by the Spaniards in 1565. This quaint town is a delightful place to explore, and the perfect spot to set sail from. We provide Captained charters out of St. Augustine from 2 hours to multi-day excursions. Do you want to learn to take command of the vessel yourself? We also offer sailing lessons for those wishing to learn while living aboard the boat.
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 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 world’ s finest golf courses and resorts! Florida’ s First Coast of Golf makes planning a golf vacation to Northeast Florida easy and affordable.
King & Bear | Slammer & Squire
1 King & Bear Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32092 904.940.6100 www. golfwgv. com The King & Bear and Slammer & Squire Golf Courses are the Official Golf Courses of the World Golf Hall of Fame and are located at St. Augustine’ s World Golf Village. The King & Bear is the only golf course collaboration in the world designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and the Slammer & Squire was designed by Bobby Weed with Hall of Famers Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen.