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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 .