ATTRACTIONS
The Tasting Tours
24 Cathedral Pl ., Ste . 401 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.325.3911 www . thetastingtours . com TASTE THE DIFFERENCE AS YOU TOUR St . Augustine ! Whether you are visiting the area for the first time or a lifelong resident ... food tours are the best way to TASTE the local culinary scene ! Eat , drink and experience some of St . Augustine ’ s favorite venues ! Each location has been hand selected to ensure the ultimate tour experience . Indulge in some of the best local cuisine , perfectly paired with delicious wine , and thoroughly enjoyed by all who appreciate a true ‘ foodie ’ adventure ! Voted BEST food and wine pairing tour by Travel & Leisure Magazine . Ranked # 1 on TripAdvisor ! SAVOR THE FLAVOR AND EAT LIKE A LOCAL !
HISTORICAL SITES & MUSEUMS
Castillo de San Marcos
1 S . Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.6506 www . nps . gov / casa The oldest masonry fort in the continental U . S ., it was built ( 1672-1695 ) to protect the town and the treasure fleets on their way home to Spain . It features daily demonstrations of Spanish military life , including musket and cannon firings .
The Colonial Quarter
14 S . Castillo Dr ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.342.2857 www . colonialquarter . com Explore 2.5 acres in the historic area that include The Colonial Experience Living History Tour that is a captivating journey through centuries of St . Augustine , interactive activities , living-history demonstrations , an historic home , beautiful gardens and graphical stories that highlight St . Augustine ’ s layered and unbroken history . Dine at 3 different restaurants on property and enjoy live music at the Colonial Oak Music Park .
Father Miguel O ’ Reilly House Museum
32 Aviles St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.0750 www . fatheroreilly . house Built in 1691 during the first Spanish period in St . Augustine , the Father Miguel O ’ Reilly House Museum is located south of the Plaza . The Museum has three main themes : the story of the house , which was constructed in 1691 ; the Catholic tradition in St . Augustine , which began on September 8 , 1565 ; and the Sisters of St . Joseph who have been guardians of the O ’ Reilly House and educators in St . Augustine since 1866 .
Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A Hwy . S ., St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.471.0116 www . nps . gov / foma On this site in 1565 , the Spanish killed 245 French Huguenots in a struggle over control of Florida . In 1740 , the Spanish built Fort Matanzas here , a small fortified watchtower that guarded the southern entrance to St . Augustine . The site offers nature trails and a free ferry to the fort .
Fort Mose Historic State Park
15 Fort Mose Trail off of U . S . 1 N ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.2232 www . floridastateparks . org / park / fort-mose The first free African settlement in North America . Although nothing remains of the fort , the site and visitor center memorialize the slaves who fled the American colonies to find freedom in Spanish Florida .
Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum
48 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.2212 www . staugustine . ufl . edu / visit . html Governor ’ s House Cultural Center & Museum has hosted many visitors as the residence site for governors of both Spain and England during the colonial centuries ; the Florida capital and a courthouse during the territorial decades ; and a post office and customs house for over a hundred years after statehood . Open to the public daily .
Historic Tours of Flagler College
74 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.823.3378 www . shop . flagler . edu Historic Tours of Flagler College highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de León , listed as a National Historic Landmark . Built by railroad magnate , Henry M . Flagler in 1888 , the Ponce is considered one of the finest examples of Spanish Renaissance architecture and was one of the most exclusive resorts of its day . Guided tours daily ; please check the website for cancellations .
Lightner Museum
75 King St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.2874 www . lightnermuseum . org Formerly the Alcazar Hotel built by Henry Flagler in 1888 , the Lightner Museum is now home to one of the largest collections of Gilded Age antiquities in the country .
Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center
102 Martin Luther King Ave ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.1191 www . lincolnvillemuseum . org Immerse yourself in over 450 years of history at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center . Located in the heart of the Lincolnville Historic District , which was settled by freedmen in the wake of the Civil War , the LMCC explores St . Augustine ’ s Black history stretching from the empires of West Africa to the 20th century . Step into the past and uncover the contributions of the Black community that shaped our local and national history , from the free and enslaved men and women of the Spanish colonial period to the courageous activists of the Civil Rights era .
The Oldest Wooden School House Historic Museum & Gardens
14 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.824.0192 or 800.653.7245 www . oldestwoodenschoolhouse . com Let your first lesson in history start here . Sit with the schoolmaster and pupils to see what school life was like in the 1700s . Compare your school days to those of the old days . The school house is more than 200 years old and made of red cedar and cypress .
Peña-Peck House
143 St . George St ., St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.829.5064 www . penapeckhouse . com The Peña-Peck House , circa 1750 , has been called home by Spanish , British and American families . This beautiful , historic home is managed by the Woman ’ s Exchange which offers interesting tours and an Artisan gift shop with handcrafted items and specialty gifts . Founded in St Augustine in 1892 , the Woman ’ s Exchange is a non-profit group of volunteers whose mission is “ Women Helping Women .” Proceeds go toward the maintenance of the Peña-Peck House and to scholarships for women over the age of 30 returning to college . Come and see where “ history happens ”!
Ponce de Leon ’ s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
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 .
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 their guides demonstrate “ cutting-edge ” colonial-surgery techniques .
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 more than 400 years of Florida history to life . Guests can visit their 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 tourism .
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