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The
tour covers over 100 sights of interest and has 20 stops where you can
hop on or off to sightsee, shop or dine. The tour includes a three-day
pass onboard the trolley, free tickets to the Florida Heritage Museum,
and a free pass on the St. Augustine Beach Bus for all of your
transportation needs. "See the best first" onboard a green and
orange trolley. Board at the Old Jail complex located at 167 San Marco
Avenue. Free parking available.
Oldest
House Museum Complex
14
St. Francis St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-2872
Hours:
Open year round, 9am - 5pm
Admission
Charged
The
Oldest House Museum Complex features the Gonzalez-Alvarez House,
Florida's oldest surviving Spanish Colonial dwelling. The complex also
includes the Manucy Museum, the only exhibit in St. Augustine covering
400 years of the city's history; the Museum of Florida's Military, an
exhibition gallery with rotating exhibits, an ornamental garden, picnic
tables, and the Museum Store, which carries unique items and an
outstanding selection of books relating to the history of the area.
The
Oldest Wooden School House in the USA
14
St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-0192
Hours:
Open year round, 9am - 5pm
Admission
Charged
Let
your first lesson in history begin at The Oldest Wooden School House.
The Professor invites you into his classroom to teach you what school
life was like over 200 years ago. Compare your school days with those
of the old days. The wooden building is one of St. Augustine's oldest
surviving structures. Originally built as a home in the 1700's, antique
furnishings from that period are displayed in the kitchen, living room
and bedroom. Enjoy the beautiful garden. Free Diploma upon Graduation.
Ponce
de Leon's Fountain of Youth
11
Magnolia Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3168
Hours: Open year round, 9am - 5pm
Admission
Charged
The
Nation's first chapter in history begins at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of
Youth. Observe foundations and artifacts of the first St. Augustine
mission and colony. Discover navigational techniques used by early
explorers in their Planetarium. View the first 100 years of Spanish
Exploration during the Discovery Globe presentation. Witness Indian
Life in their Timucuan 1580 Exhibit. Enjoy a drink from the fabled
Fountain of Youth Spring as you stroll about the beautiful gardens.
Potter's
Wax Museum
17
King St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-9056
Hours: Open Year-Round; Sun. - Thurs. 9am - 5pm, Fri. - Sat.
9am - 9pm
Admission
Charged
George
L. Potter's famous collection of lifelike wax figures awaits you. Fun
and educational, you'll interact with over 160 "cool" wax
stars. New additions all the time. See the comical theater show and
working artist's studio.
Ripley's
Believe It Or Not! Museum
19
San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-1606
Hours:
Open daily, 9am - 8pm
Admission
Charged
The original Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum features over 800
exhibits of unique and unusual oddities and curiosities, many from
Robert Ripley's private collection. Ripley's St. Augustine is in the
"Castle Warden," an 1887 historic Moorish Revival-style
mansion located at the edge of St. Augustine's historic district.
Explore our interactive galleries and cultural artifacts then stop in
the new Cargo Hold Gift Shop featuring exciting merchandise from around
the world.
Scenic
& Historic A1A Scenic Highway
St.
Augustine, FL 32085
904-823-2519
Call
for additional information
Admission
Free
Approx.
52 mi. along A1A from the Duval County/St. Johns County line to the St.
Johns/Flagler County line.
St.
Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999
Anastasia Blvd. (S. A1A Hwy.)
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-824-3337
Hours:
Open year round, 9am - 5pm
Admission
Charged
One
of Florida's oldest and finest attractions featuring the rare white
alligator. See all 23 species of crocodilians from around the world,
and an array of exotic birds and animals. The natural bird rookery is
considered one of the best viewing spots for wading and nesting birds
in the country.
St.
Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
81
Lighthouse Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-829-0745
Hours:
Open daily, 9am - 6pm
Admission
Charged
Discover
St. Augustine's rich maritime history at the site of Florida's first
lighthouse. Climb the 165-foot tall tower for a breathtaking view of
historic downtown and the beaches. Enjoy living history activities,
shipwreck artifacts and interactive exhibits in the beautifully
restored Victorian keepers' house museum. New in 2004 - "From
Beans to Bullets" features artifacts from the 1874 shipwreck of
the British supply sloop "Industry."
St.
Augustine Scenic Cruise
St.
Augustine Municipal Marina
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-1806
Hours:
Open year round, except Christmas Day; Cruises: 11am, 1pm,
2:45pm, 4:30pm, 6:45pm and 8:30pm. Extended summer hours.
Admission
Charged
Relax
and enjoy a one hour and fifteen minute cruise aboard the Victory III.
Departs daily from the Municipal Marina, in downtown St. Augustine.
Enjoy a unique view of St. Augustine available only from the water.
Narrated tours provide an incomparable way to enjoy St. Augustine's
historic landmarks and natural sites of interest.
St.
Augustine Sightseeing Trains
170
San Marco Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-6545
Hours:
Open year round except Christmas Day, 8:30am - 5pm
Admission
Charged
A
narrated tour with stops at all major attractions, historical sites,
restaurants and shopping. Choose from seven optional tour plans.
Regular tour ticket includes conducted seven-mile train tour of Old
City with unlimited on and off privileges at over 20 stops for three
consecutive days. Minimum time, one hour. Package tours with discounted
attraction tickets included. Call for complimentary shuttle to and from
your hotel. Plenty of free parking.
The
St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine
41
St. George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-8205
Hours:
Open daily except Christmas Day and Eastern Sunday; 9am - 5pm
Admission
Free
The
St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine is a living memorial to the
first Greek settlers on the American continent and to all the Greek
Orthodox pioneers whose love of freedom and desire for a better life
for themselves and their children brought them to this new world.
Whetstone
Chocolates Factory Tour
2
Coke Rd.
St. Augustine, FL 32086
904-825-1700
Hours: Open year round except major holidays, call for exact hours
Admission
Free and Free Sample
Tours
are free, everyone receives a free sample. Self-guided tour includes a
15-minute DVD and a walk through the factory where you'll see
chocolates being made. Guided tours available for groups of 15 or more,
call 904-825-1700 x 24. Allow one hour for tour and shopping in outlet
store.
World
Gold Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater
One
World Golf Pl.
St. Augustine, FL 32092
904-940-4123
Open
Year-Round except Christmas and Thanksgiving
Hours:
Hall of Fame: Mon. - Sat. 10am - 6pm; Sun. noon - 6pm. Call for
IMAX show times: 904-940-IMAX
Admission
Charged.
Celebrating
the game, its history and its players, the World Golf Hall of Fame
celebrates the greatest contributors and players in the game. The Hall
features historical and interactive exhibits that enable visitors to
experience some of golf's most exciting moments. Several special
exhibits open each year. The adjacent IMAX Theater is a
larger-than-life adventure where the visitor becomes part of the
experience.
Ximenez-Fatio
House Museum
20
Aviles St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-829-3575
Hours:
Open year round except major holidays, call for hours of operation
Admission
Charged
X-perience
one of St. Augustine's most authentic historic sites, a 19th Century
haven for sea captains and soldiers, writers and rebels, tourists and
travelers. Fragrant orange trees introduce visitors to this remarkably
preserved inn. Learn about Seminoles and statehood, food and fashion,
bathing and bed bugs. Displays include a rare ca. 1650 Caravaca Cross.
A National Historic Landmark, south of the Plaza.
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