Be sure to catch a music automaton presentation that happens at 11:00 and 14:00.
This is the first lighthouse established by the new territorial American Government in 1824. During WWII the Coast Guard trained in St. Augustine & used the lighthouse as a lookout for enemy vessels.
An absolute MUST see if in St Augustine! Plan to spend 3+ hours in there! Also, DO NOT eat before going, there are quite a few exhibits that might induce vomiting in the weak stomached.
Go to the fort at night and be prepared to get spooked. There is something otherwordly there and it is impossible to put into words.
There's a really cool treasure hunt built into The Pirate Museum experience, with Discovery Drawers of precious artifacts hidden through the museum. See if you can find them all!
I walked down the street and touched the outside walls of the foundation. You can tell that it's an old house, it was built between 1803 and 1817. St. Augustine was founded in 1565!
You can ask the soldiers, blacksmiths and others at this fun living history museum about their daily lives. Remember it's the 1740s!
This attraction was created by Luella Day McConnell in 1904, & was named after the Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon. It is said that anyone who drinks from the Fountain would have their youth restored.
Free ferry ride to Fort Matanzas, built by the Spanish in the 1700s
The Christmas display for "Nights of Lights" is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Don't just explore the more commercial side of downtown - cross King St. and explore the quieter side too!
The best restaurant coupons are at the visitor's center at the land end of the pier, weekdays 8-5. Stop here before you go out! Wednesday morning farmers market in the parking lot - local produce, c
The beer sampler and pint price were good. The calamari was fabulous.
Excellent bartenders and service. Not to be missed for a perfect martini with blue cheese olives and a beautiful water front view. Great people watching spot.
This place is on a pier and has great tableside hatches that open to the outdoors. Try the MInorcan clam chowder, a local specialty. 904-829-6578
Take the tour and see the marvels of the old Ponce de Leon Hotel. The tours run daily at 10:00 and 2:00.
Make sure that you request Heidi as your tour guide; she is Spook-tacular ;)
According to the tour guide if a Spanish conquistador asks you if you're Roman Catholic...the correct answer is "yes".
Fun little place to have a party. Was here for a wedding reception. Service was amazing, food was wonderful, and a good time was had by all.
Quaint, romantic , and a great place to have a drink, some dinner, and listen to live music. Also, the food is awesome!
Tommy Dolan burger is amazing. The other 5 people I ate here with were very impressed with the food as well
Go to White Lion & try the late night food menu - it's a great midnight snack!
Eat outside and order the ahi tuna appetizer! Great atmosphere with great food!
