Local Attractions

Castillo de San Marcos National Park Service This historic fort, built by the Spanish to defend the city of St. Augustine from the English invaders, is open to the public daily.	1 S. Castillo Drive (904) 829-6506
Colonial Spanish Quarter The Colonial Spanish Quarter offers visitors an opportunity to see and experience a trip back in time to the 1700's. Artisans and craftsmen dressed in period costume depict the life and struggles of the early Spanish settlers.	The Colonial Spanish Quarter is located on St. George Street historic downtown St. Augustine (904) 825-5033
Fountain of Youth A National Archeological Site. North America's first historical site, the Ancient American Indian town Seloy. On this site, Ponce de Leon came ashore as the first European in the "new world." 9 AM - 5 PM daily	11 Magnolia Avenue (904) 829-3168
Lightner Museum This historic building, originally the Alcazar Hotel, houses an extensive museum, restaurant, and many eclectic gift shops. The restaurant is located in what was once the swimming pool of the hotel - the largest indoor swimming pool of its time.	75 King Street (904) 824-2874
Oldest House The Gonzalez-Alvarez House has been continuously occupied since the early 1600's. The house exhibits early colonial furniture and details of the lives of the Spanish, and later the English, as they settled Florida.	14 St. Francis Street (904) 824-2872
Oldest Store Museum This turn-of-the-century General Store Museum features over 100,000 items on display.	4 Artillery Lane (904) 829-9729
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse The oldest wooden schoolhouse was built over 200 years ago while Florida was under Spanish rule. It is constructed of cedar and cypress and held together with pegs and handmade nails. Open daily and group discounts are available.	14 St. George Street (904) 824-0192
Potter's Wax Museum New Elvis sightings daily at Potter's Wax Museum - America's first name in wax museums since 1948. Both fun and educational for all ages.	17 King Street (904) 829-9056
Ripley's Believe it or Not Seeing is Believing! Fun for all ages. Housed in a mansion built in 1887, Ripley's of St. Augustine is home to over 500 exhibits of the unusual and unique. Free parking is available for Ripley's guests, major credit cards are accepted.	19 San Marco Avenue (904) 824-1606
San Sebastian Winery Premium Florida wines, free tours of the 17,000 square foot wine production facility, and wine tasting of a selection of San Sebastian Premium Table Wines provide an enjoyable and educational experience.	157 King Street (904) 826-1594

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