Aviles Street
Aviles Street is the oldest street in the nation as we know it with relics and pottery shards unearthed dating back to the 1600s. Also known as the artists district and still houses a vibrant art scene.
Here you’ll find the Spanish Military Hospital, Ximenz-Fatio House and the Father OReilly House Museum.
Plaza de la Constitucion
The Plaza sits at the center of the historic city of St. Augustine and is an open-air park that was laid out in 1573 by the Spanish Royal Ordinances. The Plaza features a pavillion the is used for private, city events and live music. This area was used since the 1500s as a market where food as goods were traded.
St. George Street & City Gates
City Gates:
Located at the north end of St. George Street, these ancient columns or gates have stood for over 200 years. Built in 1808 as the first line of defense for the city, these ancient columns were built because St. Augustine was attacked by Carolinian Governor James Moore and his troops in 1702, which damaged much of the existing town. After this, the residents of the city began the construction of a fortification around the city. The northern protective border was known as the Cubo Line. It was mostly made of earthworks, but was fortified with palmetto logs, a moat, a cannon, and a wooden gate towards the road that we now know as San Marco Avenue.
St. George Street:
This is one of the main streets in the city that is pedestrian only (no vehicles allowed). Starting at the Old City Gate from the north, you can walk St. George Street all the way to the Plaza de la Constitucion. St. George Street is a destination hotspot in the city which is home to retail shops, restaurants, bars and museums.
Oldest Store Museum Experience
Local actors and storytellers make this tour with the items and inventions from the turn-of-the-century come to life! By providing history and humor all rolled into one delightful experience, guests will be captivated to learn more about turn-of-the-century life within the ancient city. 171
St. Augustine History Museum
A combination of historical displays and private collections bring over 400 years of Florida history to life. The museum features displays of the various countries that ruled over St. Augustine: England, Spain, and France.
- Your St. Augustine History Museum Includes:
Visit our Spanish sunken treasure room - Explore how St. Augustine and Florida grew under the Spanish
- Hear fascinating stories about the Indians, the Spanish Galleons and the Pirates of the Revolutionary War
- More than 400 years of history is on display
- Masks are strongly recommended inside except for vaccinated guests
Henry Flagler was a powerhouse and catalyst for change in the real estate and transportation industries. His contributions to Florida are documented and displayed throughout the St. Augustine History Museum. As you tour through, you will also see authentic artifacts, unpublished photographs and learn about the evolution of St. Augustine and Florida under Spanish and British rule. More than 400 years of history is on display including toys and dolls from the early 19th and 20th centuries, a replica of a Spanish galleon and real gold, silver and jewelry found in lost treasures off the Florida coast. Housed on the Old Jail, the museum offers another level of insight into Floridas past.
Potter’s Wax Museum
The first wax museum in America, Potters has been delighting guests since 1949. Inspired by his visit to a wax museum in London when he was a boy, George Potter dreamed of creating his own world of wax in the United States. Today, this Wax Museum is home to more than 160 different wax figures – each an authentic life-sized recreation of the men and women they represent. Artists and craftsmen spent a great deal of time researching the process in the British museum before creating these incredibly life-like figures. Founder George Potter described his meticulous process:Each part of the figure is custom-tailored, using real hair that is grown by women in Italy and placed onto the figure a single strand at a time. The eyes are made in Germany and the hands are sculpted in Belgium with wax imported from France. Even the costumes were designed by one of the greatest in the industry-costumers to the Court of Saint James.The museums collection includes people who have played an important part in history: Celebrities, sports figures, people in the news and many modern-day figures. Stand next to Tiger Woods, Captain Jack Sparrow, Elvis and Harry Potter. Take your picture with Angelina Jolie, Michael Jordan and Brittany Spears. See Princess Diana, Ponce de Leon and many of Potters original figures.The Wax Museum offers an entertaining time for adults and children of all ages. Groups and school field trips are welcomed. Bring your camera, as the figures make for a great photo opportunity!Admission Includes:
- See more than 160 different wax figures
- The collection includes people who have played an important part in history
- An entertaining time for adults and children of all ages
The Old Jail Museum
Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, The Old Jail is a must-visit when in St. Augustine! Built to look like a hotel in the Romanesque Revival style and painted in an unassuming color, visitors will find that the Old Jail has been renovated to give tourists a glimpse into the daily lives of St. Augustines most notorious prisoners living under the penal system of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Costumed actors tell tales of the jail and its occupants, and even book you as an inmate! Additionally, the Old Jail has a large collection of weapons and artifacts for you to inspect up close and is one of just a few prisons of its kind still standing that makes for a great day of sightseeing on a historical adventure. It would be a crime if you did not stop by for a visit!In 1878, oil magnate and industrialist, Henry Flagler, left the familiar confines of his tony and privileged life in New York City and traveled south to Jacksonville, Florida with his ailing wife. On strict doctors orders, they were advised to escape the intemperate winter of Manhattan so his wife, Mary Flagler, could potentially recover from tuberculosis. She would not survive the trip. Shortly thereafter, Henry Flagler would re-marry and make his way to the Ancient City, St. Augustine, Florida. Finding the area charming and brimming with possibilities but sorely lacking in accommodations, the businessman hit the ground running and began to make sizable real estate investments, one of which was the Hotel Ponce de Leon.In 1891, Henry Flagler contracted the company that would eventually build Alcatraz to construct a jail just north of downtown on San Marco Ave. So as not to create an eyesore that would strike fear in the hearts of the general public and to avoid discouraging his fat cat friends from investing in the city, he decided to disguise it.
Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center
The rich history of the Black experience in St. Augustine, Florida is also the history of the Black experience in America. In 1866, free men and women birthed Lincolnville: a community that found itself at the crossroads of history. Through exhibits and stories told from a local, intimate perspective, the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center chronicles 450 years of the winding road that is the black journey. Come and experience the journey for yourself.Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is an African American history museum located at 102 Martin Luther King Avenue in St. Augustine, Florida. It is located in the former Excelsior School, St. Augustine’s first black public high school.
Marineland General Admission
Embark on a captivating journey at Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the worlds first oceanarium, nestled on the pristine beach of Marineland, FL. Immerse yourself in the wonders of marine life, from Red-footed Tortoises, Sand Tiger Sharks, Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, and much more! Join MarineLand for an enriching experience with educational shows that shed light on their thoughtful approach to animal care. Learn the story of Rocky the loggerhead Sea turtle during the Turtle Talk at 10:15 a.m., experience the awe inspiring Shark Talk and Feeding at 10:45 a.m., the mesmerizing Dolphin Show at 11:15 a.m., and indulge in our Sea to Shore Tour at 11:45 a.m.. This exclusive tour invites guests to the top deck of the dolphin habitat and the undersea aquarium, home to over a hundred different species of oceanic invertebrates.
Includes General Admission with TourPass.
For their daily schedule, visit their website www.marineland.net
Classic Car Museum
The Classic Car Museum is a 30,000 sq ft special events space, museum and classic car storage facility located just outside of historic St. Augustine, FL. The versatility that each space offers is endless. Our venue is perfect for any type of event. From a classic car back drop to an outdoor manicured lawn and pond, to an upscale banquet room, these spaces offer something new, something memorable and something within your reach.
