Historical Sites

Explore the cobblestone streets and you will find historic sites all around downtown. Every corner is rich with a long history, waiting to be discovered. No vacation in St. Augustine is finished until you have gazed up at the Louis Comfort-Tiffany stained glass at Flagler College, or climbed the steps of the lighthouse, taken a sip from the fountain of youth or learned of the vast history of Aviles Street, the oldest street in the oldest city in the nation. Parts of the city predate the country itself! Visit St. Augustine and stop in at the old houses and museums to discover a new side of the city that was once a small port town and is now a bustling, energetic community dedicated to preserving its valuable past. The heritage and culture of the old city are still deeply relevant even today!

ACCORD Civil Rights Museum & Freedom Trail of St. Augustine

(904) 347-1382
79 Bridge Street
The Accord Civil Rights Museum

A must visit museum where visitors learn about St. Augustine's impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

Aviles Street

2 Aviles Street

Aviles Street is the nation's oldest street and the heart of St. Augustine's Artist Distirct.

Beluthahatchee Park

(904) 209-0348
1501 S. R. 13 North
Beluthatchee Park was formerly the residence of activist and conservationist Stetson Kennedy.

Following the principles that were designed by journalist and author Stetson Kennedy, Beluthahatchee Park is a haven of peace that connects man with picturesque views of nature.

Castillo de San Marcos

(904) 829-6506
1 South Castillo Drive
Aerial shot of Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida.

The oldest masonry fort in the continental U.S. and a National Monument, the Castillo is the focal point of historical St. Augustine.

Father O'Reilly House Museum

(904) 826-0750
32 Aviles Street

Built during the First Spanish Period, the Father O'Reilly House Museum is one of the oldest structures in St. Augustine and is situated in the oldest continuously settled neighborhood.

First Congregation Sons of Israel

(904) 829-9532
161 Cordova Street
The First Congregation of the Sons of Israel on Cordova Street in St. Augustine.

The Sons of Israel Congregation moved into their new synagogue in 1924.

Flagler College

(904) 819-6400
74 King St.
A statue of Henry Morrison Flagler welcomes students and visitors to Flagler College, formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel, in St. Augustine.

Flagler College is a unique combination of the past and present, and an architectural icon of the city of St. Augustine.

Fort Matanzas

(904) 471-0116
8635 A1A South
Cannon firing at Fort Matanzas historical site in St. Augustine.

This National Monument's long history is closely connected with the founding of St. Augustine.

Fort Mose

(904) 823-2232
15 Fort Mose Trail

Fort Mose has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark since 1994, and as a precursor site of the National Underground Railroad Network.

Fountain of Youth

(904) 829-3168
11 Magnolia Avenue
Cannon firing at the Fountain of Youth.

The Fountain of Youth gives visitors a chance to experience history at this important archaeological site and to drink from the famous springs.

The Governor's House Cultural Center and Museum

(904) 825-5034
48 King Street
St. Augustine's Government House is located in the center of the historic downtown district.

Located on the Plaza de la Constitucion, the Governor's House site has served colonial governors in St. Augustine for centuries.

Hispanic Garden

Corner of Hypolita and St. George Streets
The Hispanic Garden in historic downtown St. Augustine, FL.

A Spanish-style garden dedicated in 1965 as part of the formal 400th anniversary of St. Augustine.

Lightner Museum

(904) 824-2874
75 King Street
The Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel in St. Augustine.

Enjoy an immersive experience of art and history in an iconic St. Augustine building.

Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center

(904) 824-1191
102 M L King Ave
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is located in the old Excelsior High School in St. Augustine, Florida.

Excelsior, St. Augustine's first black public high school, is now the home of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center.

Llambias House

(904) 824-2872
31 St. Francis Street
The Llambias House in historic downtown St. Augustine.

The Llambias House, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the few buildings in St. Augustine that dates back to the first Spanish colonial period.

Marineland Dolphin Adventure

(407) 563-4701
9600 Oceanshore Blvd
Interacting with the dolphins at Marineland.

Marineland provides ways to interact with dolphins and hands-on exhibits about marine life and the history of this classic Florida attraction.

Matanzas Inlet

8655 A1A South
The walk to the beach on the river estuary side of the Matanzas Inlet.

Encompassing 300 acres comprised of 4 ecosystems, and also offers a beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

Old Jail

(904) 829-3800
167 San Marco Ave.
The Authentic Old Jail in St. Augustine.

Visitors can experience history as inmates in period dress guide them through the women’s cells, men’s cells, and the maximum-security cells.

Oldest House Museum

(904) 824-2872
14 St. Francis Street
Front view of the Oldest House Museum Complex off St. Francis Street.

The Oldest House Museum Complex offers guided tours, two museums, a colonial kitchen, an ornamental garden,  and museum store to its visitors.

Oldest Wooden School House

(904) 824-0192
14 St. George Street
The Oldest Wooden School House in St. Augustine, FL.

Take a lesson from the Oldest Wooden School House in the country, complete with replica displays and museum on the inside.