Attractions

  • Castillo de San Marcos

    Address:
    1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, USA .

    A monument not only of stone and mortar but of human determination and endurance, the Castillo de San Marcos symbolizes the clash between cultures which ultimately resulted in our uniquely unified nation.  Still resonant with the struggles of an earlier time, these original walls provide tangible evidence of America’s grim but remarkable history.

  • Old Town Trolley Tours

    Address:
    167 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, USA .

    Relive the story of the first settlement in North America as you visit Castillo de San Marcos, the Spanish fort built in the 17th century. Visit the world famous spring that Ponce de Leon deemed the Fountain of Youth, where you can actually sample the water. Explore the site of the first Mass in America at the Mission of Nombre de Dios. Experience early St. Augustine as you tour old St. Augustine Village, featuring houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.

  • Red Train Tours

    Address:
    19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, USA .

    Welcome to Ripley's Red Train Tours! Since 1953, we've been St. Augustine’s ORIGINAL sightseeing train tour! Step off and re-board at your leisure at over 20 convenient stops for attractions, historic sites, restaurants, and shopping here in the “Nation’s Oldest City”.

  • Ripley's Believe it or Not

    Address:
    19 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, USA .

    Curiosity seekers have no fear. We have the best spot for family fun on on San Marco Avenue! From shrunken heads to some incredible artwork, our odditorium, located St. Augustine, will leave you amazed.

    Experience the bizarre, explore the mysterious, and enjoy the weird at Ripley's Believe It or Not

  • Lightner Museum

    Address:
    75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, USA .

    Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel built in 1888 by Henry Flagler.
    Today it is home to one of the finest collections of fine and decorative 19th century art in the country.

    The Museum is open to the public seven days a week and features self-guided tours, group tours by reservation for adults and children, and demonstrations of antique mechanical musical instruments.

  • Alligator Farm and Zoological Park

    Address:
    999 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, USA .

    The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park began in the late nineteenth century as a small exhibition of Florida reptiles and soon became a quintessential Florida attraction. Today it functions as a modern zoo serving the public and the scientific community with educational shows and exhibits, important research, and worldwide conservation efforts. The Alligator Farm’s history as an attraction and an accredited zoo is nearly as exciting as zipping across the Alligator Lagoon on Crocodile Crossing, the park’s thrilling zip-line attraction.

  • Fountain of Youth

    Address:
    11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, USA .

    We invite you to visit us for a fascinating, informative, entertaining tour of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, the original site of the Nation’s oldest city. Located in the area first explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 and settled by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, historic St. Augustine is the oldest successful European settlement in the United States. Colonial America started right HERE, 55 years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and 42 years before Jamestown! With a long, rich history spanning nearly 500 years, the Fountain of Youth Park will delight and amaze you. Whether you visit for an hour or take all day, our 15 waterfront acres will provide you with hours of enjoyment.