Debbie & Stephen
Things To Do
Scooter Shuttle Company Llc
Scooters Shuttle provides shuttle service to/from the DoubleTree Hotel to/from anywhere in downtown St. Augustine for $3.00. The operate everyday from 10a-10p .
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
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.
Saint Augustine Distillery
St. Augustine Distillery was founded by 20 local families with a common vision: To create world-class spirits and leave St. Augustine better for future generations. We preserved, restored and transformed Florida’s oldest ice plant into the most visited craft distillery in America. Our mission is simple: To educate our guests how and why our spirits are uniquely different and invite them to become lifelong customers and inspired ambassadors.
Saint George Street
St. Augustine offers a tourist destination that doesn't force you to rush through it like many cities in Florida. While Orlando and other cities demand that you hurry up and wait, St. Augustine politely asks you to stop and smell the flowers. George Street is a great way to spend a lazy day picking up souvenirs, perusing antique shops and grabbing lunch followed by a bit of ice cream
St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
This 219-step lighthouse deserves a camera where you will have the opportunity to take stunning photos from the lighthouse built between 1871 and 1874. The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is open daily and is an easy two-mile walk from historic George Street.
Old Jail
Built in 1891 with the help of Henry Flagler, a railroad tycoon, St. Augustine's old jail doesn't look the part one bit, but rather seamlessly fits in this old colonial town. The jail closed in 1954 and has been drawing crowds ever since. The guides dress in period costumes and quickly point out that fans of the paranormal are in the right spot. Along with the Old Drug Store and Potter's Wax Museum, many residents of St. Augustine are plenty convinced that their town is haunted.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's has a series of museums all over the world celebrating the fantastic and beyond belief. Robert Ripley's first museum featuring the bizarre opened here in 1950 and was the first of his many museums. This museum doesn't focus on St. Augustine, but instead, features objects from all over the world.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
When Spain claimed the state of Florida, it's fear of both the British and pirates saw it construct the Castillo de San Marcos. It is the oldest masonry fortification and the only 17th-century military site to survive the United States many wars. The site became a national monument in 1900 having served the British in the Revolutionary War and both sides in the Civil War. Depending on the time of the year, this fortification can be downright hot when you visit.
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
The South Atlantic ocean, as well as the Caribbean, are steeped in pirate history and St. Augustine's Pirate & Treasurer Museum celebrates this time that defined the naval activity of the area. In this tour are the world's oldest Wanted poster and a couple of skull and crossbones flags from the 17th-century. The museum also features a replica pirate ship that visitors are encouraged to board. Captain Mayhem runs a great guided tour with an opportunity to track down the pirate treasure said to be housed in the museum by using the hidden clues found throughout the tour.