Nights of Lights has been listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic. During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it's free of charge.
For over 30 years, Old Town Trolley Tours has provided St. Augustine sightseeing tours highlighting the best of the city. Hop aboard one of our trolleys and you’ll experience Transportainment, a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment.
Whether it is stained glass by Tiffany or exquisite shells and geological samples from around the world, porcelain produced at Sèvres, or an Egyptian mummy, it can all be found at the Lightner Museum. The remarkable collection spans four floors of the former Alcazar Hotel—a Gilded Age resort hotel built by railroad magnate Henry Flagler in 1888.
Built between 1871 and 1874, this 165-foot-tall lighthouse is worth a climb up its winding staircase of 219 steps to see the spectacular views of the area. On the surrounding grounds, you can see shipwreck artifacts, a traditional wooden boat building exhibit, natural trails, and more. As the oldest surviving brick structure in St. Augustine, the place may be haunted by those who used to work at the lighthouse – if you believe local lore.