Taking a trolley tour through the city is an absolute must! With over 20 stops including Colonial Quarter, Potters Wax Museum, St. George Street, the Oldest House in America, and the Fountain of Youth, you will be able to take in the history of St. Augustine in a matter of one afternoon!
The oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, the Castillo de San Marcos is a large Spanish stone fortress built to protect and defend Spain's claims in the New World. It's a National Monument and, at over 315 years old, it's the oldest structure in St. Augustine. It's also one of the main attractions visitors to St. Augustine come to see. This is also Austin's favorite spot in St. Augustine!
Visit this restored ice plant and take a tour through the distillery to see how St. Augustine's gin, vodka, and small-batch whiskey are made! At the end of the tour enjoy a complimentary tasting of their craft St. Augustine mule and St. Augustine gin & tonic. If you are still thirsty, head upstairs to the Ice Plant Bar and have another cocktail! The best part is - there is no charge for this tour and it runs every 30 minutes! The distillery is about a 10-15 minute walk or a 3-4 minute Uber from all hotel and lodging recommendations.
If you are looking for evening activities and you enjoy and little spooky fun, we recommend taking the Ghost & Gravestones Trolley Tour. On the tour, you will get take a trip through Potters Wax Museum's Chamber of Horrors and also get to tour the Old Jail (which is EXTRA creepy at night). If you believe in ghosts, St. Augustine is known for its' sightings - see for yourself at the oldest cemetery!
Book a tour through this local chocolate factory and take a sweet look behind the candy-making process!
Built in 1888 by Henry Flagler, the Lightner Museum should be at the top of your St. Augustine to-do list! This beautiful museum houses Otto Lightner's collection of fine and decorative art from the 19th century and is between a 1-7 minute walk from all lodging recommendations!
Amazing exhibits and unbelievable artifacts from around the globe make Ripley's Believe It Or Not! a one-of-a-kind experience!
The Fountain of Youth gives visitors a chance to experience history at this important archaeological site and to drink from the famous springs! This is a great place to visit if you have kids or a history buff with you!
Take a step back in time and experience three centuries of St. Augustine's vivid history through interactive activities! A great place to take the kids!