Explore our recommended activities and things to do in St. Augustine, Florida. Our area has dozens of museums and historic sites, unmatched attractions, great shopping, and world-class dining.
The San Sebastian Winery Wine Shop is located in downtown St. Augustine. The Winery's vineyards are located throughout Florida and the Southeast, including Clermont and the Florida Panhandle. Learn about the art of winemaking on a complimentary tour and tasting.
During your St. Augustine vacation, you'll want to walk down St. George Street and experience the restaurants, historic buildings, and shops! The shopping on the street includes great boutiques, galleries, local goods, places to find unique gifts, and souvenirs worth purchasing. Start your St. George Street shopping expedition at the historic Old City Gates, and work your way through!
Shops on St. George Street
Red Pineapple Boutique — Unique clothing, jewelry, home decor, and more
Ripley's St. Augustine is a fun for the whole family. The "Odditorium" is full of the bizarre and the mysterious — artifacts, artwork, skeletons, and more.
Odditorium Hours
Daily, 9 am - 8 pm
Continue the Fun
There's more to Ripley's Believe It Or Not! than the Odditorium. Other related attractions include:
Ripley's Red Train Tours
Ripley's Ghost Train Adventure
Ripley's Bay Front Mini Golf
*Admission to these attractions requires a separate ticket
Avast ye! The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum features 800+ real pirate artifacts. Two of the most famous exhibits including the only treasure chest known to have belonged to an actual pirate and three original Jolly Roger flags! Take a pirate tour to make the most of the experience.
Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is the original site of the oldest European settlement in the U.S. Explore the original site, which includes historical actors, a blacksmith exhibit, The Spring House coquina building, Nombre de Dios Mission, and more.
The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum is a nonprofit organization and working lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1874. When you visit, you'll be able to learn about the lighthouse's history, attend demonstrations about lightkeeper duties and daily life, do a scavenger hunt, and more. There are activities for children, volunteer boatbuilders, and a World War II-themed eatery, the "Tin Pickle."
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park has every living species of crocodalian — as well as birds, lemurs, sloths, reptiles, and more! The whole family will love the attractions and exhibits. For added adventure, buy tickets to Crocodile Crossing, the park's zipline.
The Castillo of San Marcos in St. Augustine is the oldest masonry fortress in the United States. Constructed in the 1600s, the Castillo was originally a Spanish fort.
Flagler College, formerly the Hotel Ponce de Leon, was built by Henry Flagler in 1888. It was considered one of the most exclusive snowbird resorts in its day and was designed in the Spanish Renaissance architectural style.
