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 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.
The Lightner Museum, formerly the Hotel Alcazar, was built by Henry Flagler in 1888 and is home to one of the largest collections of 19th-century fine art and antiquities.
Visitors are greeted at the museum by walking through a serene courtyard, with a small bridge over a coy pond. The grave of Otto Lightner, the founder of the Lightner Museum, is also within the courtyard.
