You could easily spend several days in St. Augustine shopping and seeing the sights. If you're in a hurry, the major sights can be seen in a single day. The best way to get an overview of what's available is to take one of the several trolley tours or just stroll the city on foot. All attractions charge admission (usually no more than a few dollars) unless otherwise noted.
De Mesa & Sanchez Site - Mid-18th century shell-rock (Same material as the Castillo de San Marcos) home. Through extensive excavation, this two room house has become the source of a great deal of information about St. Augustine. Near the corner of Cuna St.
George Street
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Mission de Nombres De Dios - This Mission, overlooking the intracoastal waterway, was founded in 1565 and is possibly the first permanent mission in the U.S. A 208 Ft. cross stands here and is visible to ships, day and night. Free admission. Old Mission Rd. and San Marco Ave.
904-824-2809
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum - From the collections of Robert Ripley. This museum of the bizarre and curious is a must see. Housed in the Moorish styled Warden Castle. Admission: Adults $7.50, children 5-12 $4.25 At Castillo Dr.
19 San Marco Ave
904-824-1606
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San Sebastian Winery - Featuring tours, tasting and a wine shop.
157 King St.
904-826-1594
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Spanish Military Hospital - Reconstruction of a hospital from the Spanish colonial period. Relive the day to day medical operations of this hospital and see many medicinal artifacts from this time.
3 Aviles Street
904-825-6380
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm - The earth's largest collection of crocodiles, alligators, caiman and gharial. Home of Gomek, an 1800 pound, 18Ft. long crocodile who is the largest of it's kind in captivity. Petting zoos , more reptiles, spider monkeys, birds, deer, pigs, and miniature horses can all be found here. Live reptile shows hourly. Admission: $9.95 adults, $5.95 children 10 and under, $8.95 seniors. At Old Quarry Rd.
999 Anastasia Blvd
904-824-3337
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Tolomato Cemetery - Many Christian Indians and Catholic Spanish are buried here with graves dating from the 1700's. Across from the Castillo de San Marcos
Cordova St
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Zorayda Castle - Modeled architecturally after Spain's Alhambra in Granada.
83 King St.
904-824-3097
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St. Augustine Historical Trolley Tours - Narrated historical tour of the city in open air trolleys.
167 San Marco Ave.
800-397-4071
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Government House Museum - Local history including: American Indian artifacts and Spanish treasure from shipwrecks. Admission $2.00.
48 King St
904-825-5033
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Oldest Store Museum - Turn of the century store showing life during the 1800's. Over 10,000 items on display including: guns, household goods, hardware, a wagon and bicycles. Behind the Trinity Episcopal Church.
4 Artillery Lane
904-829-9729
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Restored Spanish Quarter Museum - A model of Spanish colonial life in the 1700's. Many restored buildings to wander though with period costumed guides and displays.
33 George St.
904-825-6830
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Scenic Cruise of St. Augustine - Cruise on the "Victory III" and see many things, the narrated tour includes: St. Augustine Inlet, Atlantic Ocean, Matanzas Bay, North River, Bridge of Lions, Francis and Mary Usina Bridge, St. Augustine skyline, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Lighthouse and sea/wild life such as dolphins and shore birds. Hour and 15 minute cruise. Beer, wine and soft drinks available.
4125 Coastal Highway
904-824-1806
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Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - Oldest Catholic Parish in the country. Built in the late 1700's
35 Treasury Street
904-824-2806
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Fort Matanzas National Monument - Matanzas is Spanish for, "Slaughters" because the Spanish killed about 300 French at this sight in the 1560's. The fort was built in 1740's and was a Spanish defense for the city until the early 1800's. Free tours by boat.
8635 A1A S.
904-471-0116
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Lightner Museum - This museum, located in what was previously the Alcazar Hotel, was built by Henry Flagler in the late 1800's. Publisher Otto Lightner turned the hotel into a museum to house his art and antique collection in 1948. Also home to an antique mall.
Cordova and King Streets
904-824-2874
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St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum - The light house which stands today was built in 1875. It replaces a Spanish light house which stood on the site from 1565 until 1870 and was Florida's first lighthouse. The present tower stands 165 Ft. tall and can be seen from 19 miles at sea.
81 Lighthouse Ave
904-829-0745
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St.Photios National Greek Orthodox Shrine - This Byzantine styled shrine is dedicated to the Greek colony of New Smyrna, which was founded in 1768 by Scotch and British tyrants who made them indentured servants at the colony indefinitely. Exhibits depicting the sad, daily lives of these Greek colonists as well as beautiful Byzantine styled frescoes. Donations appreciated.
41 St. George Street
904-829-8205
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You could easily spend several days in St. Augustine shopping and seeing the sights. If you're in a hurry, the major sights can be seen in a single day. The best way to get an overview of what's available is to take one of the several trolley tours or just stroll the city on foot. All attractions charge admission (usually no more than a few dollars) unless otherwise noted. 
